Learning to identify and write your name is one of the most important skills to master before heading to school. Because if your child cannot identify their name when they head to the classroom, they are already behind the curve. How will they find their desk or identify their pencil box? And let’s not forget […]
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How To Tackle Spring as a Mom
Spring is in the air and so is your schedule! Gone are the slow winter days are early evenings. We are gearing up for spring sports, concerts, end of the school year festivities and, yes, even summer! Spring is a magical season where the world around us wakes up, but don’t blink because it flies […]
How to (Survive) Thrive in Your Sports Mom Era
There are so many things about being a mom that no one tells you when you decide to start a family. I thought that being a teacher before having my own kids gave me a leg up on knowing what to expect. And let me tell you; I had no idea! Sure, I knew how […]
The Best Black Friday Finds for Kids in 2025
Get ready, Black Friday is here!!! Actually, it’s more like Black Friday week, because deals started really early! I dove head first into the list of thousands and thousands of items this year (phew, there was a lot to look at!). Then, I pulled out only the best. Are there lots of new and shiny […]
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers in 2025
So you have a toddler, well you are in the right place! Toddlers, in my opinion, are the best age to buy for. They are out of the baby stage, so not everything goes into their mouth, but everything is still exciting. Stick? Let me see it! Butterfly? So pretty! Cardboard box? Best day ever!!! […]
The Best October Prime Day Deals for Families
Can you believe that it is already October? Where in the world did the start to the school year go?! I feel like we were just closing out the summer and then, BAM! It’s almost Halloween! Anyone else? I’m not upset that it’s here, though. October happens to be one of my favorite months. And […]
The Best 2025 Prime Day Deals for Kids
It’s here!!! Prime Day is the ultimate deal day for families with kids. It’s the best time to refresh your summer gear, stock up on toys, AND grab your school supplies for the fall. I know! How is it almost Back to School Time again?! Here are some of the best deals that you will […]
The Ultimate Summer Activity Calendar for Kids
Summer is here and we couldn’t be happier! But the newness and excitement can wear off after a couple of days when the kids start to get bored and you are out of ideas. No worries, I’m here to help! *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying orders at […]
Easy Animal Game for Kids
For anyone who knows my kids, they know that we are an animal family. Ask my oldest about any obscure animal around the world and he likely has a fact or 2 to share with you. My kids are constantly reading about animals and asking questions about them too. They just can’t get enough! When […]
Easy Outdoor Play Dough Bowling Game for Kids
My kids love play dough. It doesn’t seem to matter how old they get either. Even my 9-year-old will join in and host a play dough shop or restaurant with his younger brothers. Every time I think that we are over the play dough, my kids surprise me and play for hours with it! We […]
The Best Alphabet Train Activity for Kids
I love, love, love creating early learning activities. And when it comes to the alphabet, there is a never-ending list of ways that you can play and learn! I personally feel that the alphabet is the ultimate foundation skill for your kiddo to master before heading to school. They may not be able count to […]
The Best Neighborhood Bingo Game for Kids
In our home, we like to go on walks. We have a dog who just loves to explore the neighborhood, so we try to walk her as often as we can. Sometimes, the humans don’t want to walk as much as the dog does. On days like that, I whip out our Neighborhood Bingo Game. […]
Easy Outdoor Hunt for Kids
We just love being outside. And anytime that I can bring the academics with us, I will! My 3-year-old is working on color matching and recognition right now. One of the best ways to play with colors is to find them in the world around you. I created this cute little board from a piece […]
Easy Outdoor Collage for Kids
It’s summer baby! And I am taking every opportunity to be outside with my kiddos. One of our favorite ways to play, is by creating with chalk. Usually, we just free draw and the creations that they come up with are pretty neat! However, this year, my sweet 3-year-old is ready to get in on […]
Easy and Engaging Construction Sensory Bin for Kids
We love sensory bins in this house. I started them when my oldest was 3 and 6 years later, we are still doing them now that my 4th kiddo is 3! There is just something so satisfying about them having their own container full of things to explore and create. And the best part is […]
The Best Fine Motor Scissor Bin for Kids
When I was teaching Kindergarten, I was often surprised at how many children came to school never having held a pair of scissors before. I get it, why would you hand your 4-year-old a sharp pair of scissors and expect them not to cut themselves or someone else? It can be stressful to teach! How […]
The Best Sticker Name Activity for Kids
When we have young kids at home, a skill we are often teaching them is recognizing and writing their name. It is a super important skill to know going into Kindergarten (their name will be everywhere in the classroom, and they will be expected to write it on everything!). But sitting down at a table […]
Easy Outdoor Alphabet Art Activity for Kids
Buckle up for this one, because it is the perfect way to occupy not one, not two, but three or more kids simultaneously while enjoying the great outdoors. I know, right?! Because we don’t get a whole lot of nice weather where we live, we just love being outside when it isn’t cold. The fresh […]
The Best Outdoor Painting Activity for Kids
When it is nice out, I just love to be outside. On non-school days, that means taking my 4 kiddos with me so I can inhale the fresh air and receive some, much needed, Vitamin D. Most of the time, my kids love to play outside. But at some point they usually get hot, sweaty, […]
The Best Number Monster Activity for Kids
I am all about creating activities for my littles. Even better when I can make them academic! This number monster activity checks those boxes and then some. My kids love it when I let them use the googly eyes. They don’t even care what the activity is. As long as they get to grab, sort, […]