DIY Abacus Menorah
Here’s a fun Menorah craft you can make without a real flame in sight! This is great for a teachable tool or a toy children can play with.
Toy Review: Sphero Robotic Ball
by Wendi Aarons
Have you heard of the Sphero? It’s a new gaming system masquerading as a robotic ball. Download different games and have lots of fun.
Alpha Mom Book Club: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Chris Jordan
Having said that, there is no magic formula for parenting kids (wouldn’t THAT be nice!), but I think that this book has helped me realize some areas where I can improve, especially when it comes to the way that I communicate with my children. I feel like this book gave me ideas to make things better. It is easy to get “stuck” in one way of doing something and not be able to see your way out of it, even when you know it isn’t the best way. How many of us have had the horrified realization of hearing our own parents’ voices coming out of our mouths?
Baby’s First Homemade Ornament!
Commemorate baby’s first Christmas with a handprint tree ornament. Our tutorial shows you how easy peasy it is to make.
Santa-In-Law
by Amalah
I told my mother-in-law that her tradition of playing Santa before Christmas might be confusing to my young daughter and now she’s upset. What should I do?
Star of Treats Advent Calendar Craft
This fun Advent Calendar craft can be reused for a few years. Take a look at the tutorial.











