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Looking for a fun way to work on your little one’s literacy skills? Check out this fun St.Patrick’s Day Literacy Memory Match activity that is versatile, fun and inexpensive.  St.Patrick’s Day Literacy Memory Match I’m always looking for fun ways to maximize my kid’s learning. I have a couple of kiddos I have to practice literacy with at the primary level. That’s why I love picking games that are themed for the season to keep things fun and fresh. Continue reading St.Patrick’s Day Literacy Memory Match at ConservaMom.

Last week, Rob asked for your advice about teaching woodworking to children. Many of you have extensive thoughts on the subject! – Editor “I think the best way to pass it on is to encourage the youngsters to watch Papa Rob working in the shop and occasionally invite them to do something they can safely execute while you supervise. And maybe take them to the occasional Saturday kids event at Home Depot. I’m risking treading across the TL/DR barrier here. Do I recall that you’re a guitarist? Fun story, if so. My son followed my love of guitar and woodworking....

I have always been a morning person. I love a good morning routine and I love getting a jump on the day. That being said, with three kids aged five and under, you can imagine that our mornings can get a bit chaotic around here. I don’t know about you, but when my morning is rushed, stressful, and chaotic, it can easily mess up my whole day. A couple months ago, I set out to start making some changes to our morning routine to try to make things simpler, less stressful, and more enjoyable. I wanted slower, more peaceful mornings...

by CJ Connor When I was younger, the best part of working at my dad’s board game shop Of Dice and Decks was how easily I could get away with reading books through my shift. I’d hole myself up in the staff room with a stack of Isaac Asimov books half as tall as I was and, when Dad came to slap my wrists (metaphorically, of course), I’d say, “Maybe you should pay me minimum wage if you want to motivate me.” Now, of course, the in-store cafe was a much bigger perk. And one that I’d taken advantage of...

Love and free things to do in Portland is what February is all about We’ve almost made it through the rainy months, parents. If your kids are like ours, we know they’ve spent plenty of time at indoor playgrounds trying to kick cabin fever and along the trails on a scenic winter hike with the fam. Maybe you’ve even made a day trip to find sun in the mountains and some amazing ski runs too. As we wait for the sun and the bulbs to start up in March, we’ve got tons of ways you and the kids can make...