Playtime is fun time but it is also learning time that improves cognitive skills and intellectual development. In fact, cognitive development through play comes easily and naturally to kids as they interact with the world around them. Not only do kids learn through play but fostering playtime also creates a love of learning. If you […]
Snow Globe Winter Art For Kids
This winter weather has us crafting all the snowy things! Today it is snowing so my kids wanted to make a fun craft that had to do with snow. We had quite a few winter craft ideas but they settled on a paper snow globe! We grabbed things from our arts and craft box and […]
Delicious Oatmeal Toppings to Make Your Mouth Water
Here are a few oatmeal topping ideas that will make your mouth water! Oatmeal is not just a breakfast food. It is hardy and packed with protein and fiber- a healthy food option anytime! It is great with all sorts of different toppings from dark chocolate to veggies. First, for the best healthy oatmeal, I will […]
How To Grow Sprouts: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Growing your own sprouts is a great way to add fresh greens to your diet. You can’t get any fresher than sprouts that you grow yourself which means the sprouts are going to be packed full of fresh enzymes and nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phytochemicals. A great thing about sprouts is that everyone […]
Fun Homemade Ball Toss Game With Snowflake Theme
Looking for fun activities? We know the feeling. Now that the cold winter weather has officially arrived, kids will be spending more time indoors and will be needing new things to do! I don’t know about your kids, but my kids love crafting and creating new things when they are stuck inside. Today we made […]
10 Winter Crochet Ideas with Free Patterns
First off, let me tell you that all of the photos listed below for winter crochet project ideas are for awesome FREE crochet patterns. So dive in! Every year, when the weather starts to turn ferocious and we enter the months of hibernation, we look for fun indoor activities to occupy our time and energy. […]
Peppermint Mocha Muffins Recipe
The holidays certainly are in full swing. Not many flavors are more true to the season than peppermint. This week the kids and I were planning their teacher gifts and decided to make them each a muffin, delivered in a pretty Christmas mug, with a gift certificate to the local coffee shop. I didn’t want […]