As 21st century parents, we are constantly competing with technology for our children’s attention and getting off devices to enjoy outdoor family activities can be a struggle. Between iPads, Facebook, Xbox and YouTube, you can almost go an entire summer without interacting with your child–except to nag them to do their chores. Although this makes […]
Charming Wooden Tree Swing Tutorial
I love to see kids playing outdoors. Don’t you? One great way to get them enjoying the outdoors is to make a swing kids will love. I saw this excellent DIY swing tutorial on Hallmark’s Home & Family show, which airs weekdays at 10 am ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. I was given permission to share […]
Lego Ninjago Sets: Masters Of Spinjitzu Dawn of Iron Doom
I believe playing with LEGOs is one of many fun creative activities for children. My daughter and my son love LEGOs but for my son, LEGOs are his favorite toy ever. He loves building the sets but he can also play for hours and hours with a set in one sitting. He loves having the […]
Homemade Creamsicle Recipe
With summer here the kids and I are trying to think of fun summer treats to keep us cool. The kids absolutely love orange creamsicles but of course, with all of our food sensitivities I am hesitant to buy treats like that. It’s always best to make our own when we can. These Homemade Creamsicles are […]
Tutti Frutti Modeling Dough Play Sets For Kids
There is something about modeling dough that is just so much fun. It is soft and squishy and you can roll it and cut it and shape it and put it back into one ball again! Though modeling dough is a particular favorite of small children who love making things and imagining things, modeling dough […]
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
With summer here one of my go to meals is salads. It doesn’t matter if it’s lunch or dinner time, I love salad. My goal is to get the kids eating more salads for side dishes and for the main dish too. The more colorful we can make them the better success we have! They […]
Alphabet Painted Rocks Tutorial
School is almost out and if you have a little one who is leaving the early school days behind for summer, or maybe you have preschoolers at home, keeping kids learning during the long days of summer is important. What is really important is keeping the learning fun for these little ones. Kids are expected […]