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 been there in years, so we weren't sure what to expect. But we were pleasantly surprised. Not only was Kings Dominion clean and totally beautiful, it was seriously more family-friendly than we expected. There was something for everyone, and my kids (11, 9, and 8 years old) are raring for a return visit--already. Need a few … [Read more...]
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. . . the games seem really long to me. So we've been creative in the past with our kid-friendly learning during baseball games, and this year, we kicked it up a notch. Now that I have three readers on my hands, we can do a little bit more. Yesterday, we celebrated Spring Break at a National's Baseball Game, and we rocked out a … [Read more...]
egg dyeing 101: making egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and FUN as possible for families
Many parents rank egg dyeing up there with pumpkin carving: a highly-anticipated activity that often results in a huge mess, complete with crying kids and frustrated parents. But it doesn't have to be that way. At all. In fact, I have a few tricks for you that will make egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and fun as possible for families. Here's the skinny. . . Egg-Dyeing 101--Making Egg-Dyeing as Mess-Free, Easy, and FUN as Possible for Families: It's not rocket science, friends. In … [Read more...]
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 haven't had a chance to really sit down and plan like I have in the past--but I wasn't going to let that stop me. No way, Jose. So I've got a few good April Fools' tricks for the last-minute prankster parents in the group. Those people who like to trick their family but may not have remembered that April Fools' Day … [Read more...]
how to play bunco with FAMILIES
On an off for years now, we've played Bunco with our family. At family gatherings, after the little ones had gone to bed, the adults rocked out a little Bunco fun. Complete with crazy prizes a la our fun Bingo bonanza, the adults laughed and rolled dice and played Bunco late into the night. Now that Maddy, Owen, and Cora are older, though, we've introduced them to the fun of Bunco. Bunco is a simple dice-rolling game that leaves little to skill and all to … [Read more...]
best bunco game night snack ideas
I lied when I said that the best thing about Bunco was that it was an easy game to play while catching up with friends. Really. I lied. It's not 100% true. The best thing about Bunco is the snacks. There. I said it. Bunco snacks are awesome. But if Bunco isn't your game and something else is--Scrabble? Phase 10? Pokeno? Yahtzee?--whatever it is, snacks are a fun part of game night. And though I am kidding, I'm also kind of not kidding. We all need … [Read more...]
how to play bunco: super fun gno (girls’ night out)
This month has been dedicated to spending time with friends--cultivating old friendships, spending time with current friends, and appreciating all the great people in my life. Spending more time with my spouse and more meaningful, quality time with my kids. One of the things that I did this month with friends was to re-start a Bunco group for my girlfriends. Bunco is the ultimate girls' night out activity because it's easy, it's quick, and it's … [Read more...]
YouTube dances for kids: fun indoor moving and grooving to get the wiggles out
We just got another boatload of snow, so on Sunday morning, when we were snowed in and couldn't even get out of our house to make it to mass, we got our dance on. Because why not? Turns out that Cora and Owen's awesome teachers for the past few years had often put on short little YouTube dances for them when they need to get the wiggles out. We found most of Cora and Owen's faves, and we found some more. Not only does moving mid-day help increase concentration and focus … [Read more...]
how to do a family fondue night: special occasion dinner
Our family has longtime been a fan of the fondue night. It's a tradition for us to make this dinner on New Year's Day and Valentine's Day, and often the kids will choose to have fondue for their birthday dinner as well. Fondue is a lot of fun, but I must be clear: it's not just a dinner--it's an event. It takes time to shop for fondue, prep fondue, and slowly enjoy fondue. And one huge plus is that although it sounds fancy, it's really pretty … [Read more...]
valentine’s day heart bingo
This is so funny--I created this bingo game ages and ages ago but never really shared it. So? Here it is: Valentine's Day Heart Bingo. Super-basic and similar in layout and design as our Halloween Ghost Bingo, but, of course, all Valentinesy and lovey. Here's the skinny. . . Valentine's Day Heart Bingo: This is a great one to print out and use for classroom parties, for playdates, or for any time that works for you. It's a good, calm-down bingo game with a Valentine’s Day … [Read more...]
christmas guess the word game
My kids are basically a captive audience at breakfast, and they have been for a long, long time. Whether they're staring at the cereal boxes, reading the newspaper, chatting grammar, or doing brain teasers, it always seems like they are waiting for some sort of activity while they throw back their Cheerios or waffles. Because they love the Guess the Word Game that we play at their Halloween class parties, we made a holiday version. I like the simplicity of this activity, it's mobility, … [Read more...]
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