We are (eek!) hosting Thanksgiving at our place this year. I’m feeling a bit of pressure to pull it all off... Holidays can be a special time to spend with family and build traditions. But, they can also be stressful, especially for young children who are out of their normal routine. Scrambled schedules, rotating relatives, and tons of sugary treats can all contribute to emotional overwhelm and continue reading...
The Box Tops Jar: a Fun Way to Raise Money for Schools
We have just entered the world of Box Tops. My daughter started Kindergarten this Fall and I'm already learning how much we need to do to help raise money for her school. Enter our first experience with Box Tops. I had no idea how excited both of my kids would be to start helping their school while we were at the grocery store. As an incentive to finding more Box Tops, we came up with this continue reading...
5 Ways to Get Kids Excited About School Before They Even Start
Kindergarten. It's one of those transitions in my daughter's life that I've been thrilled about in one moment and terrified about the next. It's a milestone that so many of us remember. And, for my little one, permanent memories are something that are very, very new. Up until now, my husband and I are the ones who have remembered every detail, every moment. But, now her life is reaching a continue reading...
Back to School Lunch Ideas: Make Care Packages with Horizon Organics!
My daughter is about to start her first day of kindergarten and all I can think about is what a big step this is for our family! And, with that step comes a lot of extras...packing lunches, new clothes and shoes, school supplies, backpack and lunch box, and so much more. While I'm wading through my own emotions about sending my baby off to kindergarten, there are so many things that I have to continue reading...
Flashlight Alphabet Game for Kids: Can You Find the Letter?
I think this flashlight alphabet game is our family's favorite activity. While we've played a lot of after dark games, there's something about this game that has really stuck with my kids. Maybe it's because I finally let them have free range with a flashlight?? Regardless, your kids will be begging to play this game over and over, too. Don't say I didn't warn you... Amazon Links are provided continue reading...
Pair Books with Play! A Little Blue Truck Sorting Activity
I instantly fell in love with the book, Little Blue Truck when my son was born. The clever rhyming and fun storyline has kept this book at the front of our bookshelf for years. But, today, we've made it even more fun by adding a little blue truck sorting activity to the mix. Playing alongside this classic children's book is not only a great way to extend learning, but also to incorporate a continue reading...