When putting together E and V's Easter baskets I really wanted to include hand kites. For our little runners who enjoy dragging things behind them, I thought this would be…
DIY MOON PHASE STAMPS
This was a pleasant little discovery I came across which turned into something rather neat. I've introduced stamps a few times, but they have never held E and V's interest,…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: SPRING-THEMED SIZE DISCRIMINATION ACTIVITY
I came across a six-pack of wooden eggs at Target, during a rare outing, and, at the time, I wasn't sure what I would do with them, but I knew…
OUR MONTESSORI HOME: THE IMPORTANCE OF SCENTS
Scent is extremely important. When I was training for massage (certified and licensed therapist), we were informed that we should never wear perfume and should only wash sheets with unscented…
DIY COLOUR MATCHING DOLLS
I love the colour matching dolls from Grimm's. Grimm's always has such amazing, hight-quality products, but I just can't justify paying that price right now. However, I was inspired. When…
PRACTICING GRACE WITH MESSES, LESSONS, AND THE INDEPENDENT TODDLER
As our toddlers learn to work with liquids and make their own food, messes are inevitable. But just because messes will happen doesn't mean that we throw up our hands…
NATURAL CONSEQUENCES AND CHILD-PROOFING
Natural consequences are a little tricky with multiples or homes with more than one child. You want your child to learn cause and effect naturally, but sometimes their actions can…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: BOW ACTIVITIES
E and V enjoy bows. While they do like us to put them in their hair, as intended, they really enjoy pulling them off items, particularly clothing they are wearing.…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: EASTER BASKET
This will be E and V's second Easter and, unfortunately, second Easter during a pandemic, which is a bummer. The traditions that I grew-up with these two have yet to…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: HOW WE HOLD FAMILY DEAR WHEN WE ARE APART
Covid has been tough here, as I'm sure it has been for everyone else. The girls had just turned 9 months-old when we had to quarantine, upon returning from holiday,…
