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Literacy & Learning :: Day 8 – Flaptastic Shapes

One of my favorite things to teach my boys about is shapes and we LOVE the book, “Flaptastic Shapes.” This bright new series uses innovative design and big, bold flaps to introduce toddlers to basic concepts. With exciting shaped- and full-page flaps, clever die-cuts, and bouncy typography, these books are truly a great way to learn!  This book gets kids thinking about shapes… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 7 – Who Ate All the Cookie Dough

Hi friends! Today’s book is simple, but we enjoy it. At Abbey’s age, I love books with lots of repetition. It gets her listening to the cadence of the book, and I can get her involved in the reading by having her finish the phrases. This is a great book for that! Today’s book is Who Ate All The Cookie… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 6 – It Could Always Be Worse

Read By Margot Zemach “It Could Always Be Worse” is a story of a man who is very unhappy.  He is a poor farmer and his home was too crowded with his wife, kids, grandparents, and pets.  The man went to a wise Rabbi, told him about how terrible his predicament was, and asked for advice.  The Rabbi asks the… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 5 – If You Give a Moose a Muffin

We LOVE Laura Joffe Numeroff books in this house and one of our favorites is “If You Give a Moose a Muffin!” With pictures and a funny storyline to boot, both of my boys love it! What better way to enjoy this book than to give your little moose a muffin! Here’s a delicious recipe for French Vanilla Banana Muffins –… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 4 – Applesauce Season

Hello friends! I hope you’ve enjoyed the first few days of our series! We are working hard behind the scenes to bring you even more fun! This next book is a repeat favorite in our house. We got it from the library last year and loved it, and when we tried it again this year it was a hit again!… View Post

Merlin’s Magic Wand Days :: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago Launches Merlin’s Magic Wand Days for Children with Special Needs   CHICAGO – Beginning Sept. 20 and continuing the first Thursday of each month, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago will host Merlin’s Magic Wand Days exclusively for children with special needs, disabilities and serious illnesses. Doors to the fully ADA-accessible Center will open at 10 a.m., offering programs and activities designed to engage and entertain LEGO® enthusiasts of all… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 3 – BLACKOUT

Hey everyone!  It’s Amy from Sugar and Spice.  I also have an affinity for creating interesting and fun lunches for my kids, so in today’s post you will see a book, a learning activity, and a lunch to go along with it.  Just because I  can’t resist! Read By John Rocco Blackout is the story of the night that all… View Post

On Death & Dying

Almost three years ago, for Charlie’s first birthday, we bought his first pet{s} – miniature frogs. We named them Linus & Lucy. His second pet, Snoopy, arrived just two days later. Snoopy lived two months. Linus & Lucy have survived everything – from what seemed like an earthquake (Charlie removing them from the dresser, causing cloudy water and massive shaking) to… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 2 – Now It’s Fall!

We LOVE Fall around here and the changing seasons. Our favorite book to read as we celebrate the beautiful colors is Now It’s Fall by Jeanie Lee. Complete with pull-out flaps to show how the trees change, simple reading, and beautiful illustrations, this book will surely delight the littlest pumpkin in your crew. See how the pull-out tabs create different… View Post

Happy October!

And so begins the countdown from my youth…I love Fall. I love this month. I love my birthday! I slacked off on my Thirties Bucket List, but I plan to try to make up for lost time.  Hang with me this month for some excitement, twists & turns, and a journey to a better me! So without further ado, an… View Post

Literacy & Learning :: Day 1 – Cloudette

Hi friends! Hooray!! It’s Day 1 of this fun month we’ve got ahead of us! I cannot wait for you to see all of the fun things we have coming your way this month! So much goodness. I’m starting out this month of fun with a great book called Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld. This was a random find on our last… View Post

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