valentine’s day books for middle grade readers Confession: Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday. I think it’s nerdy. I think it’s cheesy. I think it’s unnecessarily …Read morevalentine’s day books for middle grade readers
minute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun A Minute to Win It class party? You bet. We have been all about Minute to Win it this year after we rocked out a Minute to Win It Family Game Night a …Read moreminute to win it class party: organized, planned, and super-fun
new book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings New book series for tweens? Yes. Worth your time? Yes. Your tween–girls, especially–will really like it? You bet. It’s the Star …Read morenew book series for tweens: 5 reasons to love Disney’s Star Darlings
host a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it Host a fundraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s? I mean. Fundraisers are often difficult. Laborious. So time consuming. Did I …Read morehost a FUNdraiser for schools or non-profits at Chuck E. Cheese’s: 3 reasons to do it
talking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman This morning, my sister told me about the passing of Alan Rickman, the man who played (among many other roles) Severus Snape in the Harry Potter …Read moretalking about severus snape with kids: in memory of alan rickman
the only black friday deals you need for kids and family Friends. I’m not sure if you’re a wild and crazy Black Friday shopper or not, but in case you are, happy …Read morethe only black friday deals you need for kids and family
best books as gifts for everyone on your list Books are all over our home, all of the time. Tons of books–books from book fairs, from yard sales, from the library, from school, from friends, …Read morebest books as gifts for everyone on your list
handmade gifts for the whole family Friends. You know I’ve been doing some work with Klutz lately, and it’s been a blast. A few weeks ago, we held a twitter event filled …Read morehandmade gifts for the whole family
best gifts for elementary schoolers: must-have games and fun Elementary School spans such a wide age range, that it makes sense that this would be our biggest guide. From our teeny Kindergartners at age 5 or 6 …Read morebest gifts for elementary schoolers: must-have games and fun
it’s FINALLY here! Raising A Rock-Star Reader Welcome to the world, little book. I feel like I need cake and ice-cream and party hats and dancing. Lots and lots of dancing. Because today is the …Read moreit’s FINALLY here! Raising A Rock-Star Reader
books that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott Today I am thrilled to introduce my first regular contributor. It’s been a long time coming now, I know. With me blogging for over eight …Read morebooks that are good for kids 8-12 years old, by owen mascott
great wolf lodge: learning and loving family time For years and years and years and years now, my kids have asked to go to Great Wolf Lodge. Really. And for whatever reason, we never made the …Read moregreat wolf lodge: learning and loving family time
Raising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order! I cannot even BELIEVE that today is here, friends, but it is. I have co-written a book–a lifelong dream of mine–and to say …Read moreRaising a Rock-Star Reader: sneak peek and pre-order!
Norse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan My kids seem to have a stronger understanding of Greek mythology thanks to their devouring of the Percy Jackson series. And thanks to …Read moreNorse Mythology 101: prep and background for reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan
littleBits: the perfect toy for curious, creative kids Are your kids into LEGOs? Are they into blocks? Do your kids totally love Minecraft? Do they love building and creating? If so, …Read morelittleBits: the perfect toy for curious, creative kids
win at the family game: getting past the fights and mess Confession: I often feel overwhelmed when I look at the mess in our house. Confession: Many days, I feel like a failure as a mom. Confession: …Read morewin at the family game: getting past the fights and mess
fire prevention week: best resources for home and school Sometimes I think that just because my kids are in elementary and middle school that I don’t have to go over the basics with them. But this …Read morefire prevention week: best resources for home and school
school supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers Every year, we try to somehow involve our kids in back-to-school shopping. When Maddy, Owen, and Cora were emerging readers, I created …Read moreschool supply shopping: our NEW way to teach kids to be smart consumers
7 ways to get kids writing (and cool writing prompts for kids!) Friends. It’s summer, and if your kids are anything like mine, they want to be outside and they want to be at the pool. Or, okay. They want to …Read more7 ways to get kids writing (and cool writing prompts for kids!)
soap experiments: easy backyard summer fun Friends–now that swim and dive season is over, we’re doing a whole lot more free bird play, lazy mornings, and long …Read moresoap experiments: easy backyard summer fun