get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer. Because here in the DC Metro area, it’s …Read moreget kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises Week two of tabletop surprises is in the books, and it was a blast! Because my crew was busy fighting off some pretty awful summertime colds, we …Read morefun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises
fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises Every weekday in the summertime, I start the day by sharing a #tabletopsurprises post. Just one quick picture of what’s in store …Read morefun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises
cool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises It’s here! It’s here! It’s heeerrreeeee! I’m so happy. I’m so excited. And more than ever, I’m …Read morecool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises
kings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area We did it. We took the leap. We visited Kings Dominion with our kids this weekend. And? It was awesome. My husband …Read morekings dominion: family-friendly amusement park in the dc metro area
baseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game I have a hard time sitting still during sporting events. I won’t lie. I love the tailgating and the food and the crowds, but …Read morebaseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game
how to play bunco with FAMILIES On an off for years now, we’ve played Bunco with our family. At family gatherings, after the little ones had gone to bed, the adults rocked out …Read morehow to play bunco with FAMILIES
how to play bunco: super fun gno (girls’ night out) This month has been dedicated to spending time with friends–cultivating old friendships, spending time with …Read morehow to play bunco: super fun gno (girls’ night out)
little passports subscription service for kids: the unboxing! I have wanted to check out Little Passports for some time now, and here we are. Our dream has finally come true. Well, kind …Read morelittle passports subscription service for kids: the unboxing!
fun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises This is the last week we’re rolling with our tabletop surprises. Boo-hooooooooo. Even though our calendar was ten weeks and we’ve …Read morefun activities for kids: last week of tabletop surprises
summer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises I say it’s ‘summer fun for older kids’ only because my kids are no longer toddlers or preschoolers–they’re big-time …Read moresummer fun for older kids: tabletop surprises
backyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best Summer is in full swing, and what better way to really rock it out in the summertime than by camping? Not for real …Read morebackyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best
let kids learn on their own time: tabletop surprises We just finished week number six of our ten week tabletop surprises — a simple but clever way we encourage our kids to learn on their own …Read morelet kids learn on their own time: tabletop surprises
let kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors It’s easy for parents to fall into the trap of thinking that summer means camps, amusement parks, pool trips, beach, camping, picnics, and …Read morelet kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors
backyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun Many of my longtime readers will think I’ve officially lost my marbles after reading this post, and maybe I have. I just think it’s …Read morebackyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun
best summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises We’re continuing to rock it out with our tabletop surprises–simple, meaningful, and fun ‘surprises’ on our kitchen table every …Read morebest summer learning idea for kids: tabletop surprises
keeping kids busy in the summer: tabletop surprises We’re keeping our busy kids’ brains moving this summer with tabletop surprises. Simple ways to keep Maddy, Owen, and Cora engaged when …Read morekeeping kids busy in the summer: tabletop surprises
fun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games Originally published June 6, 2011 but republished today because, well, it’s worth it. This past week, we experienced something …Read morefun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games
summer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar I have been working and working and working and working and working on this calendar for weeks now, and I’m finally ready to share it. Woot. No …Read moresummer activities for thinking, curious, and creative kids: tabletop surprises calendar
gallon ziploc bag activities for preschoolers The following rockstar guest post is written by Barb of A Life in Balance. Barb has a ton of awesome ideas, and you should totally check out her …Read moregallon ziploc bag activities for preschoolers