I have never been a fan of Halloween. However, that does not mean I have never participated in the day. When the kids were very little, I would arrange a neighborhood party. There would be lots of games and a contest for the best costume (no scary costumes allowed). As they got older and went to school, they went out with their friends. [...]
Each Monday at the daycare, we would start the week learning one letter, one number, one color, and one shape for the week. Honestly, that made my lesson planning easy. All my activities centered on the designated week’s symbols and colors. I had a letterbox and each Monday I would pull a letter out and we would sing the letter song. On “A” [...]
Someone asked me recently if I was a storyteller growing up. The answer to that question was – absolutely not. Here is how it started. With the announcement of my first grandchild, I began to think about what it would be like to spend time with my grandchild. I remember sitting on the couch and thinking grandmothers are supposed to tell wonderful stories. [...]
Hanukkah is a story of many mysteries and miracles. In “Celebration Lights,” my book, which you can purchase on Amazon, Jeremey comes to a conclusion. He learns that his Jewish friends are celebrating the Miracle of the oil that lasted 8 days to keep the eternal light burning. It is a celebration that reminds the Jewish people of the victory that gave them [...]
I am not sure who was happier when summer arrived my children or me. As for me, I looked forward to less structure, no homework to stay on top of, and no running to sports practice or events. Mind you I loved cheering on the bleachers for whichever child, or eventually grandchild, was playing. It was the carpools and running that were at [...]
No nag clean up tips. Now that school is starting again having things in order is more important than ever. Teaching your children organization will be one of the most valuable skills you can give them. Not to mention it will also make your life a whole lot easier when getting them out the door for school. So tell me are you tired [...]
I grew up in the northeast and the landscape is so beautiful there in September as the trees change their colors. I think it was one of my favorite times of the year. I especially loved to walk in the crisp air and hear the crunch of the leaves on the ground. Somehow those fall colors spoke to me. Even though they were [...]
Recently on our hometown Facebook page, a resident was asking for ideas for a fire truck birthday cake. Wow, memories came flooding in on all the homemade specialty cakes I made over 40 years ago. Back then parties were home parties with friends and family. No one would have ever thought to rent a venue. However, that did not stop the creativity of [...]
