Indoor Plant of the Week: Hippeastrum. The plant you see above is commonly called “Amaryllis”, which is actually a different plant, though in the same family. I love growing bulbs indoors in the fall and winter. Their cheeriness makes me so happy. Plus, it adds a little something to our “view.” Yes?
How have you been this week? Overwhelmed by the thought of Thanksgiving dinner? Just take a page from the Mom and Kiddo playbook and make reservations at a restaurant. Seriously. Best holiday tradition ever.
But if you plan on making a big family dinner, here’s a round-up of ideas to keep little hands away from hot stoves:
Easy Thanksgiving Distractions of the Week:
- Print out and color these Thanksgiving Bookmarks (from this blog).
- Print out this Thanksgiving Word Search from Creative Family Fun.
- Give your kids some Dominoes or Pipe Cleaners for free play with built-in fine motor skills practice. From hands on: as we grow.
- Kids should help with dinner! Mama Smiles shows you how kids can make their own butter.
- I have more Thanksgiving activity ideas on my Pinterest boards.
Blog of the Week: Toddler Approved is a treasure chest of creative play ideas for (you guessed it!) your toddler. Looking for a Thanksgiving crafts even the smallest hands can make? This is the place to start.
Thanksgiving Books of the Week:
If you are tired of reading books about Pilgrims and turkeys try out these fall-themed picture books by a couple of kid lit giants:
In November
The Busy Little Squirrel
I like those 2 books your profiled. Still remember reading Nancy Tafuri with Anna when she was 2 and 3.