Minty Shamrock Milkshake
These St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shakes are simple and delicious — a perfect treat for your little Leprechauns. For this Irish Catholic family, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is a necessity — and it’s just plain fun. I like to...
Simple Steps for Putting Together a Perfect Calm Down Kit
When my son was a young toddler I heard other parents with kids the same age talking about how terrible tantrums were to deal with. And I just couldn’t relate. Our little guy was very verbal from a young age. He was pretty effective at communicating his needs...
11 Reasons I Love Staying Home with My Kids
The days are long, but the years are short… It’s said time and time again, but it’s hard to find the truth in that when one’s living in the heat of parenthood. I’m not above hiding out in the bathroom with the stash of chocolate I keep...
Homeschooling with Netflix | History Documentaries
We love Netflix, and use it to supplement our kids’ learning often. It’s been used to help teach character, early learning skills, and for fun. Some of my favorite things to stream, though, are science and history documentaries. ...
Valentine’s Day Dessert Parfaits
These Valentine’s Day Dessert Parfaits are simple and delicious — a perfect treat for your little Valentines. By now you know that I love Valentine’s Day. It’s fun to surprise the kids with treats and little acts of love. If...Welcome!
Hi! I’m Colleen, gifted specialist, educational consultant, author, speaker, and homeschool mom of four gifted/twice-exceptional kids.
Grab a cup of coffee, some of that chocolate you’re hiding from the kids, and join me as I learn, experiment, and explore with my kiddos — and hopefully inspire you a little in your journey alongside smart, quirky, creative kids, too!
