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baby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help
I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. My three kids were the first grandchildren on both sides of our ...
easter egg pattern match game: for kids, by kids
Easter is right around the corner, and we’re psyched. Not only does Easter mean egg painting and candy, family time and spring flowers, fresh starts and new hope, it means ...
how to throw a rockstar frozen birthday party—snacks to serve
Frozen is all the rage these days, so it’s no wonder that my Cora wanted a ‘Frozen’ birthday party for her 7th. So that’s what we did. Starting last ...
fractions with FOOD: hands-on math
This post about fun with food and fractions is written by Jen of Beyond Traditional Math. Hopefully after reading it, you’ll never look at food quite the same! Thank you, ...
earth month programming for kids: resources from PBS Kids
My friends at PBS Kids are totally ready for some fun, Earth-happy on-air programming, and my own kids are thrilled. PBS Kids and the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) ...
disneyland fun facts: lunchbox notes
We are gearing up for a Disneyland adventure, and to prepare our family, we’re rocking some Disneyland fun fact lunchbox notes. Actually, these little fun facts are ...
april fools’ pranks and jokes for kids
Seriously, April Fools’ Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I know that’s not normal. I just think April Fools’ Day gives us a good excuse ...
kids doing laundry: 3 secrets to success
We are about six weeks into our laundry re-vamp, and things are going well. To be 100% honest, we have had some roadblocks. A traveling weekend here ...
sweet, sparkly flower craft for kids: read, learn, create
The following sweet, springtime guest post is written by the incredibly creative mom and teacher, Kristina Buskirk, of Toddler Approved. Toddler Approved is a must-read. Even though my babies are well ...
2 easy ways to teach reading at mealtime
Believe it. You can teach your kids how to read while you’re sitting down to breakfast. You can teach your kids to read while you’re making lunches. You can teach ...
teach kids to be stain fighters: laundry from start to finish
I’ve been working with my friends from Whirlpool, sharing what we’re doing over here to teach our kids to do the laundry. In just a few short ...
