Winter is in full swing for many of us. This also means more germs and viruses floating around. Many people find themselves getting at least one bad cold or flu bug each winter season. If you also have little children, those germs can seem like they multiply much more quickly! Thankfully, there are lots of…
How I Boosted My Shy Son’s Confidence
I am so thrilled to be partnering with The Little Gym today to let you know about the incredible role they have played in boosting my shy son’s confidence. But just before I do, please let me set the stage … And as normal, this might take awhile … My little Benjamin has been shy…
Learning with a BIG and Simple Catapult
Very hard to believe, but the first day we used our log balancing beam, we simply used it for balancing. The boys were so engaged with that neat activity that they didn’t even notice it’s launching capability. Until Day 2. Sam stepped on the beam a little bit too quickly and noticed how fast the…
What Every Mama Needs to Know About One Year Olds
When I first started How Wee Learn, I thought it important to write a little bit about child development. I wrote three posts, on 12-18 month olds (this one), on 18-24 month olds, and on 2 year olds. Not because I am an expert (far from it), but because I think it is very important….
3 Extremely Unusal Ways to Save Money at Christmas
As you likely know, I love to write to you about learning activities with children, crafts and activities, and simple living in general. But am also very passionate about saving money. The reason I am able to be home now with my kids, that we are able to live on one income, and that we…
Keeping Warm
The very first moment I walked in to our new farmhouse, I was struck with what a “Christmas home” it was. I could already see that garland on the big oak staircase, the lights around the century old windows, and the fire roaring in the fireplace. I knew right then and there that this home…
When Moving is Hard…
We have found the most incredible country home – charming and rustic, yet bright and full of sunshine. Surrounded by open space and horses, and yet very close to civilization. It is what we have been dreaming of for years – and we move in just over a week. So why, tonight, am I so…
Unbelievable Health Benefits of Nature Walks!
If you have read our blog for any length of time, you likely know that we love nature walks. I love them because I find them relaxing, and my kids love to explore. Recently I looked into some of the health benefits of nature walks—and I was surprised at all of the research and studies…
Healthy Simple Living Series
I have decided to start a new series. A series on simple living. A series all about healthy eating, simple eating. A series where I am focusing on myself first, so I can focus on my family better. Like a lot of Mama’s I know, I have a bad habit of forgetting to take care…
