This morning Bob, our Elf on the Shelf, showed up with homemade puzzles made from popsicle sticks and holiday cards!
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Wrapping and Stamping
This morning M and B found Bob, our elf on the shelf, all tangled up in some ribbon and hanging from the light fixture, while trying to wrap a gift.
Read MoreChristmas iPad Apps!
With the holiday preparations in full swing, I could really use some uninterrupted time to get things done. Thank goodness for the iPad! There are so many incredible apps available that are educational, fun and, most importantly, interactive. I know that when M and B are playing games on the iPad their brains are busy computing and making new connections, which is in direct contrast to the infamous television that invariably transforms my little ones into vacant, lethargic zombies.
Read MoreGlitter Pictures!
A Christmas without glitter is like a birthday without cake; it just doesn’t seem right! We have a lot of sparkly ornaments on our tree and entwined in the garland on our banister, but the mantel definitely needed to be bedazzled as well. I wanted to do something that was simple, cheap, and enjoyable for M (and really, how could it not be fun when a ridiculous amount of glitter is involved?)
Read MoreChristmas Sensory Bin
My boys love when I surprise them with a sensory bin full of fun things to touch and experiment with! The other day, when I was getting ready to decorate the house for Christmas, I threw some things into our sensory bin that would help keep their little hands and growing minds busy. I tried to include materials that had interesting shapes, textures, colours, and sounds. This is what I came up with:
Read MoreThe First 2 Weeks with Bob, our Elf on the Shelf
Our Elf on the Shelf, Bob, has been creating a lot of mischief in our house since he arrived almost 2 weeks ago! Here is what he’s been up to so far!
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