20 Chapter Books To Read With Your Kids
As much as we love children’s picture books around here, I must say that as the kids become old enough for us to read chapter books together, my mama heart skips a beat. It makes me so happy to see...
View ArticleKids In The Kitchen: Healthy Chocolate Shake
We are a smoothie-loving-family. The blender is, by far, the most used appliance in our kitchen. Fruit and veggie smoothies are a daily occurrence in our home, and healthy blender ice cream is an...
View ArticleOutdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids
Whether it’s your own backyard, a nature trail, local park, or simply walking down the street, nature is all around us and just waiting to be explored. Kids are naturally drawn to nature. Children...
View ArticleStar Printing – Simple 4th of July Craft
4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. It’s low-key and relaxing. My favorite part? Watching the amazement and wonder on my boys’ faces as they view the fireworks in the night sky. It makes...
View Article25 Activities To Keep Kids Busy (and learning) This Summer
In our family, summertime provides two types of days – those filled with fun and memories that keep us all happy and entertained, and those when I’ve heard “Mom, I’m bored” fifty times before lunch....
View ArticleNational Parks FREE Admission Days 2014
Each year, the National Park Service selects several days to allow admission to all of the U.S. National Parks FREE of charge. They recently released the list of free admission days for 2014. Mark...
View ArticleNumber Knock Down
The boys and I have been housesitting for a relative this week, so we’ve been taking full advantage of having access to a yard to play in and a safe, child-friendly neighborhood to explore. We are...
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