Summer time is upon us, which means that road trips are as well! As a child, I remember sitting in the back seat, reading sign after sign on the way to our destination and wondering the age old question — “Are we there yet?” And, honestly, as an adult, I often feel that same way. It […]
Favorite Road Trip Snacks, Treats, and Tips
July 1, 2015 by
Summer time is time for road trips, right? And, whether they be long or short trips in the car, it’s always good to be prepared, because honestly no one likes to be in the car with a rumbly tummy… Everyone wants to get where you’re going as quickly as possible, right? Well, at least that’s […]
Rainy Day Snack Treat
April 29, 2015 by
Here’s a fun rainy day snack treat you can make for the kids! You know the old saying, “April showers bring May flowers…”? Well, we certainly have had plenty of April showers around here! April can often be a gloomy month, but the saying is true that all that rain brings lots and lots of […]
20 Knock Knock Jokes for Kids
April 29, 2015 by
Everyone loves a good joke, right? And kids, in particular, are always up for a knock, knock joke. Knock, knock jokes are really the perfect kid friendly joke as they aren’t long and involved, they have a nice rhythm, plus they are easy to remember. Here is an extra fun way to share your favorite knock, […]
Math Activities for Spring
March 31, 2015 by
These Math activities for Spring are a great way to foster creative learning fun! When I think of Spring, the first things that pop into my head are flowers, butterflies and bugs! Today, I’ve got a little Spring-time fun that brings together flowers, butterflies and bugs and MATH, not mention a little art too! To […]
5 Tips for Hosting a Pumpkin Painting Party
October 20, 2014 by
Every year (but one) for the past five years we have held a Paint your own Pumpkin Party. It’s a fun, non-birthday, reason for us to gather together with our friends during our favorite season. We hold the party outside and enjoy the crunch of leaves under our feet and the cool autumn breezes. It’s […]
DIY Cork Boards and Pushpins, Back to School Gift to Stay Organized…
August 18, 2014 by
It’s back to school time! Some of you have already been back for a week or more, for some this is your first week back and others, still have a couple of weeks of summer to go. Wherever your first day lands I’m sure we are all on the same page when it comes to […]
A Sweet Housewarming Gift Kids Can Make…
July 16, 2014 by
We’ve recently had friends of ours move to a new home, fortunately for us it was just down the road a bit. We also have some new neighbors moving in down the street soon. The idea of new neighbors and moving is both exciting and confusing to our children, 4 & 6. While, my daughter […]
10 Simple Ways to Make Road Trips Special
June 18, 2014 by
School is out and summer vacation is here which also means road trips! Road trips take careful planning, right? How will you get there, what time to leave, pack lunch or grab it on the road? Whatever you are doing you always want to be prepared so that the road trip goes as smoothly as […]
DIY Felt Easter Basket…
April 7, 2014 by
It’s nearly time for Peter Cottontail to come hopping down the bunny trail and begin delivering those Easter eggs! ‘Tis also the season for Egg hunts and egg dying and Easter goodies! Of course with all of those goodies you must have an Easter basket too! Typically, I’m pretty traditional when it comes to Easter […]
5 Creative Ways to Display Your Child’s Artwork…
March 17, 2014 by
Did you know that March is National Youth Art Month? The goal of Youth Art Month is to “emphasize the value of participating in art for all children.” One of the easiest ways to participate in your own home this month and to support your children and their art work is to display their art work […]
At Home Date Night Ideas for Parents
February 3, 2014 by
Let’s face it, we all need a night out every once in a while. Date nights help us, as parents, recharge and reconnect with each other. But, then again, date nights out “on the town” can be expensive between the cost of the babysitter, and dinner, or movies, or whatever else your plans are…it racks […]
Stamped Polymer Clay Hearts
January 27, 2014 by
Christmas is behind us and February is quickly approaching, which, of course, means the next holiday… Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day happens to fall directly between my birthday and my daughter’s birthday. Needless to say, February is a busy month for us (don’t forget Groundhog’s Day)! But, despite the busyness we always enjoy making a little something […]
Simple Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Holidays
November 25, 2013 by
The holidays can be overwhelming for all of us, children and adults alike. We often find ourselves rushing around from one holiday event to the next. And it’s easy to become exhausted from flitting from one store to the next shopping for gifts. It’s so important to remember to take time to simply slow…down…! The […]
Fun Fall Festival Photo Props
October 14, 2013 by
We are getting ready to host our third annual pumpkin painting party this coming weekend! This year is especially exciting because I managed to “wrangle” some of my neighbors into helping me and we are turing it into a block party! And so, with an entire block to fill, there must be some extra added […]
Low, or No Cost Fall Family Fun…
September 23, 2013 by
Do you feel that? Can you smell it? Yup, Fall is in the air! Ahhhh…I love Fall. It’s definitely my favorite time of year. I love that it begins to get cooler out, but not too cool, oh and here in our area, it means that those dreaded mosquitoes go away too! Summer is nice, […]
Photo Collage Thank You Notes
August 26, 2013 by
There are so many reasons to say “Thank You” aren’t there? Thank you for: the gift, the trip, being my teacher, being my friend…and oh so many more reasons… Of course, one of the most common reasons to send a thank you note is as a thank you for a gift. After birthday parties and […]
Repurposed Craft for Summer, Sun Catchers…
July 15, 2013 by
Summer is in full swing here, the cicadas are chittering, vegetables are growing…We are spending lots and lots of time outside these days imagining, story telling and playing. With all this time being spent outside, why not decorate the outside just like we decorate inside, right? Here are two DIY suncatcher projects that are great […]
