I've been wanting to write a kid's nature bucket list for my kids. After my daughter went to an outdoor camp for preschoolers, I was really inspired by the program and I wanted to start writing our bucket list right away. We've been trying to take our summer days slowly and to spend as much time outside as possible, so it's been easy to start tackling our list. But, with two growing kids in continue reading...
Tips to Make the Best Gardens for Kids
This time of year always reminds me of my first garden. My mom allowed me to take over this small patch of our yard when I was just a kid. I would spend hours outside weeding and watering my plants with the utmost care. Looking back, I see how important it was for my mom to bestow that garden upon me. Her lessons in how to grow and use plants are incredibly beneficial to my life now (way more continue reading...
8 Ways for Kids to Learn in the Dark
Are you curious how kids can learn in the dark? We used glow sticks, light tables, and flashlights to dream up some wonderful ways to learn in the dark. Okay, so the lights were dimmed and not completely off, but safety first, right?! Make sure to scroll through the whole list - our favorite activity is last! Over 8 Ways for Kids to Learn in the Dark 1.) Spooky Storytelling Silhouettes continue reading...
Pipe Cleaner Crafts – Make 5 Minute Crowns!
We love pipe cleaner crafts. From making quick bracelets to admiring all of the amazing colors, my kids (and cats...) adore this simple craft supply. That's why we've come up with some pipe cleaner crafts that only take 5 minutes to make. Sound impossible? It's not! And, the end result will have kids playing all afternoon long... Keep in mind, my kids are 5 years old and 2 years continue reading...
1 Tip to Help Build a Routine for Kids at Home
Building a routine for kids has been on my mind lately. While some people might call my son stubborn, I prefer to say that he's determined. Whatever you call it, I wish I could apply some of my son’s "determination" to folding and putting away laundry (I'd never have to fold the laundry again!). While we are always looking for new ways to motivate him to do what we NEED him to do, we have continue reading...
10+ Homemade Process Art Father’s Day Gifts
Crafting is one of my therapies in life, but it's not always a favorite for my busy, physical boys. But, when they know Daddy is going to be celebrated, they easily jump on board to make Father's Day Gifts! That said, I am not a huge fan of making gifts that involve complicated instructions for my 3- and 1- year olds. The projects with instructions serve a purpose, but at this stage, my boys continue reading...