homemade scratch-off tickets (fun stocking stuffers!) It’s been a busy few days–weeks!–with our December birthday and work and school and holiday …Read morehomemade scratch-off tickets (fun stocking stuffers!)
holiday time fun-fact lunchbox notes I said yesterday, my kids have taken to the Christmas around the World, and I am so totally over the moon about it. They’re batty over a …Read moreholiday time fun-fact lunchbox notes
learning during read-alouds: non-fiction that WORKS The first few times Owen had media at school this year, he came home with the most random books. His first book …Read morelearning during read-alouds: non-fiction that WORKS
new for us friday: gaylord national ICE! (& why you should go) This New For Us Friday, I’m totally excited to share something that I wish every family was able to do, even during this busy time of …Read morenew for us friday: gaylord national ICE! (& why you should go)
quick trick: how to take great holiday photos This holiday-inspired Quick Trick is a little somethin’ for the moms and dads out there who strive for that perfect holiday family photo that …Read morequick trick: how to take great holiday photos
advent activity calendar 2011 It’s that time of year again, when everyone’s scrambling to do a million trillion things in 24 days. Christmas music’s been …Read moreadvent activity calendar 2011
holiday traditions: curious george holiday spectacular! Since families grow stronger with traditions, I’m all about finding tiny ways of celebrating and creating time together. We’re already …Read moreholiday traditions: curious george holiday spectacular!
how to use halloween candy for (sneaky) fun learning There may only be a few more days left until our Jack-O-Lanterns turn into lunch for the squirrels (if they haven’t already!), but the candy …Read morehow to use halloween candy for (sneaky) fun learning
boo! it’s halloween GHOST bingo! Yeeees! It’s here. It’s creepy, it’s crazy, and it’s a little bit spooky (not really). It’s for everyone, …Read moreboo! it’s halloween GHOST bingo!
we teach: holiday learning eBook — free, fab, filled with ideas Hip, hip, HOORAY!! The we teach holiday learning eBook is hot off the presses! Filled with fabulous ideas from over 30 brilliant members of our …Read morewe teach: holiday learning eBook — free, fab, filled with ideas
halloween joke lunchbox notes: spooky, fun laughs It’s almost Halloween! And of course, I’ve got googly eyes in my back pocket at all times, but I’ve also got something I’m …Read morehalloween joke lunchbox notes: spooky, fun laughs
halloween class party ideas: help for classroom parents It’s almost Halloween time, which means that all around the world, Classroom Parents will soon be a-scramblin’ for Halloween party …Read morehalloween class party ideas: help for classroom parents
garden stepping stones and decorations Maddy, Cora, and I have always wanted to beautify our garden and flower beds with the pretty statues and mosaics we see at our local garden …Read moregarden stepping stones and decorations
happy july 4th flag cake (gloriously gluten-free!) The Happy 4th of July Flag Cake is one of our favorite family traditions. And though I know that I could whip that puppy out in no time flat, …Read morehappy july 4th flag cake (gloriously gluten-free!)
happy mother’s day to you, and you, and you! It’s Mother’s Day, and though I am still totally exhausted and spent the entire Mother’s Day weekend sick in bed, voiceless and …Read morehappy mother’s day to you, and you, and you!
fun and easy april fool’s tricks for kids Ha! It’s almost April Fool’s Day–the silliest holiday in the history of holidays. I’ve got something super up my sleeve for …Read morefun and easy april fool’s tricks for kids
how we make st. patrick’s day fun, festive, and family-friendly March is slipping away! St. Patrick’s Day is here!! I can’t believe it! Want some super-easy ways to make this lucky holiday even …Read morehow we make st. patrick’s day fun, festive, and family-friendly
homemade st. patrick’s day shamrocks These St. Patty’s Day ‘stained glass’ shamrocks are lucky-for-us because we’re the lucky …Read morehomemade st. patrick’s day shamrocks
nfuf: new ‘Cat in the Hat’ epidodes (and big Dr. Seuss giveaway!) Big thanks to all who expressed interest in this giveaway! At this time, the contest is closed. Jessica from NH was chosen by random.org as the …Read morenfuf: new ‘Cat in the Hat’ epidodes (and big Dr. Seuss giveaway!)
easy, super-cute homemade valentines (with tattoos!) One of my favorite holidays is right around the corner–Valentine’s Day! I’m totally not into it for the lovey-dovey stuff; that …Read moreeasy, super-cute homemade valentines (with tattoos!)