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 …Read morecool activities for kids all summer long: NEW tabletop surprises
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 …Read moreDisney SUPRISE: a checklist for parents who want to pull off a last-minute surprise for kids
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 …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 …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 …Read morebaseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game
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 …Read moreegg dyeing 101: making egg dyeing as mess-free, easy, and FUN as possible for families
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
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 …Read morehow to play bunco with FAMILIES
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 …Read morebest bunco game night snack ideas
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 …Read morehow to play bunco: super fun gno (girls’ night out)
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 …Read morehow to do a family fondue night: special occasion dinner
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 …Read morevalentine’s day heart bingo
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 …Read morechristmas guess the word game
homemade ornaments for digital kids My kids are getting older. At 11, 9, and 7, they needed a little something different this year in order to get them …Read morehomemade ornaments for digital kids
enjoy the holiday: gingerbread houses & giving back at Make Meaning Bethesda Row The holiday season is busy–busy. But it’s so important that we take time every so often to breathe. I …Read moreenjoy the holiday: gingerbread houses & giving back at Make Meaning Bethesda Row
advent activity calendar: fun, festive family holiday time It’s that time of year again–time for our Advent Activity Calendar! Our Advent Activity Calendar is something …Read moreadvent activity calendar: fun, festive family holiday time
movie-inspired costume contest: win $500 and movie tickets for a year! affiliate links used in this post I love it when I can share things with my readers that are really, truly …Read moremovie-inspired costume contest: win $500 and movie tickets for a year!
quandary: video game for improving decision-making skills I’m always on the hunt for worthwhile ways to sneak in some fun and learning into my kids’ days. And though …Read morequandary: video game for improving decision-making skills
halloween printable board games for kids Need two quickie Halloween games for your kids? Maybe for a Halloween class party or for some after school fun? Want to …Read morehalloween printable board games for kids
brain teasers for kids We’re longtime fans of brain teasers for kids over here, in any form, at any time. We dig brain teasers at lunchtime, brain teasers in the …Read morebrain teasers for kids