Welcome to Part 2 of the “Gift Guide for Kids” series! Last year, I shared my Ultimate Arts & Crafts gift guide (see it HERE) and today I’m showcasing some of our favorite outdoor/nature themed items! We personally own every toy listed, so rest assured the opinions/reviews are honest. If you know a child that loves to explore nature, play outside, seeks adventure, and enjoys art….well, you’ve come to the right place! Here are just some of our most loved {Read More}
Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
November 8, 2021 by
It’s almost that time of year! You guessed it….it’s Elf on the Shelf season! Whether you like to keep it simple or go the extra mile, here are some ideas I’m sharing to help you through the month of December. I know I may go a touch overboard with it all , but my kids LOVE it, and they are only little once. To me, it adds to the magic of the holiday season. Our elf, PJ Pokey (was named {Read More}
DIY Dot Paint Banners!
April 2, 2020 by
The other day, my boys and I wanted to make a banner to hang outside for all the people who might pass by in the neighborhood, whether it be a postal worker, delivery person, or someone walking their dog! We decided to grab some art supplies and get to work! This quick and easy activity was a fun way to send a positive message to our community during this stressful time!! We grabbed our dot paint markers, printed out some {Read More}
Punch Cards for Kids!
March 24, 2020 by
Quarantine Week #2 is in full effect, and I don’t know about you, but I’m running out of steam….yes, ALREADY! With three energetic kids at home, I’m starting to feel like a juggling act in the circus. Trying to keep behavior at bay is already a struggle, so I decided to pull out my secret weapon – the trusted behavior punch cards!! Well, that is until I looked inside the drawer to be welcomed with an empty bag. Not one {Read More}
DIY Homemade Playdough
March 16, 2020 by
I know, over the course of the next month, many parents will be seeking new activities to help keep their kids busy without using electronics as a babysitter all day long! Now….I know when some see the term “DIY”, you immediately say NEXT, thinking it will require too much time, brain power, and/or supplies. But, this really IS quite simple and easy….AND your kids can help make it, too! This provides a nice break from the paper/pencil workbooks or e-learning {Read More}
Teaching Kids about Money!
July 30, 2019 by
There comes a lot of responsibility with raising kids. Aside from things like personal safety and fostering good character traits, there are other life skills you want to teach them, like managing money! We have 3 kids…ages 6, 4, and almost a year and a half. I never knew when the appropriate age would be to start teaching them about money. Would they be able to grasp and understand the concepts of spending, saving and giving? I believe, as long {Read More}
