Remodeling rooms in your home can increase your home’s value. Your kitchen is the focal point of your home and the one room you spend the most time. This room is often where your guests end up hanging out when invited to your home. Bathroom remodeling is one of the rooms on top of the […]
Sensory Focused Painting Activities
Children learn by engaging in a variety of activities. Encouraging sensory activities allows your child to explore through touch, smell, sight and sound. In addition, introducing sensory focused painting activities into your child’s routine encourages creativity, large motor skills, and enhances eye/hand coordination. As the activity unfolds, your child will learn social and vocabulary skills […]
How to Make a Butterfly Habitat
Hatching butterflies is a wonderful science project that teaches kids about life cycles, as well as other skills such as research and responsibility. If you are interested in trying this with your child, here are a few tips to help you pull it off smoothly. Planning for Your Butterflies Researching and planning is a […]
Recycling Glass in Concord CA
If you have glass that is cracked or broken, and you are wondering what to do with it, recycling the glass can be a great option. From windows to glass bottles, there are many places throughout Contra Costa County where you can either have the glass picked up or drop it off yourself. Glass Recycling […]
Three San Ramon Valley Parks to Visit
Living in the Danville and San Ramon area gives you access to some excellent parks. When you have nearby parks, there’s more of an incentive to get out and enjoy the outdoors more often. Learning more about the area’s parks and their amenities will provide you with the incentive you need to enjoy everything. […]
STEM Activities for 2 1/2 Years to 12 Years
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, an educational plan which encourages learning the scientific process. The concept behind STEM is to interest children in science and math earlier, motivating them to pursue these fields during secondary education. Preschool: Basics of Math and Science Babies are born with the scientific process at their […]
Glass for Your Greenhouse
This article will give you a general idea of which materials work best when it comes to building green houses. It will look at the pros and cons of each material making your green house building decision a little easier. Greenhouse Material Choices There are six common materials used to build and protect a greenhouse. Glass […]
Spare the Air Days
California is a beautiful state, and there are numerous efforts to help preserve its natural environment. Part of the awareness of keeping the air clean for residents comes with knowledge that California is the country’s most populous state. Initiatives that encourage carpooling, public transit, and biking are popular in the Bay Area. Good Reasons to […]
The Montessori Method for your Preschooler to Kindergartner
Dr. Maria Montessori developed the Montessori Method of education. It was her goal to center the educational approach of teaching the young based on scientific observation of a child from birth to adulthood. This approach has now had more than 100 years of success. Dr. Montessori’s approach was to view your child as an eager […]
Organic and At Home Solutions for Cleaning
If you prefer to follow natural trends when it comes to cleaning your home, you may be baffled by glass. Glass can be hard to keep clean at the best of times and at all times. If you would like to know how to keep your glass clean and shiny without chemicals, give the following organic and […]