creative ways to keep kids busy on sidelines Many families spend a good chunk of time bussing kids around town, from dance class to music, from soccer to …Read morecreative ways to keep kids busy on sidelines
baby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help My three kids were the first grandchildren on both sides of our family, so for five years, they were pretty much the stars of the show. They had lots …Read morebaby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help
fractions with FOOD: hands-on math This post about fun with food and fractions is written by Jen of Beyond Traditional Math. Hopefully after reading it, you’ll never look at …Read morefractions with FOOD: hands-on math
disneyland fun facts: lunchbox notes We are gearing up for a Disneyland adventure, and to prepare our family, we’re rocking some Disneyland fun fact lunchbox …Read moredisneyland fun facts: lunchbox notes
april fools’ pranks and jokes for kids Seriously, April Fools’ Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I know that’s not normal. I just …Read moreapril fools’ pranks and jokes for kids
chick hatching: fun for kids and families I’ve said it before, and I’l say it again: We. Love. Chickens. Really, we do. And now? We love chick hatching. Not only do we love …Read morechick hatching: fun for kids and families
april fools’ candy bugs: funny trick for families originally published in 2011 April Fools’ Day is practically upon us, and I thought that before I served the …Read moreapril fools’ candy bugs: funny trick for families
raising creative kids: target ‘kid made modern’ $150 giveaway One of the things I love about working with Target is that I have had the opportunity to meet some really great …Read moreraising creative kids: target ‘kid made modern’ $150 giveaway
virtual travel: kids can explore without leaving home Springtime often means sunshine and warm breezes, park play dates and bike rides. But it also means rain boots and umbrellas. …Read morevirtual travel: kids can explore without leaving home
3 ways to kick-start your family’s health I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better …Read more3 ways to kick-start your family’s health
toy fair recap: melissa & doug booth 2014 Toy Fair was last week in NYC, and it was off the hook. I mean it. Totally looking forward to sharing what I learned, what I saw, and some …Read moretoy fair recap: melissa & doug booth 2014
disney surprise scavenger hunt It’s been busy here for the last few days, with our insane weather and with FutureCity, Toy Fair, and National …Read moredisney surprise scavenger hunt
musical hearts: reading, moving, & crazy-fun kid game The snow and freezing cold temps has cause my three kids to be on energy overload lately. They need to burn steam. They need to run, jump, skip, …Read moremusical hearts: reading, moving, & crazy-fun kid game
pet poetry contest: calling all creative kids! As a longtime friend of PAL, Pets Add Life, I’m happy to share news about a cool opportunity for our students, …Read morepet poetry contest: calling all creative kids!
game design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO My kids have long been interested in electronics and technology, but only recently have they been interested in trying their hand at game …Read moregame design for kids: innovation and creativity with #intelAIO
how to keep your family sane during a kitchen renovation It’s been pretty quiet on the blog for the last few weeks, but it’s been insanely busy on the home …Read morehow to keep your family sane during a kitchen renovation
easy, homemade new year’s eve shakers Any time we can use recyclables for learning or play, it’s a win in my book. So each year as New Year’s Eve approaches, we clean out our recycle bin …Read moreeasy, homemade new year’s eve shakers
our cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition Every year, one of our advent calendar activities reads: Cookie Baking Day! And what that means is that no matter the day–it’s …Read moreour cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition
holiday party kid activities: 3 secrets to success As part of Target’s Inner Circle, a few of us are participating a super-fun holiday party series: Holiday Party 101. We’re writing …Read moreholiday party kid activities: 3 secrets to success
holiday baking with kids eBook: 15 kid-friendly, family-favorite recipes and treats It’s no secret that I am a crazy huge fan of getting kids in the kitchen. Early and often, let’s tie those …Read moreholiday baking with kids eBook: 15 kid-friendly, family-favorite recipes and treats