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Arts and Crafts, Play

Cardboard Box Puppet Theater

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I have been getting weekly messages from babycenter.com, since I was expecting my son.  In the last message of 2006, "the New Year's Message" they were wishing all the moms to "be the best mom you can be.”  What a nice new year's wish! That wish required 3 actions:Be patient Spend more time with your kid (s) Be a creative mom who addresses … [Read more...]

Arts and Crafts, Education

First words in pictures

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This poster of first words in pictures is prepared by our nanny who takes care of my son. We talk in Spanish at home per my request. I get to practice and my son learns Spanish.I am sure you know about the books on first words. Books with large prints, vibrant colors,  pictures accompanied by letters next to them. Ana, our beloved nanny, … [Read more...]

Arts and Crafts

Bus Costume for Children

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Everyone was asking me what my son is going to wear for Halloween. Since he is so little, he does not understand Halloween very well anyway. I was thinking of a cute animal costume so that we can take pictures. Ana, our nanny, suggested that we get him something that reflects his personality. She was right. Even though he was so young, my son was … [Read more...]

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I am a mother of two and a type of person who you would call “Jack of all trades, master of none”. As you might guess from categories, I love my children, reading, sewing, gardening, traveling and cooking. I also work full time so I have to be practical to do all the things I want to do in a 24-hr-day. More About Me


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