Summer is bursting at its sun-soaked seams with activities to entertain the troops. All you need is a vivid imagination and a little bit of spending cash to brighten up the midsummer doldrums. Children are ecstatic to be free of school for a few months and parents love the opportunity to spend time with them […]
Creative Story Writing For Kids
Both of my young children love to read. That is why I surprised to learn that my daughter doesn’t enjoy her Language Arts classes. When I asked why not, she said it was because she has to write and she doesn’t like writing. I was astonished and said of course she liked writing. She insisted […]
Cool Father’s Day Gifts to Make a Dad Feel Special
When is Father’s Day? Well, Father’s Day is celebrated by Americans on the third Sunday in June. This year Father’s Day will be June 21, 2026. It’s easy to give gifts to a dad. No matter what tie, tie bar, or other assorted tie accessories we toss his way, he always seems grateful and pleased with […]
4th Of July Trivia Questions And Answers
June is almost over which means that July celebrations draw near. It is almost time to prepare for your 4th of July cookout with Flag Cake for family and friends! Take a moment to think about why we celebrate this day and how it came to be. I have included ten 4th of July Trivia […]
Carrot Crisps Recipe
Want a healthy snack? These carrot crisps are called “Bunny Nibbles” by Tracy Griffith in her book, Stealth Health Lunches (affiliate Amazon book link). I would call them carrot chips but whatever you call them they make a tasty treat as a stand alone snack or to accompany lunch or dinner. Carrots are high in […]
Easy Fathers Day Crafts For Kids To Make And Give As DIY Gifts
I was really kind of shocked to see the lack of Father’s Day gift ideas for kids to do compared to the over following amount of ideas I came across for Mother’s Day. It really made me sad that Father’s Day was being eclipsed by Mother’s Day but then I thought that might be going […]
The Benefits of a Family Cleaning Schedule [Free Printable]
Ever feel more like a maid than a parent? To change your family’s attitude toward cleaning and give yourself a break, try implementing a family cleaning schedule. It is time to get everyone to do their fair share. I provide a free printable cleaning schedule template to get you started. Additionally, I share 6 useful […]
5 Magical Books That Can Stimulate Your Kid’s Imagination
As Dr. Seuss once wrote about the benefits of reading books, “The more that you read, the more things you will know.” Reading fantasy books for kids will not only open new worlds for your children to explore, it can also contribute to their intelligence and their character. The exposure to new vocabulary through reading can increase […]