Barefoot Carrot
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. […]
Did you know that you can make a whimsical and fun cardboard train track?! Ok, let me back up a bit. 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 […]
We love playing with popsicle sticks and making popsicle stick crafts! And we love popsicles so much that there’s currently an entire shelf in our freezer dedicated to them. 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 […]
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 if you’re looking for chalk art ideas, you’re in the right place! So, what can you make with chalk? We do a lot […]
One of our latest favorite projects was a beautiful nature collage of the solar system. 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 […]
My oldest recently had an opportunity to weave on a loom and thought it was a very fun experience. There are many options for kids looms, but I wasn’t ready to invest in one. The good news is that you can make a cardboard loom for FREE! Weaving is one of those magical activities that […]