by Colleen Kessler | Dec 22, 2014 | Creativity
The holidays are upon us, and just like in years past, we’ve battled colds and the flu…again and again. Thank goodness for this opportunity from Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. My big kids were able to use the #PlanesToTheRescue #CollectiveBias campaign to...
by Colleen Kessler | Dec 8, 2014 | Creativity, Homeschool
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics {STEM} skills are vital to our kids’ futures, and the future of society. Besides… it’s fun to incorporate STEM into everyday activities for young children. I’ve pulled together 100 super-fun STEM resources to help you...
by Colleen Kessler | Nov 15, 2014 | Creativity
During the holidays, I try get to my kids involved in as much of the preparation as possible. Holidays – an the preparation for them – are the memory builders of childhood. One way I include them is by encouraging them to make gifts, cards, and wrapping paper for our...
by Colleen Kessler | Jun 30, 2014 | Creativity, Homeschool
You see things and you say, “Why?” But, I dream things that never were, and I say, “Why not?” George Bernard Shaw Do you dream? Do you encourage your children in their dreams? Dreaming is creativity in action, and critical to inspiring a lifelong love of learning in...
by Colleen Kessler | May 27, 2014 | Creativity, Family
Are you ready for summer? I can’t wait to play outside in the yard, grow gardens with the kids, and enjoy some super fun water play. There are so many ways to enjoy frugal family fun in the summer like the silly celebrations you can pull together when you pay...
by Colleen Kessler | Jun 11, 2013 | Creativity, Family
Summer days are so fun — you have the opportunity to build memories outside with your kids {without water} or splash and play outside. While I prefer to spend the majority of my {and the kids’} summer outside, some Ohio days are just too hot and muggy to head...