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Pumpkin Patch Fun Plus Free Counting Printable

We recently took Pooky to the pumpkin patch at “The Farm” just outside the city. It’s a real pumpkin patch at the end of the corn fields. In addition to picking pumpkins, there are many other things...

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Hide and Seek with Pumpkins (A Storybook Activity)

I’ve mentioned before that Pook and I love Duck and Goose Find a Pumpkin.  We’ve read it countless times again this fall.  As a parent/teacher, I like the educational aspect of any book.  This book...

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Storybook Activity with “It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse!”

Pooky and I enjoy reading together, and we also enjoy doing activities based on the books we read.  Lately, we’ve been reading and doing activities with pumpkin books. You can read all about our...

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Review of The Dilly Dally Bedtime Routine and Giveaway

Gerbs in the House: The Dilly Dally Bedtime Routine About The Book Mocha says it’s bedtime, but Petri wants nothing to do with it!  Reading books, singing lullabies and juggling plates are only a few...

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Fine Motor Fun Spider Craft

This summer at one of our craft playdates, a fellow mom led us through a craft creating an octopus with a paper plate and pipe cleaners threaded with cut up straws.  Pooky and I both enjoyed this...

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Blogiversary and Blogging Resource Roundup

Amazingly, I’ve been blogging for just over a year now.  My how time flies! I’ve learned a lot about blogging, social media, and web writing over the last year.  Mostly, I’ve learned enough to know I...

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November is Picture Book Month

Authors, illustrators, and other lovers of children’s literature from around the world have come together once again to promote print picture books.  I’m proud to be a Picture Book Month Ambassador and...

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I’m Co-hosting the Kidlit Blog Hop

I’m so excited to be a part of something I believe in: parents, authors, illustrators, and other lovers of kidlit making connections in the blogosphere! That’s just what the Kidlit Blog Hop is. I’ve...

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Easy Snowman Craft for Kids

As soon as I saw snow in the forecast, Pooky and I started reading snow themed books. One of our favorites is Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. It’s an imaginative tale with fun and beautiful...

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Holiday Adventure Books and $100 Giveaway

This Book Blast is brought to you courtesy of Adventure Quest Books. Answer the hero’s call to adventure and enjoy more tales, legends and myths from the ancient and medieval worlds for MG and YA...

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Our Visit to the Breakers Mansion in Pictures

We recently went back for a visit to Boston, Massachusetts.  It’s become our habit when visiting Boston, to do a day trip and visit some other nearby favorite.  This time we chose Newport, Rhode Island...

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Tips for flying with Toddlers

I feel like my tot and I are pros at plane travel.  I can’t count the number of times we’ve flown since she was born, and she’s only two! Most of those flights were just the two of us, so I had to get...

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New & Classic Winter Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Although it’s not technically winter yet, the temperature has dropped and snow has fallen. Of course, this means we’ve pulled out our winter story books.  This year we’ve also discovered some new ones...

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One Toddler’s Favorite Toys (A Gender-Neutral Gift Guide for ages 1-3)

This is not a list of this year’s hottest toys. This is a short list of tried and true toys that my toddler has loved. There’s nothing worse than buying a toy you think your child will love, only to...

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A Toddler’s Christmas Bucket List

I am so excited about Christmas this year! My daughter is now old enough to really enjoy a lot of the things that go along with this season.  I can’t wait to share them with her. Here is what I hope...

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A Year in the Secret Garden Book Blast and $100 Amazon Giveaway

Title: A Year in the Life of the Secret Garden | Author: Valarie Budayr | Illustrator: Marilyn Scott-Waters | Publication Date: November, 2014 | Publisher: Audrey Press | Pages: 144 | Recommended Ages:...

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Favorite Christmas Books for Toddlers

We started reading winter books back in November when the first snow hit.  Now we’re devouring Christmas books.  Over the last few years I’ve waded through a lot of Christmas books for young children....

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Easy DIY Holiday I-Spy Bottle – Guest Post

Today I’m excited to share with you a guest post from Echo who blogs at The Mad Mommy. She’s sharing with us a fun and sparkly way to entertain the kiddos during this holiday season. This looks so...

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Celebrate Christmas with a Baby without Losing your Sanity

We’re celebrating Pooky’s third Christmas this year, and we’re having so much fun.  I’m so excited that she’s able to understand and enjoy more of the festivities than when she was a baby. In fact,...

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Tips for Hosting a Crafting Playdate for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Play dates are a helpful way to encourage social development in kids.  I’m trying to provide more of these opportunities for Pooky.  Recently, I hosted a crafting playdate. It was a lot of fun, but it...

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