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DIY – Edible Finger Paints to Make at Home

September 21, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 9 Comments

A couple of days ago we made some Edible Finger Paint.  It was incredibly easy to make.  It was also very easy to clean up after (and Gracie had a blast). I've read several kids activity books that suggestion using pudding as finger paint. However, I really prefer this variant because it's not as sweet, and therefore doesn't encourage kids to eat the paints. Also, you end up … [Read more...]

Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones…

September 17, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 5 Comments

I'm getting the baby ready for bed and Rainbow is being a monkey, bouncing around and generally being a  nuisance.  I make an offhand comment along the lines of, "Be careful or you'll break your head." She tells me, "I can't break! I'm made of wood." I look over to see that by her expression she is dead serious. It occurs to me that while she knows all about her … [Read more...]

Downtown Farmers’ Market {Essex County: Local}

September 15, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 4 Comments

The Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at the old Greyhound bus station on 44 University Avenue East, in downtown Windsor. This is a great place to bring your kids! The vendors are extremely friendly, and free cookies and other goodies have been scored by Rainbow. She loves the live music. We always end up spending a little extra time letting her dance … [Read more...]

Out of the Mouths of Moms: Silly Things Moms Say

September 14, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 4 Comments

Photo credit: Gustavo Devito What is the wackiest thing that's come out of your mouth since you've become a parent?  On almost a daily basis I find myself saying "mom things" that I never expected to hear anywhere, let alone hear coming from my own mouth. Things like: It's ok. It's just wet because your sister was chewing on it. No, you do NOT clean things with the … [Read more...]

C is for Crazy

September 11, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 5 Comments

After making sure two little bums are clean and that the big kid's juice cup is full, I was doing what I imagine every self-respecting internet addicted mommy does first thing in the morning -- checking my email. Apparently Rainbow woke up crazy today, because she comes running into the computer room stark naked and starts yelling out:  "I need a bath, a real bath, right … [Read more...]

Peche Island Daytrip {Essex County, Local}

September 10, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 7 Comments

The Citizen’s Environmental Alliance is hosting its yearly free day trip out to Peche Island.  I am so excited about this!  I have always wanted to visit Peche Island.  As I understand it, Peche Island is always open to the public, but you need a boat to get there.  I know it’s full of trees and pathways.  I also read that there are ruins from Hiram … [Read more...]

Shop Local, Shop Little — It Matters, Here’s Why

September 9, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 1 Comment

To me “shop local” means more then just looking for local produce in the nearby chain grocery store.  It means more then shopping at the local farmer’s market (which I do so love).  It means supporting the little guy.  It means choosing the local independent store, over the nearby big box store. Photo Credit: Sam Saunders Recently, my parents closed down the … [Read more...]

Through a Child’s Eyes

September 8, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

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Parenting: The Lows and the Highs…

September 8, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 1 Comment

I'm nursing Rocket to sleep and Rainbow is supposed to be downstairs reading.  She pops into the room to ask why there are two rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom.  I'm a little miffed at Rainbow for waking the baby, so I give the classic mom "There just are." answer and she heads back downstairs. Here's where it gets interesting. Rainbow heads back downstairs and … [Read more...]

Princess Stinky Toes and the Brave Frog Robert {Book Review}

September 7, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Princess Stinky-toes and the Brave Frog Robert by Leslie Elizabeth Watts (author/illustrator) My Rainbow just loves this book!  She asks me to read it almost daily.  As it is really meant for an older audience, it’s a bit on the longish side for her 3-year old attention span. So we tend to read it in two sittings.  There are also many call backs to familiar fairy tales … [Read more...]

Darn Tasty Instant Peanut Butter Dip

September 6, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant 1 Comment

I'm feeling quite proud of myself for coming up with this brilliant last minute lunch for Rainbow. It's lunch time and Rainbow is begging for a peanut butter sandwich, but we're out of bread. So what do we have... How about a peach?  Or no wait, an apple.  Hm... what if I give her a dish of peanut butter for dipping?  Wait a minute, flash of brilliance, what if … [Read more...]

What is it about crayons…

September 6, 2010 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

So the baby's asleep, and I've got Rainbow set up on the couch watching Zoboomafoo.  I'm in and out of the room taking care of some laundry. She is sitting quietly is what appears to be a TV induced coma.  The phone rings, and I book it upstairs to grab it before the ring wakes the baby.  After hanging up on the automated voice trying to tell me how to fix my credit card … [Read more...]

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