Thursday, September 30, 2010

Thursday's Thing to Do: Bird Feeder

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Toilet Paper Roll (just the inside cardboard part)
Peanut Butter
Bird Seed
Yarn

HOW TO MAKE IT:
1.  Spread some peanut butter on all sides of the cardboard roll
2.  Have an area where there's a pile of loose birdseed and roll the peanut buttered roll in the birdseed
3.  Cut a piece of yarn about 18 inches long
4.  String the yarn through the center of the roll and tie the ends together in a knot
5.  Hang it on a tree, or other outside object

P.S.  Any of  you who know me and live close to me, I have A LOT of birdseed that you're welcome to come get from me instead of buying your own. 
Just drop by!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Wednesday's Word

"In your pursuit of happiness,
just stop and take a moment to be happy."  
~Anonymous

....Thanks M for sharing this quote with me! 

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Tuesday's Tip & Tidbit: Vocabulary

Here's the "Tidbit" part:
The average 1 year old has a vocabulary of around 100-200 words.  (Though it may be in their own language that only Mom and Dad understand....you still know that "bebe" means bread.)  Also, they understand about five times as many words as they can express themselves.

Here's the "Tip" part:
When you're speaking with your child, integrate new words.  This will help their vocabulary grow.  The more they hear, the quicker their vocabulary (their ability to both understand and say new words) will grow. 
For example: 
If you're at the zoo and your child sees a tiger and says, "Look, kitty."
Your response could be: 'That's a big cat, it's a tiger.  It is orange and has black stripes."

This works with any age group of kids...gradually expanding their vocabulary by using words in a way they can relate to, but that they aren't always familiar with.  If your child seems confused with the words you used, you can always restate the phrase in simpler words.  You'd be surprised how much they truly understand though! 

Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday's MOMents

As we were driving the other day, Katey said to us, "I want to be a vegetarian and a cow girl when I grow up." I said "do you mean a veterinarian?" She said "Yes, I want to be a vegetarian and a cowgirl." We were cracking up.
~ Becky, mother of three

Corbyn:  "Mommy, I am sorry you married a monkey instead of a daddy."
~Heather, mother of three

I have a three month old son, almost 4 months that made my day today by just smiling at me and cooing while I was feeding him a bottle.  Lately he has been trying to hold the bottle and often times gets me frustrated as he bats it away resists putting it in his mouth.  But today I just took the moment in stride and smiled back at him.  I love my little boy and these are definitely moments to just sit back and smile. 
 ~Meccenzie, mother of one

Friday, September 24, 2010

Help Wanted....

I've loved reading the answers to the survey that have been submitted. 
However, I'd still like more! 
The survey link isn't fancy and cute, but it's at the top of the right side bar.
There are only 10 questions, and it'll only take about 3 minutes to do.   
Remember, your answers are anonymous. 
I have no way of knowing who's taken the survey, so don't be shy
& Have a GREAT weekend!!!!

remember...this survey is to help me know better what you want and need....so this blog is useful & not just fluffy stuff.