learn about daylight savings time: turn and tell clock
If ONLY our littlest ones knew and understood Daylight Savings Time.
We love that the Turn and Tell Clock makes learning to tell time a LOT easier …
family fun
fun at-home activities for bored tweens and teens
Who isn't looking for fun, at-home activities for their kids?
And who doesn't want cool things to do for their bored tweens and teens?
Aren't …
how to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable
ICON_PLACEHOLDEREstimated reading time: 9 minutes
Because we are huge fans of family fondue nights, when I heard about Raclette, I knew I had to …
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 …
neighborhood spirit month: let’s be together, but apart in April
How about we join forces with the people in our neighborhood for a Spirit Month? Let's get everyone together--but apart--this month for some …
summer swim team: an absolute MUST for families
Summer swim has been a staple for our family for the last six years.
Ever since Maddy joined the pre-team the summer before Kindergarten, we've spent …
the kid who would be king: review & free printables
Looking for a fun family movie this weekend? We found a great one for you: The Kid Who Would Be King.
And I've got some cool printable quotes …
make this summer rock: Smart Summer Challenge 2018!
Next up? Summer.
I'm over the moon thrilled and elated that summer is right around the corner!
This year, I've got something so cool planned. So …
what is a Kendama and why do your kids need one?
My son, Owen, has been pretty much obsessed with the Kendama for the past year.
And though I do stress that moderation is key for just about …
our visit to nintendo us headquarters: 5 cool surprises #nintendoamerica
We visited Nintendo US Headquarters in Seattle, Washington last week.
Nintendo. Headquarters.
Nintendo HQ.
You guys, it was …
smart ways to keep kids healthy–in school and at home with fit4Schools
When I was asked by the great folks at WeAreTeachers to take a minute to check out fit4Schools, I was thrilled.
But I was …
how to play James Bond: fun card game for familes, by cora mascott
This summer has been all about card games over here.
We've been doing a lot of card game playing, and I remember doing the same when I was …
swim ribbon garland: what to do with summer swim ribbons
Originally published in August of 2014 but republished because we're making these same swim ribbon garlands today!
Our swim and dive season has been …
good shows for kids ages 8-12, by cora mascott
It's Cora's turn up to bat, friends.
Since Maddy and Owen have both been guest contributing this summer, you better believe that my Cora needed a …
everything you need to make it a ‘Finding Dory’ summer
It's taken over 12 years.
But it's finally here.
Finding Dory hits the theaters today, and we couldn't be more thrilled.
Hard to believe that …
minute to win it games for kids and family
We're always looking for cool activities to do with our children and our friends, and we've seriously found our fave.
Minute To Win It Games are a …
easy, engaging fun for kids: tabletop surprises
This summer is literally moving at the speed of light.
I can't even believe we're nine weeks in. It's insane.
And it has been so much fun--I …
need something fun and unplugged for kids?
Friends.
We're rocking and rolling this summer.
We're doing just about everything we can to keep ourselves smiling and sane in between 50 …
summer fun for kids: week 3 #tabletopsurprises
We have had one wild week here, friends.
Our Owen headed to his Nanny and Pap's for baseball camp, and our Maddy and Cora were stuck here with me …
get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer.
Because here in the DC Metro area, it's hot.
It's …