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Mission Unboxable Save Santa Secret Agent Kit Review

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this post, except for the free products mentioned below for my review. All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from yours. Mission Unboxable is responsible for prize shipment. Save Santa: Secret Agent Kit Review Yesterday we received another exciting spy mission in …

A Traditional Fall Treat: Hot Apple Cider Recipe from Little Passports

Fall is here…time for hot apple cider!  Help your children make their own with this kid-friendly recipe, courtesy of Little Passports.  Preschoolers and kindergarteners can help tie up the spices in cheesecloth, and older children can help stir the cider while it’s cooking! If you have older children (5 – …

Fall Seasonal Activities For Preschool & Kindergarten

Autumn is my favorite season…the cool, comfortable weather, no humidity, and the changing leaves encourage me to get outdoors and enjoy nature.  Seasonal activities are always fun for kids – here are several that you can include in your lesson plans this fall. For an introduction and to see how …

Introducing Maria of the Etsy Shop Mama D’s Closet

An interview with Cotton Ridge Homeschool’s newest sponsor, Maria of Mama D’s Closet! Maria Dispenza is a stay-at-home mom to two little boys, and runs the Etsy shop Mama D’s Closet. She is most inspired by Montessori theory, attachment parenting, and low-impact living, and all of her shop’s items reflect …

Introducing Mission Unboxable Spy Kits Monthly Subscription – A Review

Fun & Educational Kits Delivered To Your Door Does your child love receiving mail?  Consider signing them up for a monthly subscription to Mission Unboxable Spy Kits!  Lisa and her children developed 13 kits designed to delight and intrigue.  And, they are delivered to your front door each month! What …

Introduction To The Little Passports World Edition Subscription

Little Passports World Edition A few days ago I was excited to find a box on my front porch from Little Passports.  They had sent me their Explorer Kit from the World Edition subscription to review!  What fun!  My daughter is going to love the suitcase, wall map, and passport!  …

Little Passports Offers Kids’ Activities For Summer!

Looking for fun and educational activities to keep your children from getting bored this summer?  Little Passports can help your child “travel” and learn about different cultures around the world! For instance, did you know each year between June 21 and 24, different European countries celebrate Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer …

Sapucha Felt Fishing Game 2

Etsy Felt Toy Fishing Game Review

Educational Toy For Preschoolers I would like to re-introduce you to Erin of the Etsy Shop Sapucha.  A few months ago she gave my daughter and I the opportunity to review and giveaway her handmade felt fishing game, and we were delighted!  Erin has graciously offered another fishing game to …

Historical Doll and Toys at the Berlin Historical Society Barn, image by Lisa Jacobs on Flickr

Creative Homeschooling: Including Dolls In Educational Play

  The following featured guest article is by Kate Carson from A Girl For All Time. How to Use Dolls as Part of Your Child’s Home Schooling Curriculum If you’re educating your children at home, you may often face the difficulty of trying to find ways to keep them both …

Paper Doll Nostalgia

Paper Doll Nostalgia

Did you enjoy playing with paper dolls when you were growing up? Do your children like them? Although they have been around for ages, paper dolls have endured both as an educational toy for little ones and as collectibles for adults. With the holidays approaching I’ve been thinking about my …

Felt Fishing Game from Sapucha

Etsy Felt Toy Fishing Game Review

Educational Toys For Preschoolers Etsy crafters create amazing educational toys and activities for the preschoolers in your life!  A few weeks ago I assembled an Etsy Treasury called Learning Fun ~ Preschool Activities.  One of the crafters featured in this Treasury is Erin of the Etsy Shop Sapucha.  When she gave …

Learning Fun ~ Preschool Activities From Crafters on Etsy

‘Learning Fun ~ Preschool Activities’ by cottonridge Treasury tool by StylishHome. A creative learning treasury ~ educational toys and activities for the preschoolers in your life! Copyright 2012 Kathryn Depew Related articles Organizing for Preschool: My Preschool Lesson Planner Shapes Worksheets and Printables Autumn Preschool Pack Roundup

Indoor Activities For Two Year Olds

Running out of ideas when the kids are bored with their toys, or just can’t think straight?  Here is a list of obvious (and maybe not so obvious) things to do inside at home with a two year old! Read a book. Build a fort out of chairs and blankets, …