The kids are certain to love this Winter I Spy Printable. Having this winter activity is a great way to pass by the time on a snow day or get everyone a little more active as well. Playing I spy is one of our family’s favorite activities and I think that you’ll add it to …
Having a winter baby is so much fun! December opens up the door for a wide variety of baby shower ideas for your mom-to-be’s needs and wants! Snow…snowflakes…winter…sledding….Christmas….you name it, the options can truly be endless. If your plan is to hold your baby shower in December, you are going to have one awesome shower …
In week 2’s menu plan, we talked about tackling the tasks that we have put off. Now, we are into the third week of January and the winter doldrums have hit. The holidays are over, it is cold, the Christmas decorations are all put away, and everybody is sick. The complete menu plan for the third …
As the winter months begin to creep closer, we have to remember that it’s not only our lifestyle that’s in for a change but also that of our doggies’. Unless you live in a tropical climate (yay, Florida!) then you’ll need to manage the harsh winter periods for your dog, especially if you don’t want …
The kids will have a blast with these Animals in Winter printable! It’s the best way for them to learn about cold weather animals. Even though there isn’t much snow around this week (is there ever in Southern Alabama?), the temperatures have been pretty cold, and we’ve been learning all about animals in the winter. …
The Polar Express is one of my family’s favorite movies. Every winter, we watch that movie, but only this year I realized that there are plenty of things you can do that are based on that movie. My boys love printables and hands-on activities, so I thought, why not make fun printables and activities based …
While there are lots of options for The Best Toddler Toys for Winter, I picked out 8 toddler toys that are also part of best sellers list! Once it starts to get cold, it is really hard to keep our little ones from driving us stir crazy. Many of these toys can get you all outside for a …
As temperatures begin to drop, consumers may soon have a lot more on their minds than the coming winter chill. Since 2010, many states have seen the cost of home heating oil rise by as much as 30% or more. Depending on where you live, a particularly glacial season could put a serious freeze on …
As part of our ocean animals unit study, we are reading. Reading lots and LOTS of books.
Winter can be a dreary time of year, promoting indoor, sedentary activity. This is the main reason that kids and adults tend to gain weight during these months. Winter is also sometimes associated with feelings of sadness or depression, which may be alleviated by sunlight and enough physical activity. Therefore, despite the challenges of cold, …
We’re going on a bear hunt! We’re going to catch a big one! There’s just something about that rhyme that kids love! This week, we’re learning about bears (and hibernating) and of course, we had to read this book: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Don’t have the book? You can “read” it on …
