A rush of excited anticipation raced through my body. I hung up the phone, glanced at the clock and sent a whirlwind of activities into motion… my “kids” were coming for a visit! What is a grandma suppose to do with just minutes before an unexpected arrival of her grandchild? Of course, the standards were in place…a container […]
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For those of you following this blog from the beginning, you know it was created from the inspiration of a book I recently wrote entitled Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes Over 500 Quick Easy Activities for Adults and Children to Share. A passion exists within me to promote the family unit, strengthing relationships and helping to improve our […]
The sky is overcast today. I hear an occasional rumble, as if someone is moving furniture above my head, and the rain is tapping out a soothing rhythm on my window pane. The draw is great, as if magnetic, pulling me to the book on the end table. I can’t remember NOT reading. I read […]
It’s hot, the sun is blazing and you can’t make it to the pool. You don’t have a sprinkler, so what can you do to cool off? Grab an empty, clean dish detergent bottle. Fill it with water and head to the sidewalk. Water art is fun for the older child and just squirting water […]
My aunt, cousin and her 11 year old arrived for supper Friday night, so we popped a couple of frozen pizzas into the oven. The colors and photos on the boxes seemed to whisper excitement and challenge into my thoughts. It seemed a shame to throw away such a valuable resource. This is what resulted… One side […]
Listen to a 20 minute audio “mini version” of the book, Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes. Can you guess how many ideas can be shared in 20 minutes? The book has more than 500 ideas that are adaptable, quick and easy to inspire you to make a magical moment with someone you love today! Below […]
Staying in touch and communicating with your loved ones does not always involve talking, texting or emailing. Try a new creative approach! Watch hearts melt and relationships get stronger. My husband left on a business trip today. I secretly hid a card in the folds of one of his shirts. Our tradition…a note or card for […]
Magnetic fishing inside can take on the form of entertainment or learning. It is a fun activity not only for the littlest child, thrilled with the magnetic magic; but, also for the older child struggling in school with basic math facts, trying to memorize something, learning sight words or vocabulary words, or has an interest […]
dreamstime.com photo No one pretends, or has a more vivid imagination than a child! Today, why don’t you take a trip on a magic carpet? Any carpet rectangle, rug or even a towel (beach or regular) will do. Pack a bag with the things you will need for your trip. The items will depend on where […]
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