Written by Cait Fitzpatrick Curley of My Little Poppies The holiday dust is starting to settle and I don't know about you guys, but I am ready to hunker down and enjoy our winter break. Many of my friends are filling their winter breaks with activities: indoor playgrounds, museum trips, …
10 unique, educational stocking stuffer ideas
Written by Caitlin Curley of My Little Poppies I absolutely adore the holiday season, but I dread all of the stuff that comes with it. I'm not talking about cookies, or handmade ornaments, or holiday cards from friends and family. I love all of that stuff. I'm referring to the accumulation of …
Homeschooling with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Homeschooling with Seasonal Affective Disorder ~ Written by Cait Curley of My Little Poppies It happens every year, without fail, and I don't know if it is my age or what, but each year it gets a little bit worse. And, sometimes, it strikes all of a sudden, out of the blue... er- gray. The …
5 back to school sanity savers
Written by Cait Curley of My Little Poppies When it comes to homeschooling, I've learned to expect the unexpected. No matter how much time you put into homeschool planning and organization, things will pop up. Sick days Car trouble Leaky ceilings Awful weather Broken …
How to boost summer learning with travel games
Written by Cait Curley of My Little Poppies Gosh, I love summer. I love the sunshine, the white space on my calendar, and making memories with my children. Simple memories are my favorite ones to make. When I think back to my childhood, some of my favorite memories are those simple …