Category: DIY Fun

After a failed experiment during which Milo spent a lot of time and effort painting the inside of a cardboard box black, I thought and thought about how we could save all his work and turn it into something cool. And I have no idea why, but a nighttime diorama scene popped into my head. … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Light Box Diorama”

I was so touched by everyone’s comments about the Montessori method on the first Montessori Inspired post. It seems like a good extension of our parenting, and we hold high hopes that there will be space next school year for our three boys in the school in which we have been hoping to be accepted … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

On the 24,009th snow day (it seems like a lot, right?), Milo asked to set up a shop in our dining room. We really got into it, and by the end of it, he and Emil had spent a good three hours organizing, setting up, making play money and a cash register with a real … Continue reading “Setting Up Shop”

Step 1: Put the shirt on your head inside out with the tag sticking down. Hold the sleeves out to the side (we used long sleeves) Step 2: Take the sleeves and tie them in a knot behind your head. Step 3: Fold the top part of the collar up and under, close to your … Continue reading “Ninja Masks from T-Shirts”

Getting the house ready for Christmas with good music blaring and my very special little helper by my side… what could be better?