Fresh corn is one of the essential ingredients of summer, without it, summer just wouldn’t be the same. There are tried and true recipes and ways to cook corn that have been passed down through generations; corn on the cob and corn bread immediately come to mind. We have jazzed up old ideas with new, […]
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DIY Flip Flop Craft
July 7, 2014 by
My kids loved their teachers this year so we wanted to give them a special homemade gift at the end of the school year. We decided to give them a summer fun themed gift and made a DIY flip flops craft with materials we found at the Dollar Store! Homemade Flip Flop Gift: flip […]
Five Amazing Hikes to Take With Kids
July 5, 2014 by
These five amazing hikes to take with kids weren’t a conscious thing at first… it just started with a walk in the woods, which then turned into a weekly walk in the woods, which then turned into a hike with friends out beyond the confines of cellphone reception and into the world of “leave only footprints, take […]
How to Tie Dye a Shirt
July 4, 2014 by
Here is a tutorial to show how to tie dye a shirt, a classic Summer craft to try to with the kids! These tips for keeping the mess to a minimum are a great way to maximize the fun! These tie dyed shirts are the perfect Summer “uniform” for kids. My kids were so proud of how bright […]
Exploring Kids Castle in Doylestown, PA
June 29, 2014 by
A Day at Kids Castle in Doylestown, PA If you’re looking for a fun field trip for the kids in the greater Philadelphia area, you may want to check out the amazing Kids’ Castle within Doylestown, PA’s Central Park! My kids took one look at it and declared it as the “best most fun playground ever”. […]
10 Best Travel Games and Activities for Kids
June 23, 2014 by
These travel games and activities for kids are some of our family’s favorites for road trips, or anytime you are in need of a little mess-free fun! If you have a road trip planned for this Summer, these travel games are sure to keep the kids entertained along the way. A big thank you to […]
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 […]
Make a Water Fight Kit!
June 11, 2014 by
These water fight kits are a fun way to surprise family and friends with a little treat to gear up for the Summer months! I have included a free printable label for easy gift-giving too. My kids love dunking the sponge bombs into buckets of water to throw to each other for games of catch, and […]
Our Favorite Healthy Family Habits
June 10, 2014 by
The summer months are a great time to focus on developing healthy family habits that are fun and easy to incorporate into your daily schedule! Here are some of our favorite ways to find our family’s “healthy sweet spot,” where making daily healthy habits can be fun and easy to do. Added bonus — be sure […]
Quick Learning Activity for Preschoolers
May 29, 2014 by
This super quick learning activity for preschoolers is easy to set up and only uses a few materials! It’s great for practicing spelling, letter identifcation, phonics, handwriting, and fine-motor skills. My daughter thought this “Build It! Write It!” activity was such a fun way to learn, and I later kept the materials available to her as […]
Dragons Love Tacos Activities for Kids
May 29, 2014 by
For a fun time with the kids this Summer, make a story book come to life by re-creating a themed recipe inspired by a story book! This post is part of our Story Bites series where we feature some of our favorite story books for kids along with a kid-friendly recipe to make at home. […]
Gearing Kids Up for Game Day
May 28, 2014 by
Playing sports is a great way to keep kids active outdoors during the Summer months. My kids really love kicking a soccer ball around the yard, running outside playing tag, or even setting up an outdoor obstacle course! I thought I would share one of our favorite snacks for game day, or any other time we […]
Ways to Play and Learn with Water Outdoors
May 15, 2014 by
These creative ways to play and learn with water outdoors are sure to delight kids of all ages! When the weather starts to warm up, you’ll want to refer to this list to keep cool and have lots of ideas for good clean fun on-hand. Here are 10 of our favorite ways to play […]
NEW Kids’ Culinary Passport eBook
May 5, 2014 by
Last Summer the authors from our sister site, Inner Child Food teamed up to release a series of posts featuring crafts and recipes from around the world called Kids’ Culinary Passport. We’re proud to present this great educational series in a new convenient eBook format with all of the detailed recipes, instructions, printable passport, and […]
Dinner and a Movie: Ratatouille
April 30, 2014 by
After school every Friday, my family enjoys a traditional Family Movie Night. Our feature begins promptly at 4:30, and it’s the one night of the week we let the boys eat in front of the television. It’s super special to them, and I get several hours of snuggles out of the deal, so I don’t […]
Flower Crafts for Preschoolers
April 6, 2014 by
These flower crafts for preschoolers are sure to get the little ones excited for Spring to arrive! Many of these flower crafts use common household materials you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple and fun activities for Spring!! 1. Flower Prints from Soda Bottles Make flower prints from empty soda bottles to create unique […]
Fun Crafts and Activities for Kids Ages 8-12
February 20, 2014 by
Here are 10 fun crafts and activities for kids ages 8-12 that are sure to delight! These projects can be a great way to connect with your kids, spend time together, and learn something new. Best of all, they don’t cost a lot of money, and many of these make fantastic handmade gifts for family […]
Your Guide to Amazing Recipes for PLAY!
January 31, 2014 by
Need a few creative ideas to keep the kids entertained? Here are some of our favorite EASY recipes for play that are sure to inspire plenty of imaginative playtime fun! Did you know that you can make your own paint, sidewalk chalk, bubble solution, and more? I love that so many of these recipes call […]
