Cool Advent calendars for teens
Just because our kids are now teens, it doesn’t mean that all of our fun family traditions, like the holiday Advent Calendar, need to …
traditions
scratch off ticket valentines: candy-free and totally fun
Every year the kids and I have a really fun time searching for cool Valentines to make for their class party Valentine exchange.
We don’t go …
the polar express night: a holiday family tradition
The Polar Express is more than a book for some people. It’s a holiday family tradition that has become an eagerly-anticipated December …
5 fun back-to-school rituals for busy families
Friends.
There’s no denying it.
Back-to-school season is in full swing, so I thought I’d take a minute to share a few fun back-to-school …
hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers
Hello Teacher Notes are a quick and easy way to make back-to-school a tiny bit less stressful.
This is another one of our fave back-to-school …
new year’s interview: fun family tradition
It’s New Year’s Interview time! (I can hardly believe it!)
This year, we made some minor adjustments to our traditional New Year’s …
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 …
kid-friendly july 4th treat: flag cake
One of our favorite summertime traditions involves sweets (big surprise).
Every year for as long as I can remember, the kids and I have made a July …
holiday traditions that make our family rock: what matters most
One of my favorite parts of being a parent is establishing and celebrating traditions as a family.
And it’s funny …
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 …
how every family should celebrate martin luther king, jr day
I love the idea of doing some sort of service project for the community to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Imagine how great the world …
easy, homemade new year’s eve shakers
Any time we can use recyclables for learning or play, it’s a win in my book.
So each year as New Year’s Eve approaches, we clean out our recycle bin …
holiday card stencils and balloon stamps
Thank you Dollar Tree and the Dollar Tree Value Seekers Club for making this post possible!
This year, we’re spicing our holiday cards up a bit.
For …
our cookie baking day: favorite family annual holiday tradition
Every year, one of our advent calendar activities reads: Cookie Baking Day!
And what that means is that no matter the day–it’s …
holiday cards that rock: minted
I have found the holy grail of holiday photo cards: minted.
Really. I love nearly every single thing about this company, because what once took me …
k-cup advent calendar: make it a thoughtful, thankful holiday
We’re longtime fans of the advent calendar and and longtime fans of coffee.
When we stepped up our game last year and …
make a veggie turkey: kid-happy, thanksgiving dinner-ready
It’s no secret that I have kids who usually love to be in the kitchen–whether it’s trying a new food or helping with a new recipe, …
homemade tooth fairy boxes
originally published as ‘tooth fairy, we’re ready!’ on October 13, 2009
If you check around the internet, dozens of …
summer fun cards of 2013
Every year for the last few years, we’ve rocked out our Summer Fun Cards in the first few weeks of the summer.
We choose an afternoon, we gather …
april fool’s family fun: 3 no-fail ways to get kids laughing
I’ve always found April Fools’ time a great excuse to sneak in a few extra laughs, some silliness, some second-glances, and some smiles. …