Holiday Gift Guides for EVERYONE!

The holidays are a busy time of year, so I’ve carefully curated 4 different gift guides for everyone in the family! Whether you’re already ahead of the game and have most of your shopping complete or you are in the “last minute shopper” camp, these are some of our tried-and-true favorites that you won’t want to pass up! I hope these ideas will make your shopping a little easier this year! Helping you find the perfect present for everyone in {Read More}

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}

Punch Cards for Kids!

Quarantine Week #2 is in full effect, and I don’t know about you, but I’m running out of steam….yes, ALREADY! With three energetic kids at home, I’m starting to feel like a juggling act in the circus. Trying to keep behavior at bay is already a struggle, so I decided to pull out my secret weapon – the trusted behavior punch cards!! Well, that is until I looked inside the drawer to be welcomed with an empty bag. Not one {Read More}

Kids Oil Pastel Art Activity

Art and music are both one of my favorite avenues for creativity….and to destress! What better way to interact with your kids than doing an art or craft activity. A couple weeks ago, my son’s school had family art night and it was awesome, filled with a variety of stations, all containing different forms & methods of art. This activity was a favorite of ours and super easy for all three of my kids to do (6, 4, and 2 {Read More}

FAVORITE KIDS TOYS/GAMES/PUZZLES

2020 has been off to a very interesting start. This Corona Virus has really taken over, resulting in school closings and 3+ weeks of social distancing. This means families will be spending a lot more time at home. Those of you with children know how LONG the days can feel when restrictions are placed on you and the isolation that sets in. To hopefully help combat feelings of going crazy and keeping them entertained, I’ve put together a list of {Read More}

DIY Homemade Playdough

I know, over the course of the next month, many parents will be seeking new activities to help keep their kids busy without using electronics as a babysitter all day long! Now….I know when some see the term “DIY”, you immediately say NEXT, thinking it will require too much time, brain power, and/or supplies. But, this really IS quite simple and easy….AND your kids can help make it, too! This provides a nice break from the paper/pencil workbooks or e-learning {Read More}