quick, kid-friendly after school snack: Bagel Bites (and $100 Visa gift card giveaway!) I can hardly believe that the new school year is almost upon us. But it is. And before I know it, our home will be a whirlwind of paper, pencils, and …Read morequick, kid-friendly after school snack: Bagel Bites (and $100 Visa gift card giveaway!)
positive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love Everyone needs a little positive affirmation once in a while. Everyone. Countdown’s on for the new school year, so I’ve been at work …Read morepositive affirmation notes for kids: lunchbox love
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 rocked …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 camping, my …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 worth …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
what to say when kids make reading mistakes originally published on 8/5/10 but sharing again because we all need these refreshers. . . So what should you say when a child makes mistake …Read morewhat to say when kids make reading mistakes
make a kid-friendly kitchen without a major renovation Growing up, I always remember my mom saying that she always wanted her four girls to be comfortable in the kitchen. She wanted us …Read moremake a kid-friendly kitchen without a major renovation
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
nonfiction reading in the summer: our must-have picks I’ve said this before: June and July are crazy for us with our busy swim and dive schedules. So honestly, any downtime my kids can get, …Read morenonfiction reading in the summer: our must-have picks
how to turn a t-shirt into cool tank top: 10 min or less We’re knee-deep into swim and dive season, and with three kids who participate in our neighborhood swim team and dive team, we’re crazy …Read morehow to turn a t-shirt into cool tank top: 10 min or less
shrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by one of the coolest gals on the planet, Becky Morales. Becky is a mom, teacher, and creator of …Read moreshrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft
online virtual playground for animal and science fans Admittedly, we’re a little slow on the draw when it comes giving our kids the ‘go’ on most online activities. I’m …Read moreonline virtual playground for animal and science fans
how to keep kids hydrated in the summer: 6 cool ways The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by smart and savvy Orlenad of Snotty Noses. Orlena is a mother of four and a doctor and she …Read morehow to keep kids hydrated in the summer: 6 cool ways
disney pin trading: why it rocks for families This spring, my family was elated to have been invited to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in Disneyland. It. Was. …Read moredisney pin trading: why it rocks for families
create a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library Kids can be a little silly when it comes to picking out their own books at the library. Where some can easily head right on over to the section they …Read morecreate a library plan: make the most of a trip to the library
best books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge This summer, the kids and I plan on doing a whole lot of reading. Reading at the pool, out on the porch, reading on a blanket on …Read morebest books for reading under the stars: scholastic summer reading challenge