Mardi Gras is quickly approaching and is one of my all-time favorite holidays to celebrate. Maybe it's because I was born and raised in New Orleans (that may just be a small part of it). I love celebrating Mardi Gras with my own students at preschool because it's a FUN holiday. The colors are so pretty, and who doesn't love sparkly beads and masks? A couple of weeks ago I put together some fun … [Read more...]
101 Fall Activities for Kids
Ah, fall is in the air and October is upon us! This is definitely my most favorite season of all. I am constantly amazed by the colors of the trees, and I just love drinking apple cider, eating pumpkin butter on my toast, and putting warm colored mums all over my front porch. Like L.M. Montgomery said, I really am SO glad that I get to live in a world with Octobers! Since the fall season is … [Read more...]
Cajun Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
I absolutely love the season of Fall! There's just something about all of the smells, colors, and feelings Fall provokes. Even more so, I LOVE anything pumpkin! Pumpkin scents, pumpkin crafts, pumpkin foods. The beginnings of Fall just mean that the holidays are coming and I'm a sucker for good holiday recipe ideas. I love coming up with my own recipes or "pinning" recipes I find. Being the … [Read more...]
Earth Day Cookies Recipe
Here's a quick and fun activity you can do with your child to celebrate Earth Day. And, seriously, who doesn't love cookies? Cooking in the kitchen with your little one is a great way to build conversational skills, teach math when measuring, and follow step-by-step instructions. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Earth Day … [Read more...]