Week in Review: Baby Days

Newborn baby wisdom

This week has been all about Baby Anna, who showed up on her Daddy’s birthday! She has us all wrapped around her tiny little finger.

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Encouraging Global Thinking: Kids and Maps

Exploring the world with our Leapfrog map

Raising children who understand the world they live in is a high priority for me, especially with family Read more…

Simple Puppets Kids Can Make

simple puppets kids can make

My kids really enjoyed making these craft stick puppets with Aunt K last week, and I love the simplicity! They cut paper Read more…

Learning Laboratory: Benefits of Childhood Art

six-year-old fashion bunny

My kids love to draw, and I love the benefits of this passion they share! Drawing is one of the easiest creative activities – all they Read more…

Favorite Reads: Six-year-old, Four-year-old, and Two-year-old

  Six-year-old Emma is very into quilts and sewing right now, so I picked up The Quiltmaker’s Journey at the library. The story is too wordy for Johnny or Lily to enjoy, but the illustrations are lovely, and Emma and I both enjoyed this story about where true wealth and happiness lie.

  Four-year-old Johnny adores Read more…


Celebrating everyday parenting through creativity, learning, and play. Reach MaryAnne by email at mamasmilesblog at gmail dot com.

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