Reading With Your Toddler

Your baby developed a love of books through read aloud experiences with his parents. Now, he is toddler and still loves books. Your baby has changed drastically. Your reading style must also change. As a toddler, your child will take on a more active part in the reading. He may begin to imitate you and repeat words. From books your toddler will learn new words and develop ‘favorites’. Because young toddlers are often still in the exploration stage, board books and hard covers are still best choices. Pick books with simple concepts and text. Young toddlers love books with familiar … Continue reading

Lighting For Less

Every month we get bills to pay. And every month I try to brainstorm ways to save on those bills. Electricity is expensive as we are reminded every month as that bill rolls in. But there are some ways you can help reduce your energy costs just by working on the light bulbs throughout the house. Try implementing some of these general tips and you might see a nice reduction reflected on your next electricity bill. Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Energy efficient light bulbs are just as bright as their counterparts. However, they are drastically less in cost than a … Continue reading