Category: Motherhood

So impressed with the fun and beauty of these tree tops, ℅ Koko Kara. Reviewing toys is one of our very favorite things, and these did not disappoint. First, they are beautiful wooden toys, simple in design, and genius in their shape. We quickly realized that the rounded sides of the tops make for perfect … Continue reading “Tree Tops”

This weekend Andrew was out of town, so the boys and I shared some intense mama-time! On Friday while the boys were at school, I put the finishing touches on our front porch space. After living here for nearly five years, we never really used the space for anything other than bike or stroller storage. … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”

Last week, I posted a bit on teaching our children “the art of happiness,” linking to an article I had written inspired by a book about the topic. I had written the article with enthusiasm and a strong memory of my best friend from an earlier time in my life (a more hectic but still … Continue reading “Thoughts on Happiness”

We all want our children to be happy… I recently read an inspiring book, Teaching Happiness and Innovation, by Mike Ferry, that focuses on ways we can teach our children to be more grateful, inspire creativity, and in turn, be happier. It’s a quick read and totally worth your while. I love the idea that we can … Continue reading “Teaching Our Children the Art of Happiness”

Recently, I was lucky enough to sneak in to take some photos of two of the primary Montessori classrooms after school (alright, I didn’t technically sneak in, I asked the directresses who were so gracious to say yes). And just to be clear, this was immediately after school was let out; the order and organization of each … Continue reading “A Sneak Peek into the Montessori Classroom”