Celebrate Autumn

November 9, 2011

Tweet Autumn Song The fiery red and glowing sienna of an autumn oak made me appreciate today the simple beauty of fall. It is a season that calls out to children to frolic in abandoned piles of crunchy leaves and stay outside until dusk.

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Picture Book Selection of the Day for 11/9/11 is …

November 9, 2011

Tweet Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig Yes, the author who brought us such classics as Doctor De Soto and Shrek, won the 1970 Caldecott Medal with this modern classic beloved by children everywhere.

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Picture Book Month

November 8, 2011

Tweet As those of you who follow me on Facebook and Twitter know by now, I am officially celebrating Picture Book Month, along with many other avid fans of the genre.  To honor the timeless tales that remain in our hearts well after we move to chapter books (and really, should we ever stop admiring […]

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Come and visit me on Facebook and Twitter

October 29, 2011

Tweet I’ll be back with two new posts on my picks for your baby registry  and current favorites in children’s literature soon, but if you miss me, come over to my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/PlayEatLove-Motherhood-Explored/124673500969160) or find me on Twitter (@playeatlove) where thought-provoking conversation ensues. You’ll find articles to stimulate your mind, book recommendations for you […]

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It’s Cold & Flu Season … Salt Room/Halotheraphy, Anyone?

October 15, 2011

Tweet Two kids and one darling husband down with their first colds of the season.  As the last woman standing in the house that sick built, what’s a girl to do?  If you are anything like me, you’re alarmed by the constant recalls and changes in dosage and age guidelines on children’s cough and cold […]

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A bit of natural wonder for Valentine’s Day …

January 27, 2011

Tweet A very quick post to share a wonderful (yes, as in full of wonder), natural, open-ended, handmade gift that any child would love to receive for Valentine’s Day, Easter, a birthday … is there a day that wouldn’t be brightened by Wonder Wandz by Lighnting Bugz?   On Valentine’s Day, I plan on setting […]

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Winter reading suggestions …

January 21, 2011

Tweet If the snowy landscapes and the winter chill make you want to hibernate until spring, cozy up to a good book and take heart! I thought I’d share some books that have significantly shaped the way I parent.  I hope you are equally moved by them: 1)  Heaven on Earth 2)  Simplicity Parenting 3)  […]

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Felt Storyboard/Storybox

December 14, 2010

Tweet Looking for a quick, painless and easy craft that will entertain your children long after the crafting is done?  Look no further … As holiday gifts arrive at my doorstep, my house becomes increasingly overtaken by cardboard boxes of every imaginable size.  What to do with so many bins as we await recycling day?  […]

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A Support Group …

November 16, 2010

Tweet N.B. As always, I’ve changed the name of my son’s preschool for obvious reasons. Is it odd (be truthful, Reader!)  that I find myself frequently lost in a daydream about my son’s preschool?  That I visit and revisit in my mind’s eye each landscape, every private nook dedicated to reverie, and one by one […]

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Time travel

October 12, 2010

Tweet It’s been a long time since I’ve posted, but as you’ll surmise, I am experiencing many new beginnings and some happy returns. Welcome autumn!  Enjoy these brilliant, colorful days! _____ N.B. – I have changed details/names in the piece below, but the tale it relates is true. We stood together, my son and I, […]

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