Looking for a cheap material that can really multitask? Pick up a pool noodle! You can find them at the dollar store. And they come in SO many fun colors. With a minute of prep, your kids can perfect their fine motor skills, practice their engineering, and pretend to be pastry chefs. Now that’s a […]
How to Enjoy Messy Play and Learning with Kids
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #allfreeclear #CollectiveBias Wherever children go, messes are soon to follow. But this isn’t always a bad thing. When we embrace the mess (and know how to clean up afterward), our kids will really get to throw their whole selves […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
My husband teases me because I like to eat ice cream in the winter. He also thinks I’m strange for craving soup in the summer. But our marriage is still intact because we’ve found a summer appropriate soup that my husband approves of. In fact, we all gobble it up. Even my kids, the pickiest children on […]
Physics for Kids: Pulleys and Weights and Simple Machines
Say the word “Physics” and many adults are transported back to a nightmareish high school memory. But physics isn’t just for torturing teenagers or reserved for super geniuses. Physics can and should be enjoyed by kids of all ages! Get their imaginations soaring with this demonstration of simple machines using pulleys. This can be a […]
Spring Learning Activity: Upper and Lowercase Letter Matching
Every once in a while, I realize I’ve left a big gaping hole in my kids’ education. (Don’t worry, they’re quick learners). What topic did I forget this time? Oh, you know… lowercase letters! So I came up with this fun little spring learning activity that helped my son quickly master matching his upper and […]
Hands-On Theater Experience for Kids: Alice in Wonderland at the ZACH Theater
Kids can benefit from live theater in so many ways. Unfortunately, sitting still can be troublesome for a lot of kids. Thankfully, ZACH theater thought of that when they decided to put on an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. The show was unlike any production I’ve ever seen. We started in a small round theater […]
Five Mini Challenges to Help You Live a Greener Life
Do you feel guilty? No, not about the gallon of ice cream you ate last night, but we can talk about that later. Do you feel guilty about the choices you make that effect the environment? Do you want to live a “green” life but feel overwhelmed? I totally understand that feeling. But let’s not […]
How to Finally be Successful at Budgeting
Confession. I’ve never. I repeat I’ve NEVER stuck to a budget for a full month in my entire adult life. I know, how irresponsible of me! No matter the amount of guilt nor will power, I just couldn’t seem to get my act together. I’ve made many attempts, but I’ve always failed to stick to a […]
Getting Kids to Sit Still: Helping a Fidgetor
I’ve watched my son go from sitting perfectly in his chair to falling flat on the floor in under a millisecond. Sitting still is just not his thing. While I try to keep him as active as possible while we’re learning, there are moments when desk time is unavoidable. Here are some tips and strategies to help […]
The Best Soup Recipes on the Planet!
I thought a lot of foolish things in my youth. One of the stupidest notions I had was that soup… is boring. What was I thinking!?! Soup is so versatile, hearty and delicious! I’ve rounded up a list of some of the best soup recipes on the internet. You’re welcome! Traditional Potato, Leek and Ham […]
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