My oldest daughter finally gives me her favorite books of 2011. She’s a 6th grader and 12-years-old but I think her book suggestions skew plus or minus by two years.
Category: My Family Scrapbook
9 Best Books for 4th Grade by 4th Grade Girl
My nine-year-old daughter picks her favorite chapter books of 2011 and she cautions her peers, “I think that every book is boring in the beginning. Maybe the second or third chapter is when it starts getting good. Just keep reading.”
Toys My Kids Played with for Years
I wish that I ponied up the money for these expensive toys that stand the test of time: wooden toy kitchen from Community Playthings, large wooden blocks from Community Playthings, and MagnaTiles.
How to: Pick a Preschool
How to pick a preschool. Comparing Montesori, day care, cooperative and other nursery school models.
Visiting the Nutritionist Deja Vu
Two visits to the nutritionist; once when my child was underweight and once for the opposite has yielded lots of great advice.
How To: Create a Great Kids’ Book Club (Activity and Book Suggestions)
Some ideas on how to set up a book club for your child with examples of successful book club meetings.
Moms Only Vacation: Turks and Caicos. Plan Your Own Escape!
Think about planning your own Moms Only Vacation in 2012. Here’s ours in Turks and Caicos. Feel free to duplicate it!