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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 excited about …
super-easy, homemade photo tiles
I find that no matter the year, I’m always scrambling for last-minute holiday gifts for family.
Every year we love to give …
best books as gifts for kids and family
I am so embarrassed about this, but I’ve talked about doing a post like this for years.
I think I’ve even promised one the week after each …
true holiday spirit notes for kids: remembering the meaning of the season
December is here.
I can hardly believe it.
So this season I’m trying a little something different.
Rather than focus on the receiving part of …
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 we’ve …
gifts for sunday school teachers or CCD teachers
My kids have gone to SOR (School of Religion for our church and which we grew up calling CCD), for years now.
Every single week since …
family holiday cards: how to get the kids involved
This year, ordering family holiday cards was totally different for us.
This year, our family agreed on the photos.
Each and every one.
And this year, …
must-have gifts for kids (and families!): 2014
Friends! It’s only the second week of November but already I’ve received two dozen emails from you asking for my …
books as gifts: holiday ideas for kids
For any occasion, books are my go-to gift.
From baby showers to birthdays, graduations from preschool or highschool, for well-wishing …
holiday card stencils and balloon stamps
Thank you Dollar Tree and the Dollar Tree Value Seekers Club for making this post possible!
This year, we’re spicing our holiday cards up a bit.
For …
mandarin orange paper dolls: dress up your food
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of making mealtime more fun for my kids. And if we can sneak in some sort of learning …
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 …
holiday cards that rock: minted
I have found the holy grail of holiday photo cards: minted.
Really. I love nearly every single thing about this company, because what once took me …
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 about …
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 aprons onto our …
holiday giveaway: 26 fabulous gifts for women (stuff I totally love)
Holiday giveaway SERIES, I should say.
That’s right. Twenty-six giveaways, and you’ll love each and every one of them. It’s a …
k-cup advent calendar: make it a thoughtful, thankful holiday
We’re longtime fans of the advent calendar and and longtime fans of coffee.
When we stepped up our game last year and …
best gifts for kids and families 2013: teachmama’s picks
I’m always surprised when the holiday catalogs roll around at how many new toys hit the shelves each year.
It’s a wonder …
an easy-to-build stage for the performers in your family
That’s right. A stage.
So your kids can totally rock it out during your spring break Staycation. Or so your house becomes THE house for …