I love Valentine’s season. Yes, with all of the decoration, the excitement, and the never ending arts and crafts ideas, it is much more than a day! This week I set up the first of many Valentine’s activities for my son, a simple invitation to create Valentine's Crafts with ribbons. I like to set up art materials in a box (I call them invitations to create) for my boys because... I like continue reading...
5 Low Energy Activities with Kids When You Come Home Exhausted
Coming home at the end of the day to a house full of excited kids can be tough. You want to rest; they want to play. You want to sit down; they want to jump up (and up and up!). You want to just hang out on the smartphone; they want to hang from the chandelier. But, as we've said before, it's important to know that at the end of the day, we all should connect as a family, even when you come continue reading...
DIY Memory Game for Kids
We adore a game for kids that sneaks in learning, too. Since my house is already drowning in plastic eggs, I wanted to come up with a fun DIY game to utilize those blasted plastic eggs that are so prevalent during Spring (Okay, I secretly love those eggs...sometimes). Instead of doing an egg scavenger hunt, we hid objects underneath the eggs to make a "Memory" Easter game for kids! This post continue reading...
Rainbow Toast Without Food Coloring!
I loved making rainbow toast with my kids when I was a preschool teacher. My kids absolutely loved it, but I was always wanted to find a way to make rainbow toast without food coloring. Recently, I finally found a simple way that works! This all reminds me of when my daughter turned one. We had a purple themed party for her (her favorite color at the time...honestly, even at one, she continue reading...
5 Dont’s When Prepping Kids for a Doctor Visit
Thanks to my dear friend, Lauren, for sharing her tips today about taking kids to the Doctor. We know not every appointment will be easy, but these tips can give us a fighting chance! ;) ~Katie Prepping for a checkup with the doctor has been a source of anxiety for our family for a little while. We had a wretched experience taking my son to his three year checkup. He would not listen to anyone continue reading...
Kids Upcycled Mini Maker Kit: Organize loose parts for kids’ projects.
Our boys are major creators. They can also be masters of destruction. To help keep their endless energy moving in a positive direction, I try to have lots of materials available for building. It inspired us to make a mini maker kit, so that my kids could do different projects at home. Why We Needed a Mini Maker Kit While my toddler is mostly focused on blocks and duplos, my older son enjoys continue reading...