holiday baking with kids: eBook This time last year I was scrambling around doing what I could to finish our holiday baking with kids eBook in time for the …Read moreholiday baking with kids: eBook
thankful door: reminding our kids to be grateful every day Every year around this time, when the holiday catalogs start rolling in and fancy white lights and gold ribbons start popping up on our …Read morethankful door: reminding our kids to be grateful every day
movie-inspired costume contest: win $500 and movie tickets for a year! affiliate links used in this post I love it when I can share things with my readers that are really, truly cool and …Read moremovie-inspired costume contest: win $500 and movie tickets for a year!
halloween party ideas for kids and classrooms I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: we shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to Halloween class …Read morehalloween party ideas for kids and classrooms
pumpkin match game This game was surprisingly more difficult than I expected it would be for my 10, 9, and 7 year olds. I don’t know if they …Read morepumpkin match game
fall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents Fall is here! Already it seems as though the year is moving at light speed. For many of us, whether we’re classroom …Read morefall classroom decor: quick and easy for teachers and parents
halloween lego game: unplugged, creative fun I’m always on the hunt for fun ways to keep my kids engaged and interested and thinking creatively. And when I find something …Read morehalloween lego game: unplugged, creative fun
make easy candy corn dessert with kids (not perfect and still cool) Halloween’s almost here, but candy corn and tons of sweet treats have been in the grocery stores for what seems like weeks now. Cora and I took …Read moremake easy candy corn dessert with kids (not perfect and still cool)
halloween word search originally published 10/26/11 but republished today for you! Homework time over here this week and last has been a little spooky. Just a …Read morehalloween word search
shrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by one of the coolest gals on the planet, Becky Morales. Becky is a mom, teacher, and creator of …Read moreshrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft
frozen birthday party: best ideas for crafty kids Since Frozen 2 is currently all the rage, I had to share our Frozen birthday party ideas one more time. This is the best Frozen birthday party ideas …Read morefrozen birthday party: best ideas for crafty kids
10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!) This post is sponsored by Walmart. No more ties, mugs, shaving sets, or gift cards. No more Father’s day Coupon Books, mouse pads, …Read more10 best father’s day gifts (stuff Dad REALLY wants!)
quick, cool teacher appreciation gifts Teacher Appreciation Week is here. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to give a little something extra to all of the teachers in your life, whether …Read morequick, cool teacher appreciation gifts
mother’s day giveaway: $100 at-home spa kit (& win 20 more gifts for Mom!) Mother’s Day is the ideal time to treat yourself–or your mama–to something relaxing, peaceful, calming. It’s a day to …Read moremother’s day giveaway: $100 at-home spa kit (& win 20 more gifts for Mom!)
baby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help My three kids were the first grandchildren on both sides of our family, so for five years, they were pretty much the stars of the show. They had lots …Read morebaby shower decorations, treats, & games: 3 ways to get your kids to help
easter egg pattern match game: for kids, by kids Easter is right around the corner, and we’re psyched. Not only does Easter mean egg painting and candy, family time and spring flowers, fresh …Read moreeaster egg pattern match game: for kids, by kids
springtime easter sensory bin: egg hunt and count Huge thanks to Lauren, of Tutus & Tea Parties, for writing this smart and totally cool springtime craft post. Lauren is a certified elementary …Read morespringtime easter sensory bin: egg hunt and count
april fools’ pranks and jokes for kids Seriously, April Fools’ Day is one of my favorite holidays, and I know that’s not normal. I just think April …Read moreapril fools’ pranks and jokes for kids
april fools’ candy bugs: funny trick for families originally published in 2011 April Fools’ Day is practically upon us, and I thought that before I served the kids jell-o in …Read moreapril fools’ candy bugs: funny trick for families
lent ideas for kids and families Lent is here. And this year, rather than have Lent be a time when my kids complain and moan because they can’t have …Read morelent ideas for kids and families