My kids love a good parade, don’t yours? At our house we like to create our own parade out in our yard. We don’t have any spectators, but the kids love it just the same. The best part of creating your own parade is the preparation. It is a must at our house to include…
We aren’t actually searching for a rainbow with a pot of gold at the end of it, but we are searching for a rainbow of shapes with a prize at the end. This is a great Saturday morning (St. Patrick’s Day) activity and is best for younger children because it helps teach colors and shapes….
Theresa was a working mom with almost 3 hours of commute each day. It was a lot of time to dream about spending more time with her kids and husband. Now a stay at home mommy of a 3 and 1 year old, you could say she is living the dream. When you say it,…
As a family with four children under the age of 7 there is a lot of noise and commotion at our house all day long. But with all the screaming (who me?) and fighting there is also tons and tons of love in our house. It is always good to take a break from the…
This is a project my kids and I love to make every Christmas season. A lot of times we make Magic Reindeer Food jars for gifts to give out to their friends. Every child loves to create something magic. The most exciting part is when the kids get to sprinkle it outside before bedtime on…
This Fall wreath looks perfect hanging outside on our door. I got the whole family involved in making this craft by creating a contest to see who could find the best natural treasures in our yard. We had a great time watching our piece of cardboard transform into a beautiful Fall wreath that can be…
As parents we tend to focus on what we should teach our children. How to listen, eat, be polite, recycle, not to pick their nose, etc. But, there’s a lot we can learn from them too. I was watching my 2.5 year old son the other day and I realized there are at least five…
I’m a stay-at-home mom, and I have a very busy almost two year old boy. Very busy. NEVER STOPS MOVING (or repeating “Mama”). I’m always looking for fun, cheap ways to keep him entertained. He also gets weekly speech and occupational therapy for some sensory issues, so anything that can work into his sensory “diet”…
