Taking Kids to the Museum – Before You Go 9
Your next visit to the museum with kids can be a better experience with a little advance planning.
Toys with Staying Power for Kids ages 3-10 12
Are you shopping for a kid between the age of 3-10? I’ll make your life easier. I’ve already done the hard work of talking with lots of moms about which toys have staying power. Meaning, which toys get played with every time they’re pulled out of the toy box even […]
How to Handle Gifts when Traveling over the Holidays 10
If you’re traveling over the holidays, then you probably are facing the conundrum of how to handle the gifts. Let’s look at your options. If you’re going to be away from home for the holidays, there are a few questions you have to answer. What is the plan for the […]
Picture Books with Ninjas
There’s nothing like a ninja character to guarantee an exciting read! We’ve been reading picture books with Ninjas, and these are our favorites. See what Pooky and I think of each one and then decide which one to check out from your local library. Or click on the picture to […]
Twelve Ways to Entertain House Guests 4
Do you have guests coming to stay for the holiday? Are you worried about how to entertain those house guests? Have no fear, I’ve got you covered with this list of Twelve Ways to Entertain House Guests. This post was originally written for Smart Mom at Home for Christmas, but many […]
Feed the Monster Color Sort Activity
This Feed the Monster Color Sort activity doesn’t take long to put together, and it’s pretty easy to get your hands on the materials needed to make it. (Upcycle those Starbucks cups.) And the silly monsters make color sorting much more fun. Here’s what I used to make this activity. […]
Pom Pom Pumpkin Soup Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
If you are looking for a simple pom pom activity or a pumpkin themed activity to do with your toddlers or preschoolers, try this one. You don’t need much in the way of materials, and it doesn’t require much hands-on involvement from the grown-ups. The big fun element of this […]
Tips for Hosting a Crafting Playdate for young Kids 5
Each year I like to host a crafting playdate for Pooky. Usually I arrange it around Christmas time, but sometimes I do it for Valentine’s Day. I’ve learned a lot over the last few years about how to make them successful, so I want to share with you my best […]
Fun Ways to Teach Kids Life Skills
Today I’m excited to bring you a guest post on an important parenting topic from mom blogger, Jackie Nunes. In this post, Jackie explains why it is important to be teaching our kids life skills starting when they’re young all the way through those teen years, and she gives us […]
Encouraging Acts of Kindness
It seems like negativity is everywhere these days. When we experience or witness someone doing something kind, it’s like a breath of fresh air. You and your kiddos can be that breath of fresh air for someone by encouraging acts of kindness. If we want our kids to be kind, […]