The above drawing was done by my spunky little girl. I asked her if she would draw me a picture of the tooth fairy and she drew a picture of her "personal" tooth fairy... because there are many don't ya know? There would have to be to make sure that tooth coverage is extended to every child on earth. Ginger here covers my daughter's room apparently and I hear she pays pretty well too. I am going to enter this lovely fairy in the Tom's of Maine Be a Tooth Fairy Hero Sweepstakes. The idea … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly and Sustainable Dollhouses
One of the latest trends in greener, more planet friendly toys is the surge of sustainable dollhouses on the market. One reason for this, I think, is because wood dollhouses already have a HUGE advantage over cheapy plastic ones... they are more attractive and more like a real home. It is rare that I see a plastic dollhouse that actually catches my eye these days and I can't say that for all plastic toys in general. But when it comes to doll houses and play kitchens... wood is far more … [Read more...]
What Do Kids Really Learn in Public Schools?
(My daughter in an Amish schoolhouse) I have written much about homeschooling versus public schooling. I have done both and each has advantages and disadvantages. I pretty much allow my kids to make their own choice as to the type of schooling they prefer and all three are in public schools right now. But for weeks now I have been considering pulling rank and taking my middle child, my daughter, out of school and continuing her education at home. I always thought she would be the best equipped … [Read more...]
Creative Cardboard Toys
On the heels of my post on ethical toys and I wanted to post about cardboard toys. They are certainly not new... I remember I had a full size cardboard house that I used to play in when I was a little girl. It was very big, and it was black and white so that you could paint or color it yourself to personalize it. After many months of use, when it was starting to tear and generally look raggedy, we tossed it. Every year at Christmas time we would get another one from Sees Candy. Cardboard toys … [Read more...]
Oh the Drama!
Anyone else have a very dramatic little girl?? Check out this little miss! She and her older brother were swimming at our local pool and they were misbehaving which resulted in her getting kicked in the eye. We promptly left and about an hour after we got home this little punk came out of her room sporting a faux black eye that she had given herself with a black marker. When I took the pictures I had not let her know I was on to her so she thought she was posing for pictures that would … [Read more...]
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