Anyone who believes that men…

 

Anyone who believes that men are the equal of women has never seen a man trying to wrap a Christmas present.

 

Although, I do have to say that the opposite was true in my own family. My father was an impeccable gift-wrapper and my mom couldn’t be bothered as much. Granted, she was also a church organist and very busy at this time of year. And some of my favorite memories are from the game my sister and I played when Mom finally handed us each a garbage bag and told us to just reach in and grab one thing at a time, because she didn’t have time to wrap. One would pick out something and the other would have to root around until she found her matching gift, as we usually got identical or similar gifts from Mom, trying to make it “fair.” (Bless her heart, lol.) 

My male best friend is the same way. He even makes his own bows. I have never seen anyone be as meticulous with gift wrapping as he is. His future wife is a lucky woman. 😉 

STEM Toys: Anki Cozmo Limited Edition, Interstellar Blue

Coding is the newest STEM skill that kids are quickly picking up and love to learn. Anki Cozmo is one of those fun robots that teach kids a lot about coding. He’s super cute and small, but has a huge personality and can become one of your kid’s favorite companions and teachers.

Available in limited edition Interstellar Blue, Cozmo teaches creative coding through a simplistic interface. Designed for children aged 8 and over, the possibilities with this interactive robot are endless. Continue reading “STEM Toys: Anki Cozmo Limited Edition, Interstellar Blue”

December Food Holiday Observances

December always elicits memories of family holiday parties. For many years, my parents used to cram a ton of people into the apartment at the end of our store, for an annual festive get-together with tons of food. My sister and I would help Mom prepare for days ahead of time. And then there were the Christmas day meals, both at our house and at my grandmother’s house. It’s just a great time of year to eat. So of course, we have to celebrate as many December food holiday observances as we can get our hands on!  Use this to help you to plan your menu at home, for creative snack ideas in the classroom, or party fun! I’ll keep adding links as I come up with them. Also be sure to check out my Pinterest boards of Recipes to Try and Montessori Food Prep Activities for even more ideas. Which ones are your favorites? Continue reading “December Food Holiday Observances”

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