learn to make cookies or cupcakes: online courses from Craftsy I never would have imagined these courses could be quite so fun, but they are. This summer, Maddy, Owen, Cora, and I have been exploring the …Read morelearn to make cookies or cupcakes: online courses from Craftsy
camp google: ocean, space, music and nature weeks Friends. I have been working with National Geographic Kids for some time now, as one of their ‘Insiders’ and honestly the coolest thing …Read morecamp google: ocean, space, music and nature weeks
summer fun for kids: week 3 #tabletopsurprises We have had one wild week here, friends. Our Owen headed to his Nanny and Pap’s for baseball camp, and our Maddy and Cora were stuck here with …Read moresummer fun for kids: week 3 #tabletopsurprises
10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series Friends! I’m always so thrilled to share with you fun literacy-related events and celebrations, and this summer, we’ve got a big one: …Read more10 cool ways to read the Percy Jackson series
summer reading goals & reading logs: quick and easy Woooo-hooooooo! Summer is here! Summer has arrived! Let the party begin!! Charge the iPads! Rev up the 3DS! Make sure there’s some juice …Read moresummer reading goals & reading logs: quick and easy
cool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow Oh, friends. How I’ve fought the hard Instagram battle with my tween this year, and finally I let in. Under many, many conditions: We signed an …Read morecool instagram accounts for tweens and new users to follow
make The Wizarding World of Harry Potter more awesome than you ever imagined Friends. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Have you seen it? Do you plan to? We visited Orlando this month, and honestly, The …Read moremake The Wizarding World of Harry Potter more awesome than you ever imagined
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 over the …Read morecool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises
preparing kids for Kindergarten: the summer before school starts — Home Study Friends! Do you have a little one heading off to the wilds of Kindergarten this year? Then this Home Study is for YOU. This is just …Read morepreparing kids for Kindergarten: the summer before school starts — Home Study
Disney SUPRISE: a checklist for parents who want to pull off a last-minute surprise for kids Last week, we went to Disney World. For real. One of our most favorite places on earth and the kids’ as well. We’ve been there before, and …Read moreDisney SUPRISE: a checklist for parents who want to pull off a last-minute surprise for kids
teaching kids to say ‘thank you’ to everyday heroes Too often those important people who do everyday jobs are forgotten. Even though they work hard to make our days brighter and …Read moreteaching kids to say ‘thank you’ to everyday heroes
parent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school We’ve got something cool brewing, my friends, and we want you to come along for the ride! Join us over at teachmama.com: parent teacher …Read moreparent teacher connect: parents and teachers working TOGETHER is the key to children’s success in school
coral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources Right about now a lot of us are thinking about sun, sand, and surf. I know I am. School’s almost out, and over here, we’re …Read morecoral reefs of Palau: The Nature Conservancy free virtual field trip and learning resources
bleached out disney t-shirts for the not-so-crafty crafter We’re all busy. And most of us really like to get a bit crafty but don’t have the time. This little crafty craft is for you. And it’s …Read morebleached out disney t-shirts for the not-so-crafty crafter
haircare stress and kids: eliminate the stress with these three tips I have always been a fan of short hair on little girls. Always. I just think it’s super cute and easy and fun. I kept Maddy and …Read morehaircare stress and kids: eliminate the stress with these three tips
common core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane Having kids in elementary school is overwhelming. I mean really overwhelming. Even with the best organizational strategies in …Read morecommon core 101: everything parents need to know to prep their kids and to stay sane
fun, authentic writing for kids: power notes to nana Oh, boy the last few weeks have been funny for us. And by ‘funny’ I mean not really laughing funny but funny in a tricky kind of …Read morefun, authentic writing for kids: power notes to nana
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 and I hadn’t …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 sometimes. . …Read morebaseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game
april fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parents Oh, friends. How I love April Fools’ Day. And how I love to drag my kids into the April foolery. This year, I have been so busy that I …Read moreapril fools’ tricks for last-minute prankster parents