how to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Because we are huge fans of family fondue nights, when I heard about Raclette, I knew I had to give it a …Read morehow to do a family raclette dinner: make it fun, special, memorable
get siblings outside, thinking, and working together This free Get Out & Move in the ‘Hood activity will get kids–siblings, even!–outside, thinking, and working together. …Read moreget siblings outside, thinking, and working together
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 …Read moreneighborhood spirit month: let’s be together, but apart in April
fun dip valentines Judge me if you will, but I have finally given in to the pressure of Owen and Cora. I’ve held up for quite a while, though, and for that …Read morefun dip valentines
help end childhood hunger: free resources to get started! Young leaders are moving mountains with Generation No Kid Hungry, a national movement of young leaders who are dedicated to the goal of the No Kid …Read morehelp end childhood hunger: free resources to get started!
5 ideas for helping parents read with their kids: podcast We all know that reading is super important, but how do we read with our kids when it seems like everyone is busy, busy, busy? I sat down with …Read more5 ideas for helping parents read with their kids: podcast
family volunteering on martin luther king, jr day Four years ago was the very first year we volunteered as a family to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. But it will not be the …Read morefamily volunteering on martin luther king, jr day
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 …Read morethe must-send email to teachers before holiday break (or after!)
advent activity calendar for kids and family: 2017 We do this every advent season. And the kids love it. I actually contemplated switching things this year–finding another advent activity …Read moreadvent activity calendar for kids and family: 2017
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 …Read morehalloween giving: how to BOO! your friends (on a budget)
fun fact lunchbox notes! This New For Us Friday we’re sharing a new-f0r-us lunchbox note–fun fact lunchbox notes! LOVE these!! A few weeks ago, Maddy, Owen, and …Read morefun fact lunchbox notes!
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 …Read moreuse family photos to develop oral language skills: reading tip 12 #raiseareader
stress-free dinner prep and planning: the happy family solution — Gatheredtable When I was asked to check out Gatheredtable and then share it with my readers (if I liked it!), I was hesitant. It sounded too good to be …Read morestress-free dinner prep and planning: the happy family solution — Gatheredtable
cool and creative family gifts Sometimes it’s super difficult to find the right gift for your nephew, niece, or brother-in-law, so why not switch things up a bit? After the …Read morecool and creative family gifts
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 …Read more5 cool handmade gifts that tweens love to make
great wolf lodge: learning and loving family time For years and years and years and years now, my kids have asked to go to Great Wolf Lodge. Really. And for whatever reason, we never made the …Read moregreat wolf lodge: learning and loving family time
syrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW What is happening in our world right now with Syrian refugees is insanity. Absolute insanity. Heartbreaking. Awful. Sad and infuriating. Have you …Read moresyrian refugees: what families can and should do NOW
camp google: ocean, space, music and nature weeks Friends. I have been working with National Geographic Kids for some time now, as one of their ‘Insiders’ and honestly the coolest thing …Read morecamp google: ocean, space, music and nature weeks
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 …Read moreneed something fun and unplugged for kids?
outdoor adventures for the whole family: Shenandoah Valley My crew is always up for a little adventure, especially when it’s outdoors. So when Trekaroo invited us to visit and explore …Read moreoutdoor adventures for the whole family: Shenandoah Valley