Can you believe that summer is right around the corner? Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday we were hanging ornaments on our Christmas tree. With COVID still an issue, I'm sure a lot of people are re-thinking their summer vacation travel plans. People we know who are going on vacation this year are going to drive instead of taking a plane. Even my father and step mother drove from Florida to Indiana ... Read More about “Hit the road” with Playmobil’s Volkswagen Sets
Relieve stress with Dr. Calmer’s Relaxing Sand
The past year (and more) has been a VERY stressful time for pretty much everyone. From COVID worries, to loss of jobs... it's been a huge mess. Thankfully there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel (thankfully), but none the less, the stress of it all still lingers in most of us, including myself. I was furloughed from my job for six month. Currently I am not working, due to COVID as well. I probably won't see ... Read More about Relieve stress with Dr. Calmer’s Relaxing Sand
How to Practice Mindfulness
**THIS IS A GUEST POST. The opinions expressed are that of the author's and do not necessarily reflect my own. Your day-to-day activities offer several opportunities to practice mindfulness. These easy practices will breathe space into your otherwise hectic routines. Understanding Mindfulness Wondering what’s being mindful or what does it mean to practice mindfulness? It’s a way of meditating where your ... Read More about How to Practice Mindfulness
Go PoP! The original popping game from FoxMind
When you receive a package, and it contains bubble wrap inside (usually wrapped around a fragile object), what do you do with the bubble wrap? I think most people will agree, there is a sense of satisfaction and gratification to popping the air bubbles on a sheet of bubble wrap. I know I'm certainly "addicted" to doing it. Whenever I have bubble wrap I almost always pop each and every bubble until there are none ... Read More about Go PoP! The original popping game from FoxMind
Learning can be fun with Let’s Craft S.T.E.A.M. School Studio Science
Does your child attend school in person? Are they doing a hybrid model (some days in school, other days working from home)? Or is your child only learning remotely? Our school district recently returned to in person learning, full time, five days per week on April 19th. That was a huge leap of faith, and so far it's paying off. There have been very few positive COVID cases. Sadly, only 40% of the students in our ... Read More about Learning can be fun with Let’s Craft S.T.E.A.M. School Studio Science
