Party Cloud Dough | Glittery Fizz
Welcome to the most awesome sensory play this side of the Mississippi. It is soft and moldable, yet dry and crumbly. It is made of just two ingredients. After the kids are done shaping it and using it for imaginative sensory play, you can add vinegar and it becomes a really cool science activity. Prepare yourselves for some pretty outrageous fun. I call it Party Dough because of all the glitter a
The Big Leap | City Living
It's amazing how one tiny decision can change your life. Last week I talked about how we gave up our car, almost on a whim, and bought bikes and transit passes instead. After a year of carfree living in the suburbs we decided to take our experiment to a whole new level and move right into the city. As a lifelong suburbanite, this is one of the scariest things I have ever done!I mean, isn't the ci
QR Codes for Kids | An Introduction to Technology
We have discovered a new favorite game that I want to share with you today. It's called "Spot the QR Code," and you'll be amazed at what you can find. It's one of those sneaky games that makes kids learn stuff while they are having fun.My kids were initially introduced to QR Codes through Usborne's Children's Encyclopedia.Each page touches on a different topic and has an associated QR Code that,
The Day I Gave Up on Homeschooling
Have you ever had one of those days? Ya know, the kind of day where you wonder why in the world you ever thought it was a good idea to homeschool? Or why you thought it was a good idea to have kids in the first place? The kind of day where your kid(s) just will not do their school work and it turns into a major power struggle and before you know it you have taken away all screen time, all Legos,
Carfree With Kids | Two Kids, One Commute, No Car
Almost one year ago we moved our family of four lifelong suburbanites to the city. It has been one of the most adventurous and rewarding moves we have ever made. Each Monday I'll be writing an article about different aspects of urban living with small kids that I hope you find interesting. Please contribute to the discussion in the comments, on Facebook, and on Twitter!Today I want to write about
Borax Crystal Snowy Snowman | Winter Science Craft
This week I outdid myself. I did a science craft that is adorable and perfect for winter. Dear Reader, please meet Erwin, my beautiful borax crystal snowman. Please take special notice of his acorn hat.Last month we made a whole bunch of borax crystal Christmas tree ornaments and gave some of them away as Christmas gifts. I love crystallizing stuff. It's gotten to the point now where everyone kno
