“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh We love to paint! It’s a great way for everyone to experience a form of creative expression…and there is no right way or wrong way to do it. Painting stimulates body movement, cognitive and… View Post
We love our Do-A-Dot markers! We’ve used them to create various artistic masterpieces, as well as numerous colorful arts + crafts projects. While these wonderful, kid-friendly paint markers are amazing for promoting creative artistic expression, we also love using them for educational purposes. Today, we wanted to share four of our favorite Do-A-Dot Learning Activities! If you’ve never heard of… View Post
We enjoy eating various fruits all year long, but summertime is typically when fruits are at their peak. Hello fresh fruit and farmers’ markets! We were so excited to see all the different varieties of cherries making an appearance this month. And we can’t wait to enjoy some juicy and delicious Colorado peaches in August. So, when it came time… View Post
Hap-Bee Thursday! As I mentioned on Tuesday, it’s all about bees on Capturing Parenthood this week. And boy, are you in for a treat. These Pretzel Bumblebees are the perfect little morsels for an afternoon snack…or even dessert. Delicious, bite-sized, and incredibly cute…your little ones are going to jump for joy! When we decided to embark on a bee-themed week… View Post
The bees are constantly buzzing in our yard during the summer months…bouncing from flower to flower, sucking up nectar. Our little nugget started to notice their presence every time we were outside, and if one flew nearby, she would become frustrated and fearful. In all honesty, I’m not a huge fan of bees swarming around me either, but I have… View Post
I remember being obsessed with making my own necklaces and bracelets when I was a little girl. I’m pretty sure every member of our family had at least one handmade friendship bracelet (my mom had several). I’ve noticed over the past couple of years, that our little nugget is fond of this activity as well. She absolutely loves making edible… View Post
