How to say “Thank YOU!” to your child’s teacher after a year with all the plot twists.
Plot Twist! Isn’t that the understatement of 2020. You’ve done it all as these last few months give way to the last few weeks of... Read More
Wondering How to Celebrate Mom During Quarantine? Check out these ideas!
Hey Dad, let’s face the heads up together. Are you ready for it? Teachers aren’t making cute projects with your sweet kiddos this year (which... Read More
Tons o’ fun with left over plastic Easter Eggs
Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids... Read More
In a Dinner Rut? Try these dinner themes and ideas just for fun!
Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert- Me too. 3 meals a... Read More
May Day Baskets Your Kids Can Make! Leave for neighbors and friends even while distancing, phew!
Looking for something to celebrate? Running out of crafts ideas (or yet to try one) at this point? These cute, kid friendly baskets may be... Read More
Staycation Station Idea #3: Fun and Original Dinner Themes
Who is kinda “over it” in the dinner department? However, maybe you feel a little guilty about it. Spoiler alert- Me too. 3 meals a... Read More
Participate in the Virtual Kids Duathlon through May 10th! Cue up the Rocky soundtrack for the finish line.
Woah! This is a boredom buster. You’re welcome. Except that I can’t take any of the credit at all. This one is all race director... Read More
Staycation Station Idea #1: Tons o’ fun and options with leftover Easter Eggs
Remember that bag of plastic Easter eggs you have stuffed away in the back of your closet? Or maybe their still hanging around your kids... Read More
Is clutter sore on your eyes these days? Spring clean and purge these 5 items to feel better- stat!
Staring at a bunch of clutter as we are home in quarantine? It can’t possibly be just me can it? Does it bother you? Both... Read More
Earth Day Kids’ Crafts: Grass people!
Looking for something fun and eco-friendly to do with the kids for Earth Day on April 22? Try out these super cute Earth Day guys!... Read More
Virtual Field Trips
Grab your passport or make your own! Turn into a fun To-Visit list and place a sticker or stand next to each one of these... Read More
Save our teeth! Gift ideas for a no/low sugar Easter basket.
Time to getting hopping on that shopping! Easter baskets filled with candy and sugary sweets are on their way out, so check out our suggestions... Read More
How to hard boil the *perfect* egg.
Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a... Read More
Tie-dyed Easter eggs. With a real tie. Very cool.
When my sister and I were little, we used to color Easter eggs by melting down crayons and literally painting on the color. Now, they... Read More
Building Fairy Houses 101. Welcome to the Neighborhood.
Fairy Houses have been around for years as a great way to connect kids with nature, and they are super fun and totally cute! Building... Read More
40 Ideas for non-candy Easter Egg stuffers. Now that’s sweet.
Looking for some alternatives to the sugary treats that are used to stuff Easter eggs? Check out these ideas for non-candy, non-edible (definitely not for... Read More
Fed up with the fighting? 5 Great tips on managing your kids’ screen time.
I’ve got a problem in my house. A big one. This problem of mine is constantly initiating arguments, cuing negotiations and generally causing me some... Read More
Wondering what to do with your kids over the next few days? We’re here for you.
A lot has happened over the last week, hasn’t it? We see you wondering when the next closure is going to happen, wondering how you... Read More
Rainbow Cake in a jar. Clever little leprechauns.
Here’s a fun, decorative treat for your little leprechauns this St. Patrick’s Day. Give them away to friends or keep them yourselves! Rainbow Cake in... Read More
Festive edibles! St. Patrick’s Day snacks and treats your kids will love.
St. Patrick’s Day is coming so it’s time to get your fill of green food. Go ahead, everybody’s doing it. Leprechaun Bait This is the... Read More
St. Patrick’s Day Desserts! It *is* easy being green.
If you’re not ready to color tonight’s dinner green, save the emerald edibles for dessert! Here are a few ideas for some lucky post-mealtime treats.... Read More
5 Leprechaun pranks your kids haven’t seen before!
Have you been-there-done-that with most of the leprechaun tricks out there. Here’s five that you probably haven’t seen before! #1 Rainbow Windshield Have you ever... Read More
Gotcha! How to make the *best* Leprechaun Traps!
I was anxious to post a great “how-to” article for making Leprechaun Traps (because, apparently, now even the St. Patty’s Day mascot brings goodies for... Read More
Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring!
If you are looking to ‘color’ your food this holiday season and are really perplexed, confused and scared about how your kids’ mouths turn a... Read More
Slow Cooker Tikka Masala that even the kids will like. And if they don’t, more for you.
Sometimes my kids say, “Hey mom, why don’t we try some new foods for dinner– something ethnic, maybe?” (never). But that doesn’t stop me from... Read More
Delicious Salsa Chicken crockpot recipe. Three ingredients. Done.
Here’s another dinner recipe that’s so easy and delicious, it’s just SILLY. My mother gave me this recipe and we now eat it constantly. It’s... Read More
Stuck inside? 4 DIY Kids’ Activities = Indoor Winter Fun!
Does the winter weather have you stranded at home? Does the cold have you stuck inside? Here are some fun activities to have in your... Read More
Tried. Loved. Cauliflower “Fried Rice” recipe. Even the kids ate it!
When January blew in (along with a few extra pounds), I decided squeezing myself into my jeans any longer really sucked and it was time... Read More
Homemade Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Sandwiches. Eat your heart out!
What says Valentine’s Day better than cookie ice cream sandwiches? Actually, I don’t think the two have anything to do with each other, but I’ll... Read More
Making Valentine’s Day memories. 7 Great Date Night ideas — for you and your kids!
Valentine’s Day is coming up—what are you and your sweetheart doing? Maybe an animated move? Jewelry shopping at Claire’s? Possibly LegoLand? I’m talking about Valentine’s... Read More
