We recently got a package in the mail and it was stuffed with so much tissue paper! I immediately knew that I wanted to craft with it and the first thing that popped into my mind was tissue paper hearts. I figured they’d be fun to make with Belly and would be a super cute… Read More Tissue Paper Hearts
Thank you Clixo for sponsoring this post. If you’re looking for a unique, new way for your kids to play, Clixo is just what you need! Clixo is a magnetic toy that promotes STEAM learning and inspires children to think outside of the box. No screens, chargers, or batteries are involved. All your child needs… Read More Clixo Makes STEAM Learning Fun
If you’re gathering simple, festive ideas to keep your kiddos occupied all December, add these DIY holiday crayons to your list! My kids both had so much fun making and coloring with them! You’ve probably seen lots of cute DIY crayons that were made in the oven, but we’ve found the microwave to be safer… Read More DIY Holiday Crayons (Made In the Microwave)
When we sent Goose off for her first day of first grade in August, it hit me that Belly is starting kindergarten next year! I know that we still have eleven months, but they are going to fly by and I want to do everything that I can to make sure she feels confident walking… Read More Preschool Homeschool Routine for My 4-Year-Old
Thank you Sparkle® for sponsoring this post. My kids’ favorite way to learn and play is through making colorful, hands-on creations! My two very artsy daughters had the best time with this popsicle craft. It’s perfect for summer, only requires a few simple materials, and the finished popsicles are really cute and unique! Before you… Read More Getting Creative With a Simple and Fun Popsicle Craft
In our house, the kids’ bedtime routine is non-negotiable. Sleep is essential for their bodies to grow and recharge after a busy day of playing and learning. My daughters are four and six now and we’ve had the same foolproof routine since they were babies. This consistent nightly plan is the best way for both… Read More Our Kids’ Bedtime Routine with Pact Dream Big Pajamas
I have never ever celebrated Valentine’s Day with my husband, but there’s something about having kids that makes me want to do all of the heart activities and cover everything in red, pink, and purple! It just makes me smile! This mess-free finger painting, with a love-inspired twist, is such a fun time for toddlers… Read More Mess Free Finger Painting for Valentine’s Day
Regardless of what your school year is going to look like this Fall, the best thing that you can do with your kiddos right now is read! Developing and practicing literacy skills is always important! We have family storytime every night, but now that Goose (5) is reading independently more often, I made her a reading… Read More Reading Chart to Track and Encourage Independent Reading
My girls’ playroom typically looks one of two ways: immaculate or a hot mess. I love living in a clutter-free home, but since children also live here, it isn’t practical to expect everything to be tidy all day long. With that in mind, we do have a few ways that we consistently control the toy chaos in… Read More Finding Ways to Control the Toy Chaos
We have officially hit the two-month mark of sheltering in place and I am unapologetic about the daily TV watching that occurs in our home. Although I am incredibly hands-on with my children most of the time, I have no objection to them watching a little TV each day. We do have a few stipulations,… Read More TV Rules for Kids That Are Easy to Enforce
