Alphabetical Treasure Hunt
This is so easy, educational and fun. It's an Alphabetical Treasure Hunt. Do you have magnetic letters, you know the bright plastic colorful ones? Hide them -- all around a room. Make it a game so you both take turns.
Change …. Places!
Try this when having a meal with the kids. Change places! No not seats
Cherishing and Sharing Your History … ASAP!
Do you know the highlights of your childhood? Who does? Ask them! This is really a KIDFUN more for you than your kids. Think about it -- who remembers the day you were born? Who remembers your first words or
Water Play – Can She Fit in a Bucket?
The weather's been so crazy -- who would think I'd write about Water Play in April (at least on the east coast!) Yesterday I got a video of Ryan squooshed into a bucket wearing a bathing suit. (She's not so
Sharing Firsts!
Don't you love it when you're part of the "first time"
Those Little Red Wagons
Did you have a little red wagon? I'm not sure if they are still popular today but, ya' know, they are really fun for kids and handy for us! Yesterday I was walking with Sari (yep our little baby is
Snuggle Music from “Mommy Ever After”
I read the sweetest idea on "Mommy Ever After," a fabulous blog for people who love babies and young children. The idea is called Snuggle Music. The writer, Becca, and her two year old lie in bed with an iPad
Rock Chalking — or – Unique Easter Eggs
Okay, these are really rocks from a garden with lots of colorful chalk . . .
Tick-Tock – Timing the Fun AND the Clean Up!
I'm sitting here at my computer with a kitchen timer ticking away by my side. Honest! My best friend Francyn just said when she's boiling eggs she carries her timer with her. So, I'm trying it. Hope it works!
Telephone Time – Make it a Game
Do you have a long distance relationship with a young child, even a two or three year old? Think of quick games you can play together on the phone to really engage him. How about "Name That Tune!" Try it