10 Fun, Family Games for All Ages!

It’s Cyber Monday and the deals are a plenty! Christmas is around the corner and today I’m sharing 10 fun games that everyone in the family can play! Most of these are recommended for kids age 6 and older. Adults can/should play all of these, too. Everyone in our family gets in on the action and we LOVE each of the ones highlighted below! Some are for the more competitive in nature, while others will require you to strategize well. {Read More}

Favorite Seasonal/Holiday Books

Being a former elementary school teacher, and a mom to 3, reading books aloud to my kids is one of my MOST FAVORITE activities I get to do with them! Hearing them laugh and watching them smile as I read is simply the best. Books create wonder, cultivate discussions, and create memories that I always cherish. Books are a simple & wonderful way to connect with your children! As a new season is here, I’m sharing with you 20 of {Read More}

Gift Guide for Kids: Glow It Up!

Welcome to Part 3 of the “Gift Guide for Kids” series! Last year, I shared my Ultimate Arts & Crafts gift guide (find it HERE), yesterday was our favorite Outdoor/Nature themed gifts (which you can see HERE), and now I’m showcasing some of our favorite “Glow/Light up” themed items! Our family owns each of the gifts listed, so the opinions are our own. If you know a child that loves all things that light up or glow, you’ve come to {Read More}

Gift Guide for Kids: Outdoor/Nature Fans

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}

Sunflower Recycled Art Activity

Creating art at home is best when you can use items you already have! We love to recycle toilet paper and paper towel rolls any chance we get! Jazz up some egg cartons, straws, or cardboard boxes with a little paint and let the fun begin! This 3-D art activity was a hit in our house. To say goodbye to summer and welcome Fall, my 3 and 6 year old read the book, This is a Sunflower, to learn about {Read More}

End of School Year: Teacher/Student Tags

Well, to say it’s been one heck of a year for teachers and students is a massive understatement! I think it’s safe to say that everyone is joyfully looking forward to summer break! To celebrate all the time, love and energy that educators around the world put forth during a pandemic situation, I’m sharing these FREE printable tags this year! When I was a 3rd grade teacher, I loved being able to gift something fun for my students as they {Read More}