Soooooooo.....this summer we opted out of camps and organized sports to simplify our summer. Insert your own personal scream of horror here...somedays I concur! :):):) It was a personal choice because we are so scheduled during the year that we (maybe a little selfishly) just wanted to get back to the basics of a simple … Continue reading Kid-Friendly Summer Activities Series #1
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and that means food, family, friends, and lots of fun!! We will be swimming, grilling, parading (.....is that a word???), and celebrating 'merica!! But it is also so important to have the right Fourth of July fashion and all that goes with that! Whether you are … Continue reading Fourth Of July Style
"A great teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart." The end of the school year is almost here!! Do you have your summer plans in place? Taking a great vacation? Checking out some summer camps? Just checking out in general to get away from the structure of the school year? And … Continue reading Teacher Gift Ideas
Easter is one of my favorite holidays, and I can't let it pass without making my mom's famous deviled eggs. It just wouldn't be Easter without them....other food items can come and go, but this one is a tradition. Start by boiling 6 eggs (or more if you want, this makes 12 bites) Once … Continue reading Mom’s Famous Deviled Egg Recipe
Five minutes of acknowledgement can be worth 24 hours of misunderstanding and meltdowns. What do we mean by that? Well, it's pretty simple. Even at a very, very young age our children want to be heard. They want the same respect we wish for as adults. And what are we teaching them if we constantly … Continue reading Mom Chat: Acknowledging Our Children
My youngest daughter LOVES fruit with all her heart, so for her birthday this year, I made her a healthy, dairy free, gluten free pizza that was so delicious I had to share with you all. I used coconut flour in this, and let me tell you, it smelled like Heaven in my house when … Continue reading Fruit Pizza – Healthy Version
Love is in the air, and I love crafting with my kiddos! They are at the age now where it is so fun to set stuff up and let them be a little independent with it. They can customize the final product, and I get to facilitate and enjoy visiting during the process! I try … Continue reading Quick Valentine’s Day Craft
Here it is....DIY Snowmen. WHAT????? Hang tight and all will be explained, but this is perfect for a holiday party, winter party, or just a kiddo with a November-March birthday party idea! A couple of years ago when my oldest was in Kindergarten (round one!), a few moms and I were in charge of the … Continue reading A Winter Party Idea: DIY Snowmen
I love to sing...and so do my boys! And what better way to get into the holiday spirit by caroling in the neighborhood?! As it was said best in Elf the movie, "The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear." I couldn't agree more! So, last year, we got a … Continue reading How to Throw an Impromptu Caroling Party
There are so many treats and fun things to do at Easter, but I love some great bunny bait! So cute and simple....and it combines my favorite of sweet and savory! I made these treats last night for my little's school Easter party! Here's what you will need: Cheddar bunnies or goldfish Colored popcorn Pastel … Continue reading Bunny Bait!
