We LOVE books over here! Big books, small books, board books, chapter books, fictional books, nonfiction books; all of them! So, it’s no surprise that we have our Valentine’s Books ready to go. Today, I wanted to share with you some of our favorite love books for all ages, as well as a few that […]
Early Elementary
Activities for kiddos from 5-8
Valentine’s Day Heart Animal Craft for Kids
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we are getting in the spirit over here! My kids are already discussing what types of valentines they will bring to school, but I’m more focused on the home front. What will we create to display in our home and to mail to our loved ones? We have […]
Most Popular Valentine’s Day Products for Kids
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If your kiddos are in school, chances are you are already planning out their class valentines. I have always handmade the valentines that my kiddos end up passing out, but not everyone has the time for that. This year has been particularly busy for us, and with 3 […]
Easy LEGO Storage for Kids
Did your kids get ALL the Legos for Christmas? We have entered the LEGO age with my big boys and it seems that we went from a few sets to an Army’s worth of LEGO bricks overnight! Thanks to Christmas, and some very generous Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles, they are everywhere! It was obvious that […]
How to Organize ALL of the Toys
Now that the holidays are over, we have entered the part of the year where we focus on making ourselves and our lives better. That often involves a bit of spring cleaning in January. And with all of the new things that were gifted over the holiday season, it can be easy to look around […]
Best 2024 Amazon Black Friday Deals for Kids
Are you ready for Black Friday? Well, Amazon sure is! Check out the list below for our top Black Friday picks for kids. Get that Christmas shopping done now with these awesome deals! *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Hot Black […]
The 2024 Christmas Toy Gift Guide for Every Kid!
When I was a kid, I loved flipping through catalogues and circling all of the toys and crafting kits that I wanted for Christmas. And then when Christmas morning came, opening those gifts under the tree was so exciting! But, for the majority of those toys and kits, they got played with for a few […]
Easy Outdoor Find and Zoom Alphabet Map
I am always looking for ways to practice letters and sounds with my kiddos. This fun activity combines hide and seek, cars, and outdoor play. What more could a child want?! *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying orders at no additional cost to you. Materials Gather up the […]
The Lunch Supplies You Need for Back To School Success
School is right around the corner and we are getting into the spirit over here! Back to school time always feels like Christmas to me. Although I’m not actually getting anything for myself, I just love the arrival of everything school. Today’s post focuses on the lunch aspect of school. Many kiddos choose to buy […]
The Best School Supplies for Back to School
It’s back to school time baby! That means summer is coming to a close (insert sad emoji here), but it also means that it’s time to get your school shopping on! This post is all about our favorite school supplies to make your year successful. We have tried a variety of different brands in most […]
The Best Disney Activity Bags For Kids
Headed to Disney? How exciting! It truly is The Happiest Place on Earth. Setting yourself up for success at the parks begins with a properly packed bag and a top-notch activity bag for the kids. But, don’t worry, an epic activity bag doesn’t have to take up much room. And, you don’t even have to […]
5 Quiet Bin Activities for Your Busy Child
It is amazing how much one little body can change the dynamic and flow of a day at home. And with us nearing the end of the school year (when did that happen?!) I’m already looking ahead to summer. With the big boys being in school, my 2 littles at home have gotten into a […]
Easy Preschool Letter Match with Animals!
We all have those days when things are chaotic and Mommy just needs 10 minutes of quiet so she doesn’t explode, right?! On those days, quick and easy activities are ESSENTIAL. What is my go to with a toddler and a preschooler? It is always play dough or stickers. Without a doubt! When I need […]
Kid’s Halloween Play Dough Invitation to Play
Halloween is right around the corner, and you better believe that my kiddos are already getting excited! The stores have been full of costumes, candy, and decorations since before school started (necessary, definitely not, in my opinion). My littles are already narrowing down their costume selections and brainstorming on how we can decorate our yard […]
Easy Preschool Halloween Spider Web Letter Match
I absolutely love October! And not just because it’s my birthday month (wink, wink). I love how the season slowly changes with a colorful leaf display, the morning air is crisp and cool, apples are prime for picking, and warm drinks are found in abundance. It’s just such a beautiful time of year! As a […]
Sponge Boats – Outdoor Water Activity
Today is one of those days where it is just miserable outside in the sun. I hate to complain, because I would truly rather be hot than cold…but it’s hooot. I still love to try and get outside for at least a little bit on days like this though. The fresh air just puts everyone […]
Marker Check Activity
You know how whenever your kiddos settle in to color, they constantly find dried marker, after dried marker, after dried marker? Ugh. The worst! If I had a dollar for every time I heard one of my children say, “Mommy, the orange is dried out!” I swear I would have a whole bunch of dollars, […]
Name Building Activity with Cars
My 3 year old is currently deep in letter exploration. We are specifically focusing on his name. There are so many different ways to explore letters, that it can be hard to choose sometimes! One thing is for sure, the more active my little jumping bean can be while learning, the better! He is always […]
How to Create an Invitation to Play
Do you want to occupy and engage your kiddo so you can have a few minutes to drink your coffee, go to the bathroom without a mini shadow, or start dinner? Well, of course you do! An easy solution is always to turn on the tablet or TV and let your little veg out on […]
Winter Snow Writing
Winter can be a very fun time for kids if you live somewhere with snow. But even snow can get old sometimes. We are still in February and my littles are already asking when Spring is coming. They have had fun playing in the snow, but let’s face it…snow is cold! They would much rather […]