Use this tutorial on how to make Firecracker Sidewalk Chalk to make red, white, and blue sidewalk chalk for your 4th of July celebration. I love inexpensive summertime crafts that keep the kids busy and my kids enjoy getting to make AND play with this one! A $5 box of plaster of Paris and someRead More
Depression Era Tips to Stretch your Food Budget
Use these Great Depression Era tips to stretch your food budget and save money on groceries. Living frugally is not a new thing even though it seems to be something that is taking off again. During the Great Depression Era, there was no choice but to live as frugally as possible. Families made clothing outRead More
How to Use Succession Planting to Grow More Food
You can use Succession Planting to grow more food in your garden while also reducing the overwhelm of having too much of one vegetable ripen at the same time. Gardening should be easy – toss some seeds out, water them, and in a month or so, harvest the fruits of your labor. In theory, itRead More
Shamrock Yarn Craft
This Shamrock yarn craft for kids is an easy clover activity for St. Patrick’s Day. I love making fun things with the kids, and this Irish Shamrock Yarn Craft is a great addition to any St. Patrick’s Day or Spring craft activity. This is ideal for younger kids to make since it involves those fineRead More
4 St. Patrick’s Day Games for Kids
These fun St. Patrick’s Day games for kids work for family parties or for larger gatherings. Kids enjoy the characters and symbols surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. Shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold can jazz up even the most basic of games. Add in some green colors and you can make the ultimate Saint Patrick’sRead More
St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Rainbows, shamrocks, and gold pieces make this St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe fun and festive! How fun do these rainbow sprinkles and St. Paddy’s Day themed shapes make this St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe? They would look great on your dessert spread after the corned beef is finished up or can be sentRead More
10 Learning Activities Using Snow
Kids love to play in the snow. You can use that to your advantage with these 10 learning activities using snow. It’s almost impossible for kids to focus on schoolwork when it’s snowing outside. If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids busy during those cold winter months, then you’ll want to check outRead More
5 New Year’s Eve Activities for Kids
These New Year’s Eve activities for kids are easy to pull together for your party. New Year’s Eve is a special time for all kids and each of them has their own perspectives about what it means. For some, it is a new beginning. For others, it is a chance to reflect and learn. TheirRead More
Why Changing Your Breakfast Habit will Reap Big Rewards
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” so the saying goes. Personally I don’t believe that’s true. Everything you eat is important. But it is true that breakfast is often the healthiest meal of the day. Why? It’s all down to habits. A habit is something our “habit brain” does without thinking aboutRead More
Activities to Teach your Child about Memorial Day
Use these fun activities to teach your child about Memorial Day. When it comes to Memorial Day, many kids have no idea that it means anything more than an extra day out of school. As parents and guardians, it is our job to educate them about the importance of this wonderful holiday. Memorial Day isRead More
Summer Games and Activities for Kids
Are you eagerly waiting to watch the summer Olympics? These fun Summer Olympics games and activities for kids are a great way to celebrate the sporting events that are hosted at these magnificent games. The 2021 Summer Olympic Games are right around the corner and will be a huge National focus for the majority of theRead More
Spring Cleaning Checklists Room by Room Cleaning Tips
It’s that time of year when we need to pull out our Spring Cleaning Checklists and go through our home room by room cleaning our whole house out. Spring is on the horizon, and you may be itching to get your home spotless. Spring cleaning is a great way to deep clean your home and takeRead More
Tips for Growing Spinach in Your Garden
Love fresh spinach leaves? Use these tips for growing spinach in your garden. Popeye loved his spinach, and you should too! It is full of vitamins, minerals, and iron that your body needs. Spinach is great when used in salads, or can even be steamed and enjoyed warm. So are you a fan of spinachRead More
Water Gun Fun for Kids
Bored kids stuck at home on a hot day is not a fun combination! Here are some ideas for summer water gun fun for kids. Growing up, a good water gun was all that was needed for hours of childhood fun. There are countless things you can do with a good water gun and onlyRead More
Nature Walk Ideas for Kids of Various Ages
When you have several kids, it can be hard to find activities that are at all their different levels. Here are some fun nature walk ideas for kids of various ages. If you want to keep your kids active and healthy this summer, nature walks are a great way to do it. Kids of allRead More
13 Easy DIY Benches
Need a bench for your home or garden? Here are 13 easy DIY bench tutorials. I have always loved the look of a nice bench whether it be in a mudroom or an outdoor setting, benches are charming and perfect for that quick seat you need to take. Benches are also pretty easy to make,Read More
How to Simplify Your Life With a Minimalist Wardrobe
A minimalist wardrobe can save you money and time! Check out our tips for simplifying your life with a minimalist wardrobe. A minimalist wardrobe is not as boring as you think. It is simply a way of making things easier and allowing yourself to be less consumer-driven and be not only OK with the basicsRead More
10 Old Fashioned Games for Modern Kids
Here are 10 old-fashioned games that kids still love to play. We have included the rules, just in case you forgot. Growing up, games were a huge part of our lives as children. Where today’s kids are into video games, cell phones, and other technological advances, our days were spent playing games outside. These oldRead More
30 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Fall
Autumn is such a lovely time of year, but too often we let the busyness of life keep up from truly enjoy it. Below you will find 30 ways to slow down and enjoy fall this year. None of these ideas are expensive. You just need to commit to taking a little time to addRead More
8 Natural Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Here are 8 natural ways to dye Easter Eggs using fruits, vegetables, spices, and tea. Did you know that there are plenty of items right in your own kitchen that can be used to dye Easter eggs? If you want a more natural approach to your Easter egg coloring this year, take a look belowRead More
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