It’s that time of year where spooky is in! It’s easy to make monster become less scary and more adorable with these fun crafts! There’s so many to choose from and most are made from materials you already have lying around the house! * Crafts that were featured in the collage are marked below by […]
The Benefits of Live Theater for Children
My husband grew up as a theater geek. I married him anyway. I tease! As we started raising children together, the role of live theater in our children’s lives was far from my mind. Then the ZACH Theater in Austin, TX offered us seats at a showing of Winnie the Pooh. The benefits became evident […]
Pumpkin Sensory Play
Pumpkins are magical! I’m not sure if it’s the fairy tale legends surrounding them or the incredible seasonal food they make, but kids and adults alike LOVE pumpkins! Check out these fun new sensory ways to enjoy the pumpkin season! You’ll find lots of tactile play ideas as well as some gross motor play that […]
How to have a Safe and Enjoyable Road Trip
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. Many of us are trying to squeeze in the last bits of summer fun before school starts back up. Nothing says quintessential summer joy like a family road trip! Some of my favorite memories come from long […]
An Awesome-Sauce Book! Though I’m a Little Bias…
Blogging is a team sport. I’ve been totally blown away by the cooperation and generosity of other bloggers. I’m so excited to introduce you to one of these major collaborations! (And I got to be a part of it!) Ninety-four, (yes, 94!) bloggers got together to compile a monster book of learning and play activities. It’s […]
Frozen Stars Sensory Play
This sensory play is a delight to the eyes and feels oh so cool to the touch. Get ready to make a splash! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here. Supplies: Star Ice Cube Tray Food Coloring Water Large Tub Directions: Fill the star ice tray […]
Our Classic Summer Bucket List (with Printable)
There’s something truly magical about summer. When freedom and fun are combined, it seems like nothing can stop us! Many of us have lovely memories of summers gone by and we want our children to have similar experiences. That’s why of complied this list of activities I want to do with my boys this summer. […]
No Cook Kool Aid Play Dough
It’s summertime and that means extra time for fun! (At least that’s the rumor.) I put together a summer bucket list of all the simple classic activities we want to do during the coming months. At the top of this list was this no cook kool aid play dough. Despite forgetting a key […]
Easter Watercolor Crayon Resist Art
This is a simple craft for Easter that went perfectly with our Art Unit. Even very young children can produce stunning art with this technique. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here. Supplies: Watercolors A white crayon White Paper Instructions: Draw a design with the white crayon […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: Ezra, Nehemiah and the Return from Exile
I can’t believe we’re halfway through our series on the Jesus Storybook Bible. A bunch of other bloggers and I have been coming up with supplementary activities for each and every Bible event included in this awesome book. Our story this week (Ezra, Nehemiah and the Return from Exile) may seem obscure, but it spelled out […]