Candy pumpkins, candy corn and fudge…need I say more? This Fall Fudge in 5 Minutes recipe will have your kids asking for more! Oh the Wonder of Fall… Since fall seems to be the most beloved season of the entire year, I thought I’d take it up a notch and make it even more wonderful by […]
Handprint Mother’s Day Card
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing women in your life. What I love about celebrating Mother’s Day in my family is the chance to make meaningful, home-made gifts! I know how precious it is to receive a gift from a loved one that was personally made by them. I’m excited to […]
Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match
I am a sucker for super easy, effective alphabet practice activities. This Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match activity is perfect for letter/sound practice and alphabet recognition! It’s easy to assemble and you can use supplies you already have on hand! Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match This alphabet activity is suitable for grades pre-k […]
Easy Bake Pumpkin Roll Recipe
When my husband and I first started dating I was overjoyed when he invited me to his family’s Thanksgiving dinner. I wanted to show up with an amazing dessert and really WOW them. So, I asked my boss at the time what she thought I should take to dinner. She then, from memory, wrote down […]
Pumpkin Alphabet Grab and Cover Activity
Do you ever have those days when planning another themed activity can be overwhelming or life just seems to get in the way of planning fun, cutesy games that your children will love? I know that happens to me all the time! That’s where I swoop in and help you out with this easy Pumpkin […]
Fine Motor Sight Word Activity
If you are pressed for time and looking for a new sight word literacy activity that also practices fine motor skills then this is the perfect activity for you! I think my favorite thing about this Fine Motor Sight Word Activity is you can use materials that you already have on hand! You’re going to […]
Cinnamon Stick Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament
I fell in love with Mary Engelbreit’s unique colorful style when I first saw her stationary at my mother-in-law’s house and I just couldn’t take my eyes off it. The illustrations are so full of life and dynamic colors…it’s almost mesmerizing. When I sat down with my children to choose a book for our 10 […]
Pillsbury™ Funfetti® Boo Brownies
This Pillsbury™ Funfetti® Boo Brownies shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeFallFavorites #CollectiveBias Something happens in our household when fall arrives. Something magical, and wonderful and just plain fun! We start planning and looking forward to our Halloween Party! This year, we thought it’d be neat […]
DIY Apple Stamp Craft for Kids
Fall is upon us and that means…apple season! Picking apples, baking apples, and biting into the juiciest, crunchiest apples is probably the most wonderful experience to usher in the start of fall! Some of my most favorite memories from childhood are the smell of Grandma’s apple pie baking in the oven, beautiful fall leaves all […]
1st Day of School Picture Frame Craft
Very soon our children will be putting on their new clothes, shoes and favorite backpack to head back to school! With that brings a lot of differing emotions and experiences. Parents, grandparents and children will be filled with joy and excitement while some will experience nervousness and tears as they kiss their little ones goodbye on […]
Tissue Paper Bumble Bee
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 […]
8 Reasons Why You Should Jump into Amazon Prime (+perks you never knew about)
First things, first! You can sign up for Amazon Prime for a FREE 30 day trial and get all the perks of Prime Day! (cancel after 30 days if you decide Prime isn’t for you) Here are my 8 reasons for signing up for Amazon Prime: Free 2-day shipping, no minimum on your order. Pay […]
Q-Tip Painted Firework Craft
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 […]
ABC Popsicle Stick Puzzles
Early literacy skills can be built in many ways. We start out by introducing children to picture books, phonemic awareness, ABC activities and then finally we like to see children emerge into reading on the own. One of my favorite ways to get children engaged in early literacy is by having them participate in ABC […]
Easy Butterfly and Chrysalis Craft for Kids
Children are fascinated with the life cycle of a butterfly and really enjoy learning about how a cute, fuzzy little caterpillar turns into a beautiful flying insect. This Easy Butterfly and Chrysalis Craft for Kids allows children to have a creative, hands-on experience as they watch their beautiful butterfly emerge from its cocoon. Not only […]
Rainbow Fish Craft
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 […]
Egg Number Hunt DIY Poster Board Game
As Easter nears, it is so fun to bring out some seasonal items for learning, like plastic Easter eggs! There are so many possibilities for fun learning, including making these engaging DIY number sense games! Poster board games are my favorite center and small group activities for SOOO many reasons. They’re cheap! I buy all […]
Clothespin Art Gallery
Are you unsure of what to do with all of the artwork that your children or grandchildren bring home from school and gift to you? I know it sounds awful but some days the stacks of paper are just too much! So, not only do I lose important papers in the mix but my kids’ […]
Gender Neutral Baby Shower
I had the honor of co-hosting a gender neutral baby shower for a very dear friend of mine. This was new territory for me as I’ve always known the gender of the baby for planning the perfect baby shower for mom-to-be. I wasn’t going to let that discourage me though. I looked around for some […]
Family Love Notes + FREE Printable
My children love to receive “sweet something” notes from me. I decided that during Valentine week I would make it a point each day to leave them a sweet note handwritten from me, or a piece of candy, a prayer card or a poem. This idea was born a few weeks ago when my oldest […]