January 2010

Projects with Pixos

My girls received some Pixos Starter Sets for Christmas. They were really excited to try them, having seen them in the store a few times. Basically, you arrange these little colored plastic balls on a dimpled tray and then spray with water to adhere them together. I have to say, working with all those tiny [...]

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Playful Picks (January 25, 2010)

Happy Monday! Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! I had a great weekend with my family – I don’t think I had to cook anything for three days! And my husband and kids did all the laundry (even folded and put away!), so I am all set for the week… Hope you [...]

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Pardon the Dust!

Hi everyone! First of all – Wow! You guys know how to clear-out a store! Thank you, again, for supporting Let’s Explore and being super-awesome customers! The Let’s Explore Shop is now officially closed, and I will be giving the blog a fresh look over the next couple of days. Pardon the dust and [...]

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Quilt for a Teacher

I don’t think I ever shared this quilt! It was a gift for our preschool teacher at the end of the school year last May. Just like the quilt I made for my Grandma, we used Pentel Fabric Pastels for the artwork. The kids love using these pastels – they go on smooth and bright! [...]

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Playful Picks (January 18, 2010)

Happy Monday! Hope you enjoy this week’s collection of goodies! Quote of the Week Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~Mother Teresa Fun Activities & Projects: It’s all about puppets this week – a good indoor activity for cold, wet days! Thumbelina [...]

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Change is good, right?

There’s been a lot of soul-searching (and late-night tossing and turning) in these first days of 2010. I don’t always feel so reflective as a new year begins, but this year my mind has been swirling! My life has become extremely full lately, with running a business, blogging, homeschooling, and all the other great parts [...]

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Playful Picks (January 11, 2010)

Happy Monday! Welcome to my new weekly feature, Playful Picks, where I can share all the play-inspiring goodies I come across while surfing the web, visiting the bookstore, or reading my favorite blogs. I plan to share a variety of things – books, music, links to creative activities, open-ended toys, parenting resources, and more – [...]

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Pretend Play: Birthday Party

We have put-together many pretend play kits over the past few years, but this one is still a favorite! We are always adding new odds and ends – we have some very spoiled dolls in our house who have birthday parties constantly! {Originally published March 2008} Even though my girls’ birthdays are months away, they [...]

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Creating Zoo Maps

This is one of our all-time favorite activities! Since we made our zoo maps, there have been maps of mermaid lagoons, five-story malls, fairy lands, and much more. If you are stuck inside on a cold day, this is a great activity to work on with your kids. Have fun! {Originally posted June 2008} Some [...]

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The Marble Jar

Did you make any family resolutions for 2010? The marble jar is a great way to visually track progress toward a family goal! {Originally published May 2008} We are very lucky to have pretty easy-going, cooperative kids. However, there are always little things we are working on, like potty training, sharing toys, cleaning up, or [...]

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