Homeschool Mode: A Day In The Life Of A Mom Teaching Her Child At Home on Holiday

It’s no secret that I’ve been doing a lot of research about homeschooling. Even though my child is still a toddler, I have been busy gathering resources, books, and learning from homeschooling veterans by attending conferences and seminars/workshops about teaching at home. Since the holiday season is upon us, we had our “first day” of not having to go to toddler class, and being “officially on Christmas vacation.”...

“Michael Jackson: The Life Of An Icon” is a Must-Have For Any Michael Jackson Fan

It’s December once again. The holidays are upon us, and ever since I was a little girl, I associated Christmastime with how Christmas carols sung by the Jackson 5 would fill the radio airwaves.  Songs like “Give Love On Christmas Day,” “The Christmas Song,” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause,” and “Someday at Christmas” are just a few of those familiar songs that Michael Jackson has performed in his...

Baby Genius Mozart & Friends Sleepytime DVD and CD: A Great Aid in Getting Your Child To Sleep

When I gave birth in 2008, my older brother Tony and sis-in-law Lizanne gave us a wonderful gift (among so many nice items for our baby) that we still use to this day.  It’s a DVD (with a bonus CD) of “Baby Genius Mozart and Friends Sleepytime.”My daughter is turning three in two months, and there have been many baby things that we’ve been able to let go of (shared baby books, accessories and baby clothes with my sisters-in-law...

How To Teach Your Child To Play & Enjoy Music with Rainbow Music Bells

It’s no secret that music has wonderful benefits for children.  Since it’s always been such a huge part of my own life, it’s been a delight to see that my daughter loves music too.  Lately we’ve been able to add a new instrument to her collection of musical toys, and it’s been exciting for her to try out some new fun activities with her new Rainbow Music Bells.Drian got all curious and excited when she watched one of her...

Toddler Music and Movement Fun

While I’ve been busy learning more about my homeschooling options, I’ve preoccupied myself with exposing my Drian to a lot of music and movement.  At this age (she’s turning 3 in just a few months), there’s so much for a little toddler to enjoy and learn about music.  And since music has been my lifeblood all these years, it’s been such a pleasure being able to share this love and joy with her. Music and movement classes...