Barefoot Carrot
The cardboard box is one of the most perfect art materials for kids. It’s sturdy, free with all those online purchases, great to paint on, and is an ideal material for building amazing things. You can use it as a canvas, create collages with it, weave on it, build cardboard houses out of it, and […]
Today, I want to share one of my family’s all-time favorite beverages. Introducing…the Unicorn Milkshake! Okay, it’s really a smoothie. But it is so sweet, creamy, and yummy, it actually tastes like a milkshake. Plus, it’s packed with healthy ingredients (even kale or spinach!). So, I feel good about serving it as a special treat. […]
Books are a big deal in our family. If you’re a parent, then you already know that the benefits of reading with children are profound. In addition to developing a child’s language acquisition and literacy skills, reading impacts a child’s behavior and attention, helps develop empathy, and offers “windows and mirrors” into experiences similar and different from a child’s own. […]
Fall is upon us! My family lives in San Diego, so it’s only slightly perceptible. But the shadows are changing, it’s getting dark earlier and you can feel the energy start to shift. The seasonal change brings a burst of creativity. And with it, lots of ideas for fall activities for toddlers and kids. My […]
My kids have become dinosaur kids. They were somewhat interested in dinosaurs and then we started watching the PBS Kids show, Dinosaur Train. Now, they correct me when I pronounce michelinoceras wrong (I was pronouncing it mich-elino-sarus, oops!). Despite my mispronunciations, I really enjoy learning along with them and marveling at the magnificence of dinosaurs. […]
The San Diego Botanic Garden is a stunningly beautiful place. With 37 acres of plants, numerous different gardens, flowers, water features, wildlife, magical children’s spaces, and a view of the ocean, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this wonderful spot. My kids have grown up at the San Diego Botanic Garden and we […]
We love popsicles so much that there’s currently an entire shelf in our freezer dedicated to them. And there’s something extra special about Good Pops. I’m especially fond of the Orange N’ Cream, but they are all delicious. Plus, they are dairy free and vegan, which means my kid with dairy allergies doesn’t have to […]
My kids love to play and create with chalk! And so do I. It’s an easy, imaginative, affordable, and colorful medium. And there are so many creative ways to use it. So, what can you make with chalk? We do a lot of basic drawing: race courses, cars, kitty cats, numbers, and letters. And we […]
My kids are absolutely infatuated with the solar system and all things celestial. I remember taking astronomy in college and loving it (and even considered making it my major). It’s been a fun journey to re-learn and discover all the marvels of our solar system, space, and the cosmos. The nature solar system project came […]
My oldest recently had an opportunity to weave on a loom and thought it was a very fun experience. I looked up looms for kids online, and while there are many options, wasn’t ready to invest in one. The good news is that you can make one out of cardboard for FREE! Weaving is one […]