by jessicaperkins | Nov 22, 2011 | chair, development, fun, high, milestone, natural play, water
When Boo was about 3.5 months old I put her in a high chair for the first time. She loved being able to sit upright while exploring her toys from a new perspective. We took all the toys off and just put water onto the high chair tray, too…and she loved splishing...
by jessicaperkins | Oct 30, 2011 | activity, art, candy, craft, favor, fun, ghost, halloween, holiday, lollipops, treat
What did the Dum Dum want to be for Halloween?Why a Ghost, of course!I always loved this simple craft for Halloween. Buga loves lollipops – she doesn’t get them often, but maybe that’s why she loves them so much. I decided that it would be fun to...
by jessicaperkins | May 4, 2011 | build, building, coaster, day, fun, homeschool, indoor, marble, natural, natural play, rainy, roller, tot school, track
I am so excited to finally get to use and play with this Quadrilla Marble Set. I had it stored (or hoarded) away for a rainy day….for months now.I had been wanting to get one since seeing it at a toy boutique but Buga wasn’t old enough and it was...
by jessicaperkins | Mar 19, 2011 | classic, fun, game, lite bright, play, vintage
I love how toys I enjoyed when I was young are still around….This is an actual Lite Bright from when my cousin was young.And this is Buga enjoying it now – 20 years later.
by jessicaperkins | Jan 26, 2011 | activity, bin, day, educational, february, fun, hands on learning, ideas, Sensory, tactile, texture, toddler, tot, tub, valentines
More Sensory Bin Excitement!Yes, it’s true, we are putting all the “Valentine’s Day” things out. Our house is decorated, our centers are accessible, and Buga is having a wonderful time enjoy the love. I put out this new Sensory Bin and she...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 16, 2010 | activity, Christmas, cutting, fun, holiday, traditions, Tree
It is a tradition of my side of the family to cut down our Christmas tree for the Holiday. We traipse aimlessly through the rows and rows of trees to find the “perfect” one. Everyone has such different opinions as to which one that is, so there are funny...