Heading out on a trip to the botanical gardens can be a fun and exciting way for a family to spend a day, but you need to do some planning to ensure it is a success. When you have children, virtually every place you go requires a bit of planning. Some parents try to wingRead More
Building a Summer Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget
Becca is sharing tips for building a summer maternity wardrobe on a budget. Summer is almost here! After the record breaking cold winter, I am hoping we will all get to enjoy a lovely and joy filled summer. Speaking of summer, it’s time to start updating your wardrobe. Last year I spent my third trimesterRead More
How to Make a Pinwheel
Pinwheels just seem to scream err whirl summer fun, even though they are fabulous for year round use. Since they are so simple and are easy to customize they are perfect for parties, family get together’s, or holidays. There are hundreds of or thousands of patterns of scrapbook paper available in every color scheme and theme available, Read More
Fourth of July Games for Kids
Fourth of July games for kids need to be aimed at cooling off, having fun, and at least a bit of patriotism to envelope the meaning of the day. These games might even prompt some history questions from the kids. Since most Fourth of July celebrations take place outside, you want to make sure yourRead More
How to Create a Photo Scavenger Hunt for Kids
A photo scavenger hunt for kids is a great way to get the kids active and generate some excitement and creativity. A traditional scavenger hunt involves going from door to door in a neighborhood or specified area collecting items from a list. A photo scavenger hunt is similar, except the items are not actually collected.Read More
How to Make a Straw Necklace
If you are looking for a fun spring craft, you can’t get any sweeter than this simple spring straw necklace. This straw necklace can be made using just a few supplies from your local craft store, and the end result is a fun and festive necklace that you or the kiddos will love wearing. ARead More
Tips for Visiting a Pick Your Own Farm With Kids
The kids and I made a trip to the local pick your own organic farm for some delicious fresh fruit. We came home with baskets of fruit picked by big and little hands alike. Perfect for eating as is, in pies, cobblers, jams, and more. But the best part of the day? The prideRead More
How to Create a Pirate Grotto Garden for Kids
I love having the kids in the garden with me whether they are helping me plant or playing nearby so I make it a point to create play spaces throughout the yard and garden. About a month ago when I made THIS (Insert fairy garden link) for my little girl I had a pouting little boyRead More
How To Create a Magical Fairy Garden
My little girl loves pink, sparkles, fairies and dirt-lol. So I thought a fun and pretty project for us would be to create a fairy garden to place in our real garden. This master plan really had several purposes- #1 – To create a pretty focal point for our garden, #2- To have a projectRead More
100 Days of Frugal Summer Fun for Kids
Most of you know that my youngest child is 7, but what you might not realize is that my oldest kids are in college. Having older kids gives me a different perspective. I know that while the days may seem very long; the years fly by! It makes me determined to enjoy this summer toRead More
How to Make a Garden Tic-Tac-Toe Game
As it warms up and I have been freshening up the garden and the yard in general with things like new plants and new décor. I have been trying to think of ways to incorporate things for the kids like the fairy garden. I thought it would be fun to have features just for themRead More
Homemade Lemon & Basil Play-Dough Recipe
My little girl loves getting into anything that momma is doing- gardening, cooking, crafting, etc. Sometimes I need to get things done with just one pair of hands however. One way I can distract her in a good way is by giving her play dough. While we have a lot of store bought play dough toolsRead More
First Day of Summer Celebration Ideas
The long and tiresome school days are coming to an end, time to gear up for water fun, family outings, and sweet summer days. A great way to mark the beginning of 3 months of freedom is to create a small celebration on your child’s first official day of summer vacation. This can includeRead More
5 Unique School Party Games For Kids of Any Age
The school year is coming to an end soon, so that means it is time for end of school year parties! Cara Harrington is sharing 5 party games that can be played at school parties. 5 Unique School Party Games For Kids 1. Dress Up Bags This mash-up combines dress-up and hot potato into one game. ItRead More
Slap! A Simple Flashcard Game
If you have a stack of flashcards a mile high like we do, you may be looking for more fun and creative ways to use them other than just holding them up for your child to recite from. While your child may learn this way, it can get boring quickly and of course flashcards justRead More
How to Save Money on Summer Clothes for Kids
In some areas of the country the temperatures are already climbing! This means getting the kids out of their winter clothes and putting on the shorts and flip flops. Buying the children summer clothing can put a huge dent in your budget, especially when back-to-school shopping comes around so quick. Long ago I decided thatRead More
DIY Boredom Jar
Are you tired of hearing the familiar refrain- “Mooooooooom, I’m bored!” It’s time to have somewhere to send them when this starts, and no I don’t mean boarding school or even your mother in law’s house. Give them a Boredom bucket, jar, can, whatever. Basically a random list of ideas for activities for them to complete whenRead More
Making Your Yard Kid Friendly For Spring
Beautiful weather outdoors means a lot of time for you and the kids out in the yard. After what always feels like an endless winter its nice to be able to run, stretch your legs, swing, jump, shout, and play. And then the kids want to join in too… But really, once the cold has finallyRead More
20 Kid-Friendly Earth Day Activities to Enjoy All Year
Bitsy’s Brainfood co-founder, Maggie Patton encourages families to involve kids in Earth Day, to teach them that they can make a difference. “When it comes to my own family and taking action on Earth Day, we like to think globally, and act locally. There are so many simple ways to get the whole family involvedRead More
4 Toddler Activities With Plastic Easter Eggs
Use your plastic Easter eggs to create fun activities for your toddler. Keeping little ones busy and out of trouble is a full-time job that requires a lot of creativity. I am a firm believer that learning can be fun, and if you make it enjoyable it will stick better in their minds better. ChildrenRead More
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