When art imitates life…We made these strings of paper hearts which is an unexpected surprise in our garden. I love the play of colors against these real strings of hearts and turtles.
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How to Turn Your Kids into Little Plant Babies
The current pandemic has transformed many of us into modern day plantitos and plantitas as evident in social media posts, and abundant planting supplies available in the market. Rightfully so, because in a world so consumed by instant gratification, we tend to forget the most basic skill: Survival. Different types of services like salons for…
Fun Bubble Activities
Playing with bubbles is one of our absolute favorite activity albeit the aftermath can be very messy, sticky and slippery.Here are some of our favorite activities : Bubble painting: add a few drops of color and blow bubbles on a sheet of paper. Karate Pop bubbles using different body parts. Make giant bubbles using a…
Curly Christmas
3D Quill ArtWe had fun curling strips of colored paper and decorating tissue rolls to create these cute Christmas trees.Hope you like it!
Papier-mâché Painting
Papier-mâché Painting I set up a paper mache wall so that whenever the kids feel bored and have nothing to do, they can choose any animal from the wall and start painting. My plan failed- they painted them all in one sitting. They really enjoyed painting these well-crafted paper mache. Mindfulness painting is a great…
Jump and Bounce Trampoline
I have to admit, the kids had more than their fair share of screen time these past few days. So, I installed a trampoline right in front of the TV.Trampoline has many health benefits: it increases bone density, circulation, digestive health. It also improves posture balance, and coordination. The best part is it brings lots…
My Covid Scare
It all began when members of the family started getting sick. I immediately separated my kids from them to minimize exposure. After a few days, my nightmare began when I too began to have a headache and felt feverish for a day. I decided to isolate myself from my kids. Do I have COVID? Rapid…
Homeschool Organization Ideas
We, parents, will face the greatest challenge of our lives in the following months, what better way to prepare and equip ourselves of the impending doom with these following tips: 1. Find a suitable spot. I have claimed our music room as our new classroom. My son and daughter will each have their own station….
Peep Box
Taking storytelling to a different level with our Castle Peep Box. Materials: Milk box Flashlight Tiny toys glued to BBQ sticks 3D background Peeking into the box is a feast for the eyes. The flashlight highlights the glitters of the castle, the shadows dance with the light and the characters start to come alive. Storytelling…
The Breastfeeding Glitch
THE BREASTFEEDING Glitch Before I start, allow me to give you a little background about myself. I am a mother of two: one boy who is already seven years old, and the second one is a princess who is five years of age. My first breastfeeding experience was a really bumpy one to…
MOM: A Reflection
I am guilty of: wanting to change a person controlling what the kids like and don’t like sensitive and emotional Love is difficult , love is hard.. it involves commitment even when the going gets tough. It is not about controlling, or wanting or changing but rather about letting go, learning, listening understanding, and accepting….
Embracing Motherhood: This Will Change Your Life
I have been wearing the Mommy Badge since 2011, I have a six year old son who is so smart and witty and a four year old daughter who is so adorable and has her own funny personality. So far, I feel I have been doing a great job so I am giving myself a…
Perfect Mommy Project 