Raising baby chickens is a rewarding task that leaves us with entertainment, wonderful learning opportunities, and of course, amazing eggs. If you have ever thought about raising your own chickens for eggs now is the time to consider giving your children the rare experience of having their very own backyard flock! My daughter is […]
Make Every Moment Count
May 7, 2013 by
Did you know that May is National Scrapbook Month? Scrapbooking can be a great way to showcase or catalog memories, and I am so excited to be participating in the Michaels Make Every Moment Count blogger challenge!! First, I headed to Michaels to browse for some inspiring supplies and project ideas. I have two ideas […]
Insect Lab Nature Investigation
May 1, 2013 by
Spring brings flowers, warm air, green grass . . . and insects. Many, many insects! Due to mild weather and their natural instinct to hunt for food after winter hibernation, insects are abundant in the spring. Many spring insects are young; they have recently hatched out of an egg case or matured from pupae to […]
Fun with Disney Paints — Part 2
April 25, 2013 by
This creative room re-do project is brought to you by Glidden via MomTrends. You may remember a few weeks ago when I posted about the girls’ bedroom painting project. I’m happy to report the process is going very well! To start, I used masking tape to hold stencils in place to paint the girls’ names […]
Planting a Three Sisters Garden
April 16, 2013 by
Short on space but still want a garden? Try planting a Three Sisters Garden with your kids this year! With a few modifications this Native American technique can even be adapted to grow in a pot and you can enjoy all the benefits of these plants that help each other grow in even the smallest […]
5 Simple Experiments with Water
April 11, 2013 by
April is known for it’s rain showers. What better time to try some simple science experiments with water! Today, I’m sharing with you 5 simple experiments that need only a few items and take just a few seconds to set up, yet are fun and explore different properties of water. 1. Bending pencil experiment Materials […]
Fun with Disney Paint — Part I
April 7, 2013 by
My two girls love sharing a bedroom, but have been asking for a bit a re-do just to spice things up a bit. When our friends from MomTrends asked if we would like to review a new specialty paint from Disney, we just had to give it a try! We thought the Ready, Set, Glow! paint […]
Cooking is Learning
January 21, 2013 by
Getting your kids excited about learning could be as simple as getting them in the kitchen. I love this video from our contributing writer Jodie Fitz because it showcases how the simple act of cooking with your kids can present virtually limitless learning opportunities! After watching the video, you’re sure to be inspired to cook […]
Cooking Light Magazine 2-for-1 Special
January 11, 2013 by
I wanted to let you know about a great subscription deal from our friends at Cooking Light magazine. I was lucky enough to be gifted with a subscription for many years now and it’s one of my all-time favorite magazines! Every issue of Cooking Light is full of easy and delicious recipes to make for […]
Simplify Your Life: Tips for the New Year
January 9, 2013 by
When I used to work as an Elementary School Counselor, parents frequently requested, “Help my child learn to be organized!” Organization is a skill that can be taught to some degree and I was happy to help . . . but I would often gently encourage those parents to look openly into their everyday lives, […]
10 Recommended Resources for Simplifying
January 7, 2013 by
With the New Year comes the opportunity for a fresh start! Here are some of our favorite resources to help you simplify and organize your household with tips to clean the clutter, organize your time, and foster relationships. I love tools that help me spend more quality time with my family. Wishing you all the […]
10 Things for Kids to Do While Waiting for Turkey
November 19, 2012 by
With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, are you looking for a few ways to keep the kids entertained while they wait for that delicious turkey?? Here are a few low-mess and easy to set up ideas to keep up your sleeve just in case: 1. Hand Stamped Memory Game — A simple game […]
Hershey’s Boo Blvd. — Quick Party Craft
October 23, 2012 by
Are you hosting a Halloween celebration with the kids? Need a quick craft activity to keep them busy? These cute little ghosts were a big hit around here, they were super quick and easy to make. Plus, they double as treat containers for the kids to take home too! To make your own spooky ghost […]
Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
October 21, 2012 by
We had a great time visiting the Count’s Halloween Spooktacular event at Sesame Place! It’s going on every weekend until Halloween. A big thank you to Sesame Place for inviting us! Wishing you and your family a lovely (Spooktacular) weekend!
Sunday Snapshot — At the Pumpkin Patch!
October 14, 2012 by
Wishing you and your family a lovely weekend!!
Quick Craft: Bread Tag Monsters
October 2, 2012 by
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Halloween? Need a quick little craft project to keep the kids busy? Do you collect bread tags for no good reason?? Then this silly monster craft is for you!! To make your own bread tag monsters, you will need: a collection of bread tags and […]
DIY School Supplies: Modern Notebooks
August 22, 2012 by
It’s almost time for back-to-school, and the kids have been hard at work making many of their own school supplies for the upcoming year! This was one of Emily’s favorite projects because (just like her mother) she seems to have inherited a love of decorative tape. Oh, how I LOVE beautiful tape!! Did you know […]
How to Make a Doll Clipboard and Pencil Set
April 10, 2012 by
It’s official — Emily has inherited my love for office supplies! Know what’s cuter than office supplies?? MINI office supplies!! What I love about this project is that Emily (now 8 yrs old) could make the little clipboard and pencil set for her dolls with very little help from me, and she was inspired to […]
