“The education of even a very small child does not aim for preparing him/her for school, but for life.” – Maria Montessori Although our toddler playroom is all set up for pretend play, our daily activities pretty much revolve around “real play” with practical purposes. The way I perform my everyday activities (doing laundry, cooking, […]

Christmas Day is almost here. If you are looking for unique toy gift ideas for your kids, I’m here to help. I’m a big advocate for wooden toys for kids. It’s better for the environment, can provide open-ended play, and can also be passed down to generations if kept in good shape. The best wooden toys […]

The toys are taking over your house? Kids toys can become an eyesore in your living space. For many parents, piles of colorful plastic toys and stuffed animals that overrun the house have become a nightmare. At the end of a long day when all you want to do is shut the door on the […]

We have been traveling in our van full time for almost 3 years now and able to stay cool and comfy during the hottest months thanks to our well-insulated van and Maxxair Fan; plus, we always travel to places with cool weather (lakes, mountains,..) during summer months to avoid the heat. So we never found […]