Many families spend a good chunk of time bussing kids around town, from dance class to music, from soccer to t-ball. And though it's awesome that our kids are busy, burning steam, and having fun with their friends, all these activities often mean that siblings are in tow, trying to stay out of trouble on the sidelines. If their little buddies are there, that's one thing. But if they are stuck for an hour or more just hanging around, with no park or … [Read more...]
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 at Walmart.com Spring is around the corner, so it's an ideal time to kick-start your family's health. And, after the brutal winter we've had, I know we're all ready for it. We're ready for a change. We're ready for sun. We're ready for grass. We're ready to see leaves on the trees. We're ready to start eating healthier and to … [Read more...]
invitation to play with acorns: outdoor fun for little ones
The following guest post is written by the amazing Angela Thayer of Teaching Mama (not to be confused with this here ole teach mama blog, of course!). Angela is a twenty-something, Iowa lovin’ wife and mom to boys--a former teacher and now stay at home with her 2 year old and 3 year old. Check her out! —————————— I am so excited to share this activity with y'all! Fall is my favorite season, so naturally I love creating crafts and activities for my little ones during this … [Read more...]
why i heart my neighborhood toy store (and you should too!) *sponsored*
I am a longtime fan of the neighborhood toy store. In fact, I can honestly say that I honest-to-goodness totally heart my neighborhood toy store. And I think you should too. Why I Totally Heart My Neighborhood Toy Store (& You Should Too!): Not only do neighborhood toy stores boost local economy and develop and enrich communities, these independent retailers keep town centers hoppin' and keep families smilin' due to the diverse--often unique--product … [Read more...]
5 reasons families need backyard chickens (no, this is not a joke)
We love chickens. We really do. We love backyard chickens. As in, we love them thanks to two hens who came to us from Rent a Coop here in the DC Metro area and stayed with us for four weeks. Kiki and Jennifer. Though they were admittedly not the first chickens we ever knew (my close friends and family are nodding--or shaking their heads-- remembering fondly the days of Peepers and Pappy), but they were the first plump, sweet, free-range feathered girls we ever … [Read more...]
the national book festival: what it is and why you should go
The National Book Festival is this weekend, September 21-23, 2013. Go. It's awesome. And it's free. It's on the National Mall here in DC, but if you can't make it, don't fret. There are tons of online resources available--so it's kind of like you're there even if you're far from our Nation's Capital. Honestly, it's one of my most favorite weekends of the year, and that's not an exaggeration. This year? On Saturday, I'm thrilled about trying to catch a glimpse of KEVIN HENKES … [Read more...]
try someting new: fishing with kids
Maybe every other family in the world has tried fishing, but ours has not. That is, until this week. Now? We're like total fishermen. Fishers of men. Fisherwomen. Fisherkids. Give us a rod, a worm, and we're in it. Big time. This week, the kids and I tried something totally new-for-us, completely exciting, and really . . . simple. We fished. I went fishing with kids. Fifteen kids to be exact. And a bunch of moms. I'm not that crazy. But when you're baiting and casting … [Read more...]
summer fun cards of 2013
Every year for the last few years, we’ve rocked out our Summer Fun Cards in the first few weeks of the summer. We choose an afternoon, we gather markers and index cards, and we brainstorm and write down everything fun we want to do during the long summer months. It's all about summer and fun and we throw our ideas onto little index cards. Summer. Fun. Cards. Our refreshments of choice usually involve freeze-pops or ice-cream, and our attire is usually swimsuits or tank tops. We talk … [Read more...]
driveway shuffleboard math
It's so funny how sometimes, sneaky learning shows up organically--completely unexpectedly--in our day. Driveway Shuffleboard Math is no exception. We were out front, enjoying a brief break in the rain, when Owen pulled out a fun bouncy ball. I was trying to sweep the sidewalk and had lazily left our broom resting against the house while I got the mail. Maddy and Cora were using chalk on the walkway. Owen brought the broom to the ball and shuffled it down the … [Read more...]
how to host a summer reading book swap event
Summer is almost in full swing, and for our family, there's no better way to begin our summer fun than with a Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Each year, we invite a few friends over and turn it into an easy Backyard Book Swap. It's a great way to ease into summer and to remind kids that they still have to keep their brains moving over the long, hot months. We always make it super-casual, and we always keep it fun. This year, we kept it even more simple by having Maddy, Owen, and Cora … [Read more...]
5 ideas for sneaky learning and backyard fun
Hip, hip hooray! Summer is here! The weather has been absolutely gorgeous for us—not too hot and not too cool. It’s the spring we always seem to miss here in the DC suburbs. I know it’s short-lived, though, so I’ve been using our great weather time to the max. And so should you. Here are 5 quickie ideas for sneaky learning in your own backyard. Fun ideas for helping kids learn a little while they play. Nothing too fancy, crazy, or time-consuming. Just a few cool ideas that will get … [Read more...]
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