They say the road to success is paved in thank you cards. Have you mailed a thank you card recently? Think for a second…who do you need to say “thank you” to? There are probably a lot of people. So, if you’re going to write them thank you notes (and you should) and your list […]
Gifts Kids Can Make For Father’s Day
June 10, 2013 by
Father’s Day is less than a week away! This is such a busy time of year with the end of the school year and the beginning of summer that Father’s Day always seems to sneak up on me. Did it sneak up on you too? Do you still need a gift for that special papa […]
Free Printable Gratitude Cards for Kids
June 7, 2013 by
We’ve been having such a great time with these cards all week, I’m excited to finally be able to share them with you! The Best Part of My Day Was: Making these cards for you! Today’s Top 3 Things: You saw how we used this one on Wednesday, I Am Thankful For … and last, […]
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 […]
5 DIY Gift Ideas for Gardeners
May 20, 2013 by
We have been having a fickle Spring this year here on the East Coast. One with freezing temperatures one day and hot and sticky the next! But, I’m not complaining and neither is my garden! My plants are growing more and more everyday and they have been calling me outside to get into the garden! […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Scrapbooking in Small Pockets of Time
May 8, 2013 by
Do you enjoy scrapbooking, but find yourself waiting until you have hours of time to sit and do it? By then, does the pile of photos with no home seem overwhelming to you? I’m back with an update on the Michaels Make Every Moment Count blogger challenge, and I thought I would share some tips […]
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 […]
Homemade Gifts for Mother’s Day: Washi Tape Vase
May 6, 2013 by
Homemade gifts are perfect for Mother’s Day. Moms love to get crafts and cards that their kids have made so this washi tape vase kids craft is sure to be a hit! Making a washi tape vase from a Mason jar or jelly jar is so simple that even toddlers can do it with help! […]
Octonauts to the Rescue!
April 29, 2013 by
Looking for some fun toys to add to your child’s water table or pool this Summer? We were given a generous assortment of Octonaut toys to review, and the kids have enjoyed plenty of imaginative playtime fun with these! These action figure toys are based on the hit Disney Junior television series, The Octonauts, featuring […]
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 […]
9 Upcycled Gift Ideas for Her
April 11, 2013 by
Earth Day is right around the corner. I love that this holiday gets folks thinking about the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, but you don’t have to wait for Earth Day to think about ways you can turn trash to treasure! Check out these incredible gift ideas made from items we all have around the […]
Recycled Crafts for Kids: DIY Key Wind Chime
April 8, 2013 by
Gifts, especially those created by kids, don’t have to cost a lot of money. In fact, the perfect materials for a thoughtful gift may be sitting in your recycling bin. Giving old items new life is not only green, it’s a lot of fun. It is so cool to take something destined for the trash […]
Gift Ideas to Make the Most of Spring
April 3, 2013 by
There’s nothing more fun for kids than getting outdoors and being active. You can encourage outdoor play with these cool, new gift ideas perfect for Spring: 1. A Water Table – There are hours and hours of fun just waiting to be had in this small, portable water table. There’s something magical about mixing kids […]
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 […]
Homemade Alternatives to Easter Candy
March 25, 2013 by
Easter morning doesn’t have to equal sugar overload, there are tons of awesome alternatives to Easter candy! Here are seven homemade Easter gifts for kids that are just as much fun to create as they are to receive. Spring means warmer weather and more time spent playing outside. Which makes sidewalk chalk a perfect […]
