You only need 10 minutes to prepare this Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili, which simmers in the Crock Pot all day for a convenient and easy weeknight dinner! Does your family love Mexican food as much as mine does? We never make our meals too spicy, so even the two-year-old adores quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. That's why I know that it's a safe bet when I combine the same familiar flavors in a new or unexpected way...like in … [Read more...]
20+ Pumpkin Activities for Kids
Pumpkin activities are so much fun in the fall--for kids and grown-ups! Here are some great pumpkin activities for kids that you can use for Halloween, for Thanksgiving, or just because they are tons of fun! Pumpkin Activities for Kids: Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Glow in the Dark Painted Pumpkins from Inspiration Laboratories Fingerprint Pumpkins from All Things Kids Pumpkin Activities for Babies from The Educators' Spin On It … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookie Recipe
What's the best way to spend a cozy afternoon at home? A good book, a hot cup of coffee and a sweet and savory treat are at the top of my list! My kids love to get in the kitchen and bake with me and this chocolate chip pretzel cookie recipe is a new favorite. Our chocolate chip pretzel cookie recipe uses our sponsor Country Crock's Make It Yours Cookie Recipe as the base. We then add sweet milk chocolate chips and salty pretzels to the dough and … [Read more...]
Best Boredom Buster Ever: I SPY Busy Bag
Are you looking for the best boredom buster ever? You've come to the right place. Admittedly, we do have an enormous collection of creative busy bags for kids. There is something for everyone and every season. But maybe one of the following applies to you. A. You can never have enough busy bags to keep your kids...well.... busy. Or... B. You forgot to put together a busy bag for the day and you just need to print something out. Like 5 … [Read more...]
Five Little Pumpkins Counting By Fives
You know the book, Five Little Pumpkins, right? It's a Halloween favorite in many preschools and early elementary school classrooms and libraries this time of year. We decided to take our love for the pumpkin book and create our own Five Little Pumpkins counting by fives math activity. This was a fun fingerprint painting craft with a math spin that was fun for all of my kids, from preschool on up through elementary-aged. Try this creative … [Read more...]
Fall Tree Math Craft
This fall tree math craft is a fun way to celebrate the colors of fall with a math theme. We made this triangle tree using colored tissue paper while working on math concepts of triangle shapes with my preschooler, but this math activity could definitely be modified for the older child who is learning about different types of triangles. Add this math activity to your fall fun this season for a learning experience that the kids will … [Read more...]
Apple Butter Oatmeal Mini Muffins
Prep-ahead for busy fall mornings with a batch of Apple Butter Oatmeal Mini Muffins! Kids love these warmly-spiced freezer-friendly treats for an easy breakfast or snack on-the-go. Hey, friends! I'm back from The Seasoned Mom to visit my friend Megan and to bring you all a basket of fresh-from-the-oven mini muffins that will rock your socks! Can't you just smell the cinnamon and nutmeg? As soon as my calendar flips to "September" (and … [Read more...]
Washing Farm Animal Sensory Bin
The secret to happy, engaged kids is sometimes as easy as filling a bin with water for them to play in. With all of the super cool activities all over the internet it's the simplest ones that kids gravitate to again and again. Which is great for parents and teachers--who doesn't love a low prep activity? I know I do! This simple farm animal sensory bin can be set up in minutes and is irresistible--the kids will be begging for a turn as soon … [Read more...]
