First Blog Post

We recently moved from the city to an 1880's farmhouse on 8 acres off of a two-lane dirt road.  My daughter turned 6 at the end of Novem...

  • Valentine's Crochet Kid's Skirt
    Crochet Kids Skirt Instructions Abbreviations (US Terms) ch - chain dc - double crochet sc - single crochet sl - slip st ...
  • Spelling Dice
    Here's a fun way to get kids to practice their spelling words.  I got the dry-erase die, dry-erase writing tablet and markers at th...
  • Cold or Flu?
    The flu has run rampant this year and has come to our house.  I have heard several sad stories of children in the US dying of the flu an...
  • Fixing a Common Knitting Loom Error
    Ever seen this on your knitting loom before? One of the most common errors when using a knitting loom is ending up with three loops on...
  • Anxiety in Children
    80% of children with an anxiety disorder do not receive treatment! Signs that your child has an anxiety disorder: Excessive fear...
  • Homemade Potpourri
    This is a really simple recipe for potpourri that you keep simmering on the stove. I had some cutie oranges that had dried out...
  • The Ladybug Game Review
    We love this game! My daughter has been playing this game since she was three. Now she is six and she still loves to guide her lady...
  • Kinka - Our First Farm Animal
    Kinka is our new kitten.  She is about 6 months old.  She was the very last of two kittens born to my Aunt's 18 year old barn cat bef...
  • New Trick for Kinka
    My daughter taught Kinka a new trick and she thinks it's hilarious!
  • Lollipop
    This is Lollipop, our Guinea Pig.  We call her Lolly.  She loves hunting for treats in her cage!