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Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities for Kids

Written by Mandy

Summer Daily Schedule Printables and Activities for Kids

School is out for summer! Are you looking for frugal, simple ways to keep your kids entertained this summer and ALSO get some academics in their day in a fun way? I’m going to share my secrets with you for our Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities for Kids! Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities […]

Thumbprint Flower Pots

Written by Mandy

I have a confession to make…I don’t have a “green thumb” but I LOVE to be out in a garden.  We planted a garden in our backyard a few years ago and had a blast doing it…and then we moved 2 months later! Since then we have adopted the gardening tactic where you make your […]

Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math Mats

Written by Mandy

Ice Cream Math Mats free printables

Since we’re still enjoying ice cream treats in the fall where we live, I’m thrilled to share with you today how you can bring some yummy goodness into your homeschool classroom or traditional classroom and sweeten up your math lessons with these free Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math Mats printables! Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math […]

Sight Word Activities for Summer

Written by Mandy

Schools out for Summer! Do you worry that your kid’s brains will turn to mush and they’ll forget everything they learned this year at school? Have no fear…Miss Mae is here to share with you some of my favorite outdoor Sight Word Activities for Summer that encourage reading! The best part is, these activities can be […]

CD Sun Craft

Written by Mandy

This tissue paper CD Sun Craft is perfect for summer and great for kids because not only is it frugal and easy to make, but it’s so much fun to do! CD Sun Craft Summertime Craft Project Inspiration As a child, I had the opportunity to experience both the lush, green midwest and the dry, hot […]

Watermelon Addition and Subtraction Math Mats Free Printables

Written by Mandy

Watermelon Addition and Subtraction Math Mats with Free printables

Summer is just around the corner! The warm sun welcomes us and the sweet tastes of summer reminds us what we enjoy so much about the season. These Watermelon Addition and Subtraction Math Mats Free Printables are the perfect activity for your small groups or math centers! Watermelon Addition and Subtraction Math Mats Free Printables […]

Tissue Paper Bumble Bee

Written by Mandy

What feelings, smells and sounds do you think of in summer?  The first thing that comes to my mind is the warmth of the sun, swimming pools, the smell of flowers and summer blossoms and of course the sound of those buzzing bumble bees pollinating the gorgeous landscape of summer! One thing that is especially […]

Summertime Hand Painting with all® free and clear

Written by Mandy

Summertime Hand Painting with all® free and clear

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias #ad We are a growing family of 6 with one on the way and having fun, especially in the summertime, is high on our priority list! Not only do we look for activities that are frugal, […]

Dot Art Paper Plate Turtle FREE Printable

Written by Mandy

“That is NOT a turtle!” This is what my 5 year-old shouted upon seeing a desert tortoise at the zoo when we last visited. He was shocked to see that a “turtle” could get so big! I explained to him that there is a difference between a tortoise and a turtle. I shared with him […]

Q-Tip Painted Firework Craft

Written by Mandy

Growing up in the Midwest was the best place to be in the summer months.  Some of my best memories from childhood are running through the sprinklers, chasing fireflies at night and spending the 4th of July on the lake. Now that I have my own kids and live in the southwest, my husband and […]

Rainbow Fish Craft

Written by Mandy

With summer on the horizon I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to read one of our favorite books and introduce a fun Rainbow Fish craft.  It’s so simple to do and allows children the opportunity to be creative. I love seeing how all of their creations turn out! “The Rainbow Fish,” written by […]

Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art for Kids

Written by Mandy

Spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner, despite the ever changing weather across the country these days!  My family back east just had snow flurries and folks in the mid-west have been hit with their share of rain storms.  It seems we could all use a sunshine themed art project to brighten […]

“No Electronics this Summer,” unless you earn it

Written by Mandy

At the beginning of this summer my children thought it was okay to help themselves to the t.v., tablet, and computer games as they saw fit.  It IS summer break after all.  They worked hard all school year.  It’s time to relax. I said, “nope!” Why would I let them collapse on the couch or […]

Tin Foil River

Written by Mandy

We did it!  We “borrowed” this awesome time-waster water project idea from Pinterest…The Tin Foil River! We spent about an hour crafting it just the way we wanted. Each of us had our own piece of tin foil that we shaped into a river by folding up the sides and flattening the bottom We then […]

My Review of the Halle Heart Children’s Museum

Written by Mandy

Yesterday the kids and I scored some FREE admission vouchers for the Halle Heart Children’s Museum.  How did we do this?  We have been spending a lot of time at our local library this summer taking advantage of all the FREE summer activities they have and we noticed a Culture Pass for this new museum […]

Impromptu Museum Morning and Living in the Moment

Written by Mandy

So…I have to share what happened yesterday morning… We started our morning with this journal prompt- “If there was no electricity I would…” We then selected our next book to study for the next few days from our Five In A Row  (thanks, Lisa!) summer curriculum which is- “When I Was Young In The Mountains,” […]

Kids’ Daily Lists

Written by Mandy

Every summer we use a different daily “to do” list for our kids to keep them focused each day and also a way to earn some extra money.  We don’t do chores for money during the school year so this is a fun way for the them to earn a few cents each day so […]

Summer Journaling

Written by Mandy

Summer Journal Cover FREE Printable I printed copies of journal covers, kids colored it, then we glued it down to construction paper.  We then stapled it to lined, newsprint pages to finish off our summer journal! Creative Journal Prompts FREE Printable Summer Journal Prompts FREE Printable We’ve been enjoying our summer journaling time!  My kids […]

Independent Workbox Activities

Written by Mandy

Independent Work Box Activities, printables, games and resources for summer school or homeschool

Workbox Time I really enjoy Workbox/Center time as it gives me the chance to sit down with my kiddos individually to work on skills and concepts that they need extra help with.  It really helps me to know that my other 2 children are actively engaged in learning and practice while I work with their […]

Thrifty, DIY Center Activities

Written by Mandy

*UPDATE: I’m honored to say that this post is part of the BEST OF 2015 in Education, Parenting and Crafting! Read to the bottom for more BEST of 2015 inspiration* I LOVE me some center time!  Seriously though…it encourages writing, ABC practice, numbers and more.  The kids don’t realize they are learning because it’s just […]

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Faith-based, Fun-filled, Adventure for Young Readers

Catholic Puppies, chapter book for young readers

Catholic Puppies is the perfect chapter book for young readers looking for an adventure that is also rooted in our Catholic faith. In Lucy's Big Adventure you'll journey with three friends through sacrament preparation, growing in virtue and trusting in Jesus.

Dollar Store Garden Party

Create memories this spring with a simple DIY Garden Party for your daughter's birthday, a playdate, Mother's Day or Easter! Find my easy to follow tips for shopping the dollar store and no-fuss tutorials for creating a beautiful garden party tablescape!

Baby Shower on a Budget. dollar store shopping with tips, tutorials, and recipes

Baby Shower on a Budget, dollar store shopping, tips, tutorials and FREE Resource Pack

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Princess 1st Birthday Party, DIY dollar store decorations, frugal, backdrop

Celebrate your little Princess with this DIY, frugal dollar store Princess Birthday Party! Find out how we created the most adorable decorations, photo booth backdrop and more!

How to Plan an Adorable Baby Sprinkle

Looking for ideas for a mom-to-be who's having another child? Celebrate with a Baby Sprinkle! Find our tips and tutorials for creating an unforgettable baby shower.

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