Moms are Forever

My sweet Mom passed away one year ago on Christmas Eve.  She battled Alzheimer’s prior to her passing.  This Christmas Eve our family met together at the cemetery to add our candle to the many others scattered throughout the grounds.  It was a special moment as we considered our Mother and wondered what she might … [Read more…]

A Singing House

Perhaps without saying much at all this week I can simply share a story that embodies the beauty of natural learning.  May we all have a singing house this Christmas season and beyond! The Singing House by May Morgan Potter Fred ate his breakfast dutifully and then slipped down from his chair. ‘Now can I … [Read more…]

Brilliant

There is a game that was created by Blue Orange called Spot It, and it is brilliant!  It is based on an algorithm that allows every card in the deck to have one matching item with every other card  in the deck.  Though there is a lovely mathematical equation to go with this, that’s another … [Read more…]

Secret Weapon

Treasure Hunts!! I haven’t met a child yet that doesn’t love them.  My kids loved them so much that they didn’t even care if there was a treasure at the end.  Finding clues, searching for the hiding place and the mystery of the next location are all magical activities for children. Just think of it … [Read more…]

Prayer for Families in France

As I kneel to pray for the families of France and others around the world, I ask Heavenly Father to wrap his loving arms around the mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters of those grieving and yearning to hold their loved ones again.  Please join me!