Homespun and Hands-OnWhat’s The Good Of Resolutions Without Reflections?What is the song that you most identify with New Year’s Eve? You may not know the name of it; however, I’m sure you could hum the tune…Jan 4, 2018Jan 4, 2018
Homespun and Hands-OnWhat Is The Dichotomy In ‘Christmas Bagels?’By definition (according to Oxford Online) a TRADITION is: 1. the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the…Dec 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017
Homespun and Hands-OnWhat You’re Really Killing When You ‘Kill Santa’It was a warm day in early July, and I was standing in the kitchen when I was startled by a squeaky pubescent voice, “What’s this!” When I…Dec 19, 2017Dec 19, 2017
Homespun and Hands-OnHow To Take It To The Extreme And Enjoy A Stress-Free HolidayI’ve recently noted a marked increase in the number of social media posts from stressed parents. Pictures of piles of still-to-be-wrapped…Nov 25, 2017Nov 25, 2017
Homespun and Hands-OnHow To Raise Kids To Be Fearless Of Food — 10 Easy TipsBy the time we are grown-up, most adults have somewhat sophisticated palates when it comes to the foods we like or at least the foods we…Nov 25, 2017Nov 25, 2017
Homespun and Hands-OnHow To Help Children Grieve The Loss Of A PetLast week, I shared my family’s personal journey through pet ownership and the recent loss of Billy the Goat, which (although through much…Oct 29, 2017Oct 29, 2017
Homespun and Hands-OnThere Is No Such Thing As ‘Just A Pet!’Perhaps you read a recent blog we posted entitled, ‘A Puppy Sounded Like a Ride on the Crazy Train to Me.’ If you didn’t get a chance to…Oct 20, 2017Oct 20, 2017
Homespun and Hands-On13 Of The Most Important Virtues That Children Need To Know (Part 2)If you joined us for our last blog — ’13 of the Most Important Virtues That Children Need to Know (Part 1)’ — welcome back. If you just…Sep 15, 2017Sep 15, 2017
Homespun and Hands-OnHow We Stopped Worrying (About The Analog Clock) And Started To Love LearningHomespun and Hands-On® was born out of unconditional love for my children and tireless efforts to ensure a well-rounded and meaningful…Sep 4, 2017Sep 4, 2017
Homespun and Hands-OnThe Unsung Asset Of American Education Is Rather ‘Uncommon’When your children grow up and leave the nest, suddenly the silence, not the noise, becomes deafening. You find yourself quietly alone.Sep 3, 2017Sep 3, 2017