If you’re a regular reader, then you know that Mary Emma and I have only been writing for this site for about a month.  Today I was looking at the site and noticed that the poll was a few months old!  Please take a moment to answer the poll in the right sidebar.  Do you have children?  If so, what are their ages?  If you have children in different ranges, please feel free to refresh the page and vote again. We’d like to learn more about our audience.  This will also help us to write articles of interest to you.  Thanks.  We appreciate your feedback. [Read more]

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I was shopping in Dollar Tree earlier this month and I was really impressed with their book selection.  Check out these pictures I took while shopping. They have Bible story books, books about nature, books on cd, coloring books, workbooks, novels, and more.  Their selection does vary from week to week, but sometimes you can find some great stuff in there.  You have to admit, the price is right! Have you found any book deals in your dollar stores? images by Karen Works for Me Wednesday at Rocks in My Dryer [Read more]

This week’s theme at Camp Weary Parent is nature.  With a Nature Station, kids can explore plants by creating a mini-ecosystem.  They can see how the earth works through plants, lights, water, soil, and air. This kit includes a self-watering tray, germination trays, dome covers, seed packets, and an illustrated activity booklet.  This item can be purchased through Amazon for $20.95 or if you want, you can come to my yard sale and get it for $5.  lol For more nature ideas, consider checking out these books from the library: Good Earth Art: Environmental Art for Kids (Bright Ideas for Learning) Nature in a Nutshell for Kids: Over 100 Activities You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less Do you have any nature activities or books to share? image... [Read more]

Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there. We hope you have a fun, stress free, and relaxing day!  Take a few minutes to read your kids a book.  What a great way to relax and have a good time together. image by Karen [Read more]