Author Archives: Kerri

About Kerri

Ahh…see that smile on my face? That’s a genuine smile. I love my family. I love the 4th of July. I love the beach. I love ice-cream. And the day this picture was taken, I was getting the combination of it all. Ahhh…that’s a real smile!

Colored Rice

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Kerri

Colored Rice is a fun sensory resource to have on hand.  While kids play in it, they are gaining skills in math, science, art, and fine motor concepts. How to make Colored Rice: Help your child measure 1 cup of … Continue reading →

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What Flavor Are You?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Kerri

What’s your favorite kind of ice cream? Apparently, it says something about you: Double Chocolate: You tend to be lively, creative and dramatic. Always the life of the party, you charm everyone you meet with your enthusiasm and sense of … Continue reading →

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“I Love You” BedTime Ritual

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kerri

As parents, we are well aware of the impact of our words towards our children.  Experts have reiterated the need to emphasize the positive, catch your children doing something good, and focus your energies on acknowledging the positive behavior, rather … Continue reading →

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A Cleaner Shower

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Kerri

Today I mastered the art of a clean tub and shower. Might I introduce you to an old pal, Comet. Not this Comet: This one:I’ve used The Works, Scrubbimg Bubbles, and even Baking Soda in my tub, and today I … Continue reading →

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Happy Bat-o-lanterns

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Kerri

This week’s cool adventure was making Bat Pumpkins! They’re adorable, fun to make with youngsters, and better yet, the squirrels don’t eat these nearly as fast as carved jack-o-lanterns. What you’ll need: Pumpkins –real or plastic black acrylic paint black … Continue reading →

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Taste the Rainbow

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Kerri

Kids LOVE colors.  And while not all kids will eat the Rainbow of colors advised by their docs (red/oranges/greens on every plate…), they will LOVE this rainbow cake! First, make 2 batches of white cake batter.  2 Cake Mixes work … Continue reading →

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Life is better with…The Dunstan Baby Language

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Kerri

We’ve all been there…your newborn baby is crying and you’re up for the umpteenth time in the night.  You’ve changed her, fed her, rocked her, burped her, sung to her, swaddled her, bathed her…but she’s still crying!  WHY?  Steve joked … Continue reading →

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Adventure Mom

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Kerri

Ahh…see that smile on my face?  That’s a genuine smile.  I love my family.  I love the 4th of July.  I love the beach.  I love ice-cream.  And the day this picture was taken, I was getting the combination of … Continue reading →

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