Looking for something to do with the kids over Spring Break? Make these Easy Easter Cupcakes and put some of that Easter candy to good use! Spring is here and Easter is right around the corner! I've been so caught up with creating new Crockpot Express Recipes that I let the next … [Read more...]
Dipped Oreo Cookies: easy Easter treats
Has spring fever hit your house yet? We had a week of really warm weather (up to 90 one day!) and I was afraid we were going to skip right over spring and jump to summer. Thankfully it's been more like typical spring weather this week. We've had some rain, some cloudy days, and … [Read more...]
17 Summer Activities (that don’t require sunscreen)
Summer is great, and the sunshine is a welcome change after dreary winter days, but sometimes the heat can get to be too much! My kids LOVE to swim and play in the water, but when it's time to take a break from those UV rays, here are 17 ideas for summer activities that don't … [Read more...]
Upcycle: From Tennis Ball Can to Bird Feeder
"Can we feed them, PLEASE, Mama?" In the mornings we have been listening to the birds singing outside our patio door. Birdseed is cheap, but bird feeders? That's another story. Call me crazy, but when I noticed an old tennis ball can sitting on the shelf in our garage, I figured … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Slime
This year for our preschool co-op I am in charge of doing the motion and sensory activities. We only have boys in the group, so we like to keep the schedule tactile and moving. Nothing lasts longer than fifteen minutes and every segment is separated by something active. For this … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt
A pumpkin patch scavenger hunt makes it even MORE fun to go pumpkin hunting! Don't forget to download the free printable to take with you! For weeks now, our kids have been waiting to go the local pumpkin patch. The seasonal company started stringing the lights and … [Read more...]
Pointillism Painting with Pom Poms
There's a show on Amazon that is an instant hit in our house! Creative Galaxy is about a little alien boy named Arty who travels around with his pal Epiphany (I loved this little sidekick) solving problems with art! It really plays towards a child's natural inclinations to … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning with Kids
It's time for the equally anticipated and dreaded time of the year: Spring cleaning. THIS is an instance where you would use the word "anxious" correctly. I'm anxious to get started on my Spring cleaning. Meaning, I'm looking forward to it-with dread. When you are … [Read more...]
Winnie the Pooh Paper Plate Craft
Celebrate Winne the Pooh with this adorable and easy Winnie the Pooh Paper Plate Craft. While trying to be more organized and planning my blog post schedule, I looked up some of the fun "National Day of _____" holidays. Did you know that today is National Winnie … [Read more...]
Craftstick Scarecrow Craft
Today we took our little co-op group for a field trip to In-n-Out. Best. Field Trip. Ever! Well, it was our first one, but I still think it was awesome! However, I digress. Because we had the field trip, we didn't do school work today. So I … [Read more...]
Day 321: Toddler Play (for free)
We have a toy box full of toys for all ages. We have a playroom full of bins and shelves full of toys for all ages. We have an annual garage sale when I purge said toy bins and shelves, making room for new ones. Yet, somehow, the kids are always looking for something … [Read more...]
Day 320: Mommy and Me Interview for Mother’s Day
Now that I've finally sold my soul to purchase new printer ink, I am having a blast going through all my pins with printables and downloads available. This one is perfect for Mother's Day! I understand that most of my readers are mothers, and you may not want … [Read more...]