Kids love to make simple crafts, but if you’re running low on crafting supplies, you might be wondering what you can use for their next creation. That’s where recycling comes in: You can take old items and repurpose them into lovely pieces of art! Get some inspiration from these DIY crafts using recycled materials! This list …
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The voyage of the Mayflower was a big event in American history. Learning about the pilgrims and their trip on the Mayflower can give kids an understanding of how many people came to America and what happened after they met the native Americans who lived there. Use these Mayflower Crafts and Activities for Kids to give …
I’m always on the search for healthy pumpkin recipes! I really try to find healthy meals during the holidays since we always hear how much weight we can gain from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. It doesn’t have to be that way! It is really easy to make “skinny” versions of our favorites, including desserts, breakfasts, …
Hey Mom, I see you! I am you! It is 11:30 on Friday afternoon (as I write this post) and it it hitting me that I am going to be mostly alone tonight. In fact, I am going to be mostly alone all weekend! I can clean and I can work, but a girl can …
Help protect the galaxy from the First Order by dressing up in a Wars costume this Halloween. You can join the rebel alliance and the good guys as Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker or Han Solo. Of if the dark side is more your style a a Stormtrooper costume or dressing up as Darth Vader may be a …
In a movie, everything is there is a bright color, but in a book, you have to imagine the scenery and the characters. Besides, reading is great for increasing your child’s vocabulary. 🙂 These Children’s Books about Witches are a fun way to get ready for Halloween. Be certain to check out our other book …
We can’t get enough of Taco Tuesday in our house. In fact, I think I’d be okay with Taco Week instead of just one night a week…lol! The only problem is that serving the exact same kind of tacos every Taco Night can make you feel kind of taco’ed out. Thankfully, though, there are a …
Thomas is entering second grade this year and is definitely experiencing Back-to-School Anxiety about it because it is “hard” and “Zack won’t be there” to help him out if there are any problems. Plus, he is going to have to ride the bus by himself every day this year! When kids experience anxiety about going …
Can you believe it? It’s almost back to school time already! If your young children are already dreading the first day back, you can help them get excited with these printable back to school coloring sheets! There are printables here for both preschoolers and elementary-aged children. Plus, some of them feature basic skills such as sight …
Planning is the best way to get the most for your time and money. And when it comes to back to school spending, the goal is often to do it as quickly and as cheaply as possible. While it may seem too soon to start thinking about back to school shopping, it is right around …
I had no idea so many of you wanted a back to school supplies list! I have been on vacation and came home to several emails in my inbox asking for the typical list of supplies. Some of you are homeschooling Moms wondering what things you should stock up on this year because you know …
In our time of video games, social media, and other ways to hide behind a screen, kids are meaner. That means that kids have more and more confidence issues AND are less willing to listen to people say good things about them. Daily (hourly!) reminders of how great a child is will help keep them …