Wordless Wednesday: The Right Way to Sort Beans

Posted by Hallee on Sep 29, 2010 in Life, Parenting, preschool activities, Raising boys

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Tags: Preschool activities, Wordless Wednesday

Ninja Warriors

Posted by Hallee on Jul 5, 2010 in Parenting, preschool activities, Raising boys

I bought two swords and handed them to Scott and Johnathan. They immediately, immediately started sword fighting. It was hysterical – I have no idea where they even learned to sword fight. But in the two hours between the time we got there and the concert started, they were well entertained.

Tags: 4th of July, Big Daddy Weave, Entertainment/Culture, Independence Day, Mamarazzi Monday, mobsociety, Preschool activities, Raising boys, Sword

Turkey Love

Posted by Hallee on Nov 25, 2009 in homeschooling, preschool activities

A quick and fun and practically mess-free Thanksgiving craft.

Tags: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Preschool activities, Raising boys, School, Thanksgiving

Columbus Day homeschooling crafts — Egg Carton Ships

Posted by Hallee on Oct 12, 2009 in homeschooling, Parenting, preschool activities

As I was planning the homeschool curriculum for Scott and Johnathan today, I came across this brilliant idea for a visual lesson to teach Columbus Day.

Tags: 1492, Arts & Crafts, Christopher Columbus, Columbus Day, Homeschool, Nina, Parenting, Pinta, Preschool activities, Sail, Santa Maria, Toothpick

Columbus Day homeschooling crafts — map

Posted by Hallee on Oct 12, 2009 in homeschooling, Parenting, preschool activities

As I was planning today’s homeschool lesson for Scott and Johnathan, I came across this EASY and wonderful idea to talk about Columbus Day. Do this craft with common items found around the house.

Tags: 1492, Brown watercolor paint, Christopher Columbus, Columbus, Columbus Day, Homeschool, Nina, Paint, Painting, Parenting, Pinta, Preschool activities, Santa Maria, Spain, Visual tool, Watercolor painting

got 15 minutes and a couple of bored toddlers? (aka homemade play dough)

Posted by Hallee on Sep 29, 2009 in preschool activities

Homemade Play Dough recipe with photos.

Tags: Baking, Dough, Hallee's Galley, Homemade, Hospitality/Recreation, Kneading, Parenting, Preschool activities, Recipes, Toys

Family Game Night

Posted by Hallee on Sep 19, 2009 in Parenting, Raising boys, Raising girls

If you don’t have a set game night, I highly encourage it. Once a week, turn the world off and have FUN. Interact with your children in an intimate setting where they feel comfortable to share their life with you.

Tags: Board Games, Card games, Dominoes, Game night, Games, Hospitality, Hospitality/Recreation, Parenting, Preschool activities, Raising boys, Raising girls, Recreation

Let the homeschool year begin! (finally!)

Posted by Hallee on Sep 15, 2009 in homeschooling, Parenting, Raising boys, Raising girls

This year, I’ve decided to use prepared curriculum. I’ve been prayerfully watching and waiting for the one that would just pop out at me. Looking through our favorite online resource for all things faith based, I found exactly what I was looking for!

Tags: Alternative education, Books, Creation Museum, Homeschool, homeschooling, Parenting, Preschool activities, Raising boys, Raising girls, Reading, School

A Tigger-Iffic Time

Posted by Hallee on Aug 22, 2009 in Desserts, Hallee's Galley, Parenting, Raising girls

Scott helps me cook all the time. He’s very adept at putting premeasured ingredients into the mixer bowl, whisking eggs, holding a teaspoon while I pour vanilla into it, etc. The more I let him do, the better he gets at doing it. He’s become my right-hand man in the kitchen.

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Tags: Cake, Cakes, Confectionery, Cupcake, Food and drink, Icing, Parenting, Preschool activities, Raising boys, Sprinkles

Boys Will Be…

Posted by Hallee on Aug 14, 2009 in Parenting, Raising boys

Nature vs Nurture. The arguments in that debate are that 1) boys and girls are taught to be different versus 2) boys and girls are simply different. It actually surprised me to learn that there was a debate about that… that there could be a debate about that.