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 …
family time
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. Promise.
Sometimes it's …
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 …
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 I'm …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Cora were …
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 …
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 true. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 about it is …
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 …
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 …