Friday Links & Lovely Things {Spring Edition}

March 29, 2013
blossoms

Blossoms of the Week: I’m so proud of myself for actually forcing some spring blossoms this year! I’ve tried in the past but without success. I guess the timing was just right for these plum blossoms. They lasted about 10 days, but a very happy 10 days it was. Even if you don’t have a… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Arts and Crafts, Friday Links 10 Comments

Friday Links and Lovely Things {Mapping Edition}

January 25, 2013
Map on the side of a Brooklyn building

This map inspired me to dig out a few map activity links for you this week! Neighborhood Find of the Week: One of my favorite things about living in a diverse city is that you discover all sorts of interesting public art. Look closely at this faux-transit map I saw on the side of a… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Friday Links, Maps and Geography 10 Comments

Friday Links & Lovely Things {Literacy Tips Edition}

January 11, 2013
Mr. Mixie Dough by Vernon Grant

Vintage Book of the Week: When I opened a package from my mother this week and saw this book staring up at me I coudn’t believe I had ever forgotten it! Oh wonderful Mr. Mixie Dough! The author, Vernon Grant, created Snap! Crackle! and Pop! for Rice Krispies and in fact this book is quite… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Friday Links, Literacy 13 Comments

Friday Links & Lovely Things {Indoor Active Play Edition}

January 4, 2013
Playground equipment with Battle of Brooklyn map

Neighborhood Find of the Week: Raise your hand if your playground equipment has a built in history lesson! Isn’t this cool? Indoor Active Play Ideas of the Week: It’s getting cold out and even if you can’t get to the playground your kids still need to get their wiggles out. I love this informative post… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Free Play, Friday Links 6 Comments

Friday Links & Lovely Things {Thank You Note Edition}

December 28, 2012
Outdoor Peacock Decoration

Neighborhood Find of the Week: Is it me, or is this the oddest holiday decor you have ever seen. Do peacocks even live in snowy climates? Thank-you Note Ideas of the Week: PBS Parents has a useful article on Tips for Writing Thank-You Notes. I appreciate how they break it down by age. Real Simple… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Friday Links 9 Comments
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