The 4th of July is one of my all-time favorite holidays. I love any excuse to gather with friends and family, there are no gifts involved, and lots of opportunities for family time and being thankful for our freedom. Being with my family is always top on my list, so here’s 10 great ways you […]
Red, White and YOU: Patriotic Crafts for the 4th
June 28, 2013 by
Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches – Cookies, Fro Yo & Sprinkles! These tasty treats would be the perfect way to cool off your little sweeties on the 4th of July Fireworks Paintings – Paint & Q-tips, that’s all you need for this simple, yet fun activity — now even the little ones can make their own firework display. Aluminum Star […]
DIY Fireworks Crowns
June 25, 2013 by
In my house just about any holiday can be made more special with a handmade crown. These clover crowns were a big hit with my little one on St. Patrick’s Day, so for Independence Day I set out to create a red white and blue themed crown craft. These simple pipe cleaner crowns are festive […]
Kid Poll: Make A Difference Right Now
June 24, 2013 by
We asked some of our favorite little people what they thought they could do to make a difference today. The responses were heart-warming: “If I see someone hurt, I ask what happened and if they’re OK.” Will, age 7, from Not Just Cute “Having a lemonade stand to raise money for people with cancer.” Emily, age 9, […]
50 Ways to Make a Difference This Summer
June 17, 2013 by
The lazy days of summer are the perfect time to focus on making a difference and doing acts of kindness with your kids! Here’s a list of 50 ways you can make a difference this summer if you are looking for inspiration… 1. Wash someone’s car. 2. Make paper fans to pass out at the […]
I am thankful for ….
June 5, 2013 by
We’ve been working on some fun printables to share with you this week! Here’s a sneak peek of one of them: I was planning to release all four of them to you today, but while I was editing photos and loading files, I caught my daughter doing this: This is a picture of her little […]
Teaching Empathy To Children Through Volunteering
May 18, 2013 by
We all want our little ones to learn to read and write, to know the difference between right and wrong, to be confident and self-assured, but most of all parents want their children to be happy and healthy. Teaching your child to experience empathy is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your […]
Homemade Jam from Little Hands
April 26, 2013 by
This post is from our newest contributor, Arlee Greenwood of Small Potatoes. You’re going to love her! “Each day learn something new, and just as important, relearn something old.” ~Robert Brault I spent countless hours as a child, sitting in my mother’s kitchen watching her preserve fruits and vegetables from her garden. I was convinced […]
10 Things You Can Do Right Now…
April 15, 2013 by
The thought of making a difference can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 10 things you can do right now (really!) that can make our world a better place… 1. Plant a tree. 2. Send a card to a service member. 3. Turn off the water while you brush your […]
Cherishing Simple Pleasures in Spring
April 1, 2013 by
“I must admit I’m a bit of an Autumn girl, but you really can’t beat the magic of Spring!” ~ Jane In the Spring, we love going outside and searching our garden for new flowers that might be peaking up, and identifying the birds and bugs in our yard. There is so much wonderment in […]
Quick & Easy Trail Mix for Kids
March 29, 2013 by
A few Easter’s back, when my kids were still toddlers, I worried about filling their baskets with candies and chocolates and everything else sugary sweet that comes along with Easter. Instead, I came up with this quick and easy trail mix using items in my pantry. It’s now a favorite part of our Easter family […]
Smile, it’s Spring!
March 20, 2013 by
I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~Ruth Stout The days are getting warmer, and my thoughts once again turn to the garden. We spent the weekend prepping our beds to get ready for this season’s plantings. I just had to stop and chat about […]
20 Simple Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day
March 18, 2013 by
Easy ideas for parents and kids! I love the concept of simple kindness. It doesn’t take much to brighten someone’s day and the ripple effects of spreading joy are down right amazing. These ideas don’t require a lot of time or money, but they are sure do make the world a little brighter. Do […]
Inspiration All Around!
March 16, 2013 by
It’s been so much fun getting to know everyone and reading your stories on how & where your children are inspired to create. I’ve noticed a common trend in all of our children being inspired by the simplest of things, and nature in particular. It really is quite fascinating. We had a lively discussion on […]
How Do You Inspire Creativity?
March 13, 2013 by
This week’s topic is one of my personal favorites: kids and creativity. They go hand in hand with one another quite naturally. Valerie shared some wonderful gift ideas to spark the creative process, but I didn’t want to stop there. I know this is a topic we could spend a few days talking about … […]
