Raising World Citizens Through Cultural Play Dates {Post on Smart Tinker}
“Raising a world citizen” sounds lovely, but how do you really do it, especially with young children? Today I’m sharing what has worked for us – cultural play dates – over at the wonderful Smart Tinker...
View ArticleTravels with Charlie: WEST VIRGINIA Coal Experiment {Booking Across the USA}
I was provided with a complimentary review copy of Down South; however, all opinions are my own. Many thanks to my dear friend and West Virginia native J. Pearce for allowing me to share her beautiful...
View ArticleHomemade Kindness Cards: {Random Acts of Kindness}
Below is the next installment in the popular series on Random Acts of Kindness. Each month, a blogger shares the random acts of kindness they have committed with their little ones. You can visit the...
View Article7 Tips for (Mostly) Peaceful Sibling Play {All Things Kids}
This month the bloggers of All Things Kids are bringing you a series on Sibling Play. Be sure to check out the other posts in the series, listed at the bottom of this post! When I think of my...
View ArticleCounting Down to the World Cup {Multicultural Kid Blogs World Cup for Kids...
I will be the first to admit that I’m not a big sports fan – except when it comes to two events: the Olympics and the World Cup! Given our focus on multiculturalism and raising world citizens, this...
View ArticleAround the World DIY Summer Camp Ideas {All Things Kids}
All this week the bloggers of All Things Kids are bringing you great ideas to create your own summer camp at home! Whether you do a camp just for your family, or a play group, or the neighborhood...
View ArticleGeology Activity: Learning about Iran’s Tectonic Plates with Play Dough
This post is part of the World Cup for Kids project from Multicultural Kid Blogs. Each time Iran plays, I will be doing a post on some aspect of that country’s culture. Today I am sharing a geology...
View ArticleSnappets: Educational Toys
I was provided with complementary samples of this product for review purposes; however, all opinions are my own. I am excited to share about a new line of educational toys that is launching right now...
View ArticlePreschooler Science: Check the Scale
This play idea is brought to you by Knoala – Raise Happier Kids. Knoala is a free app that offers activities for parents to enjoy with infants to preschoolers. Monkey loves science and is always full...
View ArticlePlaces to Visit with Kids in California: Fairy Tale Town {Sunshine Kids Blog...
This post is part of the Second Annual Sunshine Kids Blog Hop. This year we are focusing on great places to visit in California with kids! Be sure to link up your family-friendly California posts...
View ArticleOutdoor Fun with Kids: Explorer Unit
This post is part of the Fall Outside Play Ideas for Kids from All Things Kids. See the end of this post for more details and to link up your own posts! Looking for ideas for outdoor fun with kids?...
View ArticleLearning About Culture Through Play: Saudi Arabia
It’s time again for my monthly post for “Around the World in 12 Dishes,” the series in which each month participating bloggers travel the world with their kids by cooking a dish from another country...
View ArticleCosta Rica Craft: Carretas {Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop}
Today is Independence Day in Costa Rica, so we have had fun making a special Costa Rica craft! If you have traveled to Costa Rica, chances are that you have seen the beautiful carretas, or ox-carts,...
View ArticleScience Kits for Kids: Little Blast Review and Giveaway!
I was provided a complimentary Little Blast Pulleys kit for review purposes; however, all opinions are my own. Monkey is fascinated by science, and we try very hard to feed his curiosity. We visit...
View ArticleRunaway Pumpkin Halloween Experiment
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. Thank you for your support! It’s October, so now we can officially go crazy for...
View ArticleCarnivorous Plants Food Art
This may by far be my strangest post yet, but indulge me: Monkey loves carnivorous plants. Fascinated by them. As a result, we all know about not just venus fly traps but also pitcher plants,...
View ArticleC is for Carnivorous Plants: Books and Craft
This post is part of the month-long series 31 Days of ABC. See below for details! This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I receive a small commission. Thank...
View ArticleHalloween Books and Activities that Encourage Working Together
I’m excited to be participating in the Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids series from All Things Kids! See details at the end of this post. This post contains affiliate links. If you click...
View ArticleCharacter Building Game for Kids {Birth of the Bab}
Here is a simple but fun game to reinforce virtues like kindness and generosity. For the past year I have been helping teach character-building classes for Monkey and several friends. I wanted a fun...
View ArticleCherokee Rattle Craft {Native American Heritage Month Blog Hop and Giveaway}
This post is part of the Native American Heritage Month Blog Hop & Giveaway (see details below!) This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I receive a small...
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