valentine’s day class party ideas, 2.0
For many years now I've been roped into being Room Parent for my kids' classes, and though I do love the opportunity to meet other families from the …
creative kids
secret message valentines: homemade, candy-free, totally cool
Longtime fans of the ole homemade Valentine, I've had to get a little more clever and crafty as the kids get older.
But I still want them writing, …
the must-send email to teachers before holiday break (or after!)
Friends.
I know for a while, we've all been thinking about gifts and gatherings and getting our families ready for the holidays, and now we're all …
our favorite thanksgiving printables for BIG kids!
This week is the big week for us--lots of travel, lots of family, lots of friends, and lots of food!
Officially, the fun winter holiday season is …
halloween giving: how to BOO! your friends (on a budget)
I've said it before--spooky Halloween is not my thing.
So this weekend, when our family was officially BOO'ed for the first time, a whole new …
top secret ‘happy day’ notes for the whole ‘hood
Originally published September 1, 2010, but republished today because, well, friends, everyone could use a lift.
Last week, we ran into a …
use family photos to develop oral language skills: reading tip 12 #raiseareader
Friends, one of the tips that Allie McDonald and I share when speaking or presenting that usually yields the most nods of approval is what I'm sharing …
easy snowman footprint craft for kids
I am so thankful that my sister and her boys have been on a cool and crafty streak, because lately my kids and I haven't been feeling the crafty …
proud mama moment: two new videos (starring my kids!)
Things have been so super busy over here lately, and quite honestly, I'm just doing what I can to breathe.
Like everyone, I've got a to-do list 100 …
handmade gifts for the whole family
Friends.
You know I've been doing some work with Klutz lately, and it's been a blast.
A few weeks ago, we held a twitter event filled where the …
5 cool handmade gifts that tweens love to make
Let's face it: we're all busy--even our kids.
As they get older, they're juggling homework, activities, sports, lessons, chores (ahem. . . ), and …
craft and wear: 2 new, must-have craft kits for kids
I'm so excited to have had the opportunity to work with Klutz this year through my writing with Scholastic, and now?
Now I am thrilled, over the …
7 ways to get kids writing (and cool writing prompts for kids!)
Friends.
It's summer, and if your kids are anything like mine, they want to be outside and they want to be at the pool.
Or, okay. They want …
kids make their own commercials: creative, techy fun
As part of our tabletop surprises last week, my kids became movie-makers.
Though it really didn't start out that way at all.
The …
fun summertime learning for kids: tabletop surprises
Every weekday in the summertime, I start the day by sharing a #tabletopsurprises post.
Just one quick picture of what's in store for …
bleached out disney t-shirts for the not-so-crafty crafter
We’re all busy.
And most of us really like to get a bit crafty but don’t have the time.
This little crafty craft is for …
Future City: middle school competition inspires future engineers
For the past two years, we've been invited to attend the Future City Competition here in DC.
Last year, …
new years eve guess the word game
Much like our Christmas Guess the Word Game, the New Year's Eve Guess the Word Game totally rocks.
Okay.
There you have it.
Plain and …
photo books for kids and family: 15 best, coolest, most clever and creative
I'm a hardcore fan of the photo book.
Actually, I'm a fan of any book, but photo books have a special spot in my heart because …
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 …