150 things for kids to do Here it is, friends: the massive list of 150 fun things for kids to do. They can do these things when they’re bored or when they’re not …Read more150 things for kids to do
beautiful butterfly tote bag We’ve had two dancers in our family this year–Cora, who has been rockin her Hip, Tap, Toe class each week, and Maddy, who started out as a …Read morebeautiful butterfly tote bag
quick trick: focus on free play This little Quick Trick isn’t as much a trick as it is a reminder–for parents, caregivers, teachers. . . for my husband and me. Though …Read morequick trick: focus on free play
favorite things book: an easy, little book of all things happy It has been tough go for us over here for the last few weeks. Maddy, Owen, Cora, Brady–everyone–has unfortunately felt the …Read morefavorite things book: an easy, little book of all things happy
learning with pet poetry (& fun giveaway!) We love our pooch, we really do. Sure, sometimes I say things to him that I wish I didn’t. No, Maddy, I promise we’ll never give …Read morelearning with pet poetry (& fun giveaway!)
what to do with holiday cards (hint: don’t throw them away!) We’re huge fans of holiday cards around here. Actually, we’re huge fans of all types of cards. We love to use them for cutting …Read morewhat to do with holiday cards (hint: don’t throw them away!)
homemade scratch-off tickets (fun stocking stuffers!) It’s been a busy few days–weeks!–with our December birthday and work and school and holiday …Read morehomemade scratch-off tickets (fun stocking stuffers!)
candy experiments: playing with color It’s been a busy few weeks for us, between school, sports, Blogalicious, Halloween, and my parents coming down to spend time with the kids while …Read morecandy experiments: playing with color
how to use halloween candy for (sneaky) fun learning There may only be a few more days left until our Jack-O-Lanterns turn into lunch for the squirrels (if they haven’t already!), but the candy …Read morehow to use halloween candy for (sneaky) fun learning
beautiful, simple sorting: fine motor & creative thinking F-U-N Homework time is still a little bit nutty for us, but I’ve been trying a few new things now and again to keep everyone focused and everyone …Read morebeautiful, simple sorting: fine motor & creative thinking F-U-N
simple, pretty, totally easy, blinged-out ballet bag My tiny Cora is all about fancy. She loves sparkles, glitter, ribbons, nail polish, and jewels. So when it came time for her to gather her …Read moresimple, pretty, totally easy, blinged-out ballet bag
learning about the moon: phases, facts, flipbook, cookies We celebrated the moon today, in little ways that kept Maddy, Owen, and Cora interested after lunch and before the rest of our day. Thanks to some …Read morelearning about the moon: phases, facts, flipbook, cookies
backyard science: our very own baby house wrens We have fallen hard over here for four sweet, tiny babies–four chirping, tweeting, insect-eating, feathered friends–little house …Read morebackyard science: our very own baby house wrens
garden stepping stones and decorations Maddy, Cora, and I have always wanted to beautify our garden and flower beds with the pretty statues and mosaics we see at our local garden …Read moregarden stepping stones and decorations
quick trick: how to use recyclables with kids–get fun, crafty, creative With summer right around the corner and kids home a lot more than usual, many of us need to keep a few tricks in our back pocket for rainy days or …Read morequick trick: how to use recyclables with kids–get fun, crafty, creative
a game for practicing spelling, sight words, or letters: WORDO! With the end of the school year quickly approaching, we’re all getting antsy for summer. So I’ve had to be super crafty during our work …Read morea game for practicing spelling, sight words, or letters: WORDO!
how to teach kids to tie their shoes This Quick Trick is admittedly a work in progress. While Owen hasn’t quite mastered tying his shoes yet, he’s getting there. Slowly. He …Read morehow to teach kids to tie their shoes
bumblebee birthday ideas: bumblebee wands, pens, games We’ve been very busy over here lately, as this week I helped organize and run our elementary school’s Kindergarten …Read morebumblebee birthday ideas: bumblebee wands, pens, games
how to make bumblebee cupcakes It’s a sweet, buzzy-bee cupcake New For Us Friday this week, thanks to Cora! Our Cora turned the big-numero quatro this week, and for weeks …Read morehow to make bumblebee cupcakes
easy, super-cute homemade valentines (with tattoos!) One of my favorite holidays is right around the corner–Valentine’s Day! I’m totally not into it for the lovey-dovey stuff; that …Read moreeasy, super-cute homemade valentines (with tattoos!)