We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt: An Autumn Book Activity for Kids
Autumn is here and leaves are falling all around us. While your children are jumping in the leaf piles and throwing them by armfuls in they air, can they tell that there is a difference between them?...
View ArticleAutumn Apple Cider Picnic
Check out these 5 simple tips for an Autumn Apple Cider Picnic this fall with the kids! Autumn is officially in full force. Pumpkins are popping up around the neighborhood and my two little Chicklets...
View ArticleSpring Bucket List: 50 Family-Friendly Activities
The vernal equinox is around the corner. However, you may have already experienced your FIRST SPRING DAY depending on where your family lives: The first day of spring is one thing, and the first...
View Article7 Tips for FUN Family Biking Adventures with Kids
When I was a child, learning to ride your bike meant FREEDOM. It meant being able to go to the local pool, playground, or library without an adult. Learning to ride was a right of passage. You went...
View ArticleI Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for…
What does summer mean to you? For me it is… Bare feet. The scent of sunscreen. Kids cruising the neighborhood on their bikes. Mosquitoes. Baseball. Iced tea. Lemonade stands. Swimming. Sunflowers....
View ArticleWater Balloon Painting: Outdoor Summer Art Activity
This outdoor summer art activity is brought to you by Jean of The Artful Parent. Kids love water balloons. Surely we can just state this as a fact, right? Up there with we all need plenty of hugs,...
View ArticleCreativity is Contagious ― Pass it on!
This quote has got me thinking: "Creativity is contagious. Pass it on!" ― Albert Einstein She timidly asked me for second piece of paper. I smile at her as she worked on her painting. After she...
View ArticleThe Perfect Flower Suncatcher Craft for Kids
This adorable flower suncatcher is brought to you by Jean of The Artful Parent. Yesterday, my kids and I made nature suncatchers with flower petals and leaves. This is by no means the first time we’ve...
View ArticleMulticultural Projects + Books: France Activities for Children
This sponsored collection of playful lessons about France is brought to you by Jacadi. You don’t need a passport to travel around the world. Using the activities, art projects, and books below, take...
View ArticleEncouraging Curiosity: 10 Playful Science Experiments for Kids
Children have an inherent sense of wonder. Keep that passion for learning alive with science. Below is a collection of ten science experiments for kids to inspire you to playfully learn with your...
View ArticleEveryday Life Lessons — Embracing Puddle Jumping
“Mom, can we jump in the puddles?” I smile. My girls are eight and ten, this question doesn’t often pop up anymore. “Of course,” I reply. I head into the house to get my camera. Lately, with each...
View ArticleThe Worst Mistake You Can Make When Hiking With Your Kids — Do You Do This?
This small mistake, this simple phrase, it can unintentionally defeat the purpose of taking your kids out into nature… We had a solid 90-minutes to hike the full trail. About 20-minute into our...
View ArticleHow to Plant a Honey Bee Garden With Kids
Our world’s honey bee population continues to decline. This summer, use your garden space to not only connect with your kids, but to help grow a beautiful (and pesticide-free) environment for your...
View ArticleShe Comes With a Bag from the Dollar Store, I’m So Inspired I Have to Grab...
This family garden project is so easy and inexpensive. If you’ve got little dinosaur fanatics in the house, check it out. I just had to grab my camera and take pics to share with you. We’ve always done...
View ArticleCelebrating Independence Day: AWESOME Last-Minute Ideas Your Kids Will Love
Looking for some last minute, family-friendly ideas for celebrating Independence Day? This is a busy mom’s quick-guide to simple fun. Below are ten EASY ways to enjoy the holiday without going over the...
View ArticleHalloween Family Fun Guide: Celebrate October Effortlessly and Creatively
Happy October!! This is such a beautiful month, one of my absolute favorites. Yet, somehow I still tend to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life (aka: the tao of dog poop). This year I am...
View ArticleI Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for…
What does summer mean to you? For me it is… Bare feet. The scent of sunscreen. Kids cruising the neighborhood on their bikes. Mosquitoes. Baseball. Iced tea. Lemonade stands. Swimming. Sunflowers....
View ArticleWater Balloon Painting: Outdoor Summer Art Activity
This outdoor summer art activity is brought to you by Jean of The Artful Parent. Kids love water balloons. Surely we can just state this as a fact, right? Up there with we all need plenty of hugs,...
View ArticleSolar Print Art for Kids: Make a Handmade Mother’s Day Garland!
Solar Print Art for Kids — An activity from Make It Your Own that teaches children about the science of light exposure while creating a lasting piece of art for their mothers. Materials Solar print...
View ArticleWatermelon Wind Spinners: Paper Plate Craft for Kids
These super-simple watermelon wind spinners, made with a paper plate, are an easy craft for kids of all ages. Summer is officially upon us! One of our favorite healthy treats is FRESH WATERMELON. While...
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