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August 17, 2015

3-Ingredient Chocolate Cake Batter Dip

In about 3 minutes you can stir together this easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Cake Batter Dip! It’s a delicious, fast, and kid-friendly party appetizer, sweet treat, or special after-school snack for all of your favorite little people! Hi, friends! I’m happy to be back this month with yet another simple, family-friendly recipe to share with all of Megan’s readers! Can you believe that it’s almost time to head back to school? With busy schedules … [Read more...]

August 14, 2015

Easiest Random Act of Kindness Ever

Doing random acts of kindness with your family can get kind of addicting. It's not only a great way to teach kids about empathy and service it's also an immediate mood booster that can help turn a day around, especially when it's easy to do. And better yet this simple act of kindness can be done for just pennies--it really  is the easiest random act of kindness ever! Our inspiration for this kindness act was an old saying, "Find a penny, pick it … [Read more...]

August 12, 2015

Sunflower Craft

 Sunflowers are such pretty flowers!  They are so big, bright, and sure to bring a smile.  This sunflower craft is perfect for this time of year.  If you've grown a few sunflower seeds in your yard, they are super tall and probably starting to topple over by now.  Kids will love to stamp this sunflower and create their own! Sunflower Craft for Kids We started with a paper tube, yellow paint, and a paintbrush.  Snip the ends of the paper … [Read more...]

August 6, 2015

Simple Math Card Games for Kids

Simple math card games are a great way for kids to play with math!  Preschool, kindergarten, first grade and older kids can practice so many math concepts with just a deck of cards. Since you only need a pack of cards to play they are they perfect activity to do when you're on the go too. Math Card Games for Kids Card Sort Cards are perfect to use to practice sorting. Kids can sort them by suit, color and numbers. Older kids can group also … [Read more...]

August 4, 2015

How to Take Better Pictures of Your Kids

Who doesn't love gorgeous photos of their kids? I know I do! But even though I take pictures everyday for the blog I still was having trouble using my camera the way I wanted to. Instead I've been relying on editing to brighten things up. I've had a DSLR for over 5 years I still hadn't figured out how to shoot in manual. Until last weekend! Enter the lovely Beryl Ayn Young who finally helped things "click" (pun intended) for me. I had the opportunity … [Read more...]

July 31, 2015

Watermelon Paper Plate Craft

There is something about paper plate crafts that always makes me smile. And this simple watermelon paper plate craft is no exception! Make one with your kids this summer--it's lots of fun and easy enough for all ages to make! Watermelon Paper Plate Craft white paper plate pink and green paint (crayons would work too) black pom poms, buttons, etc glue Start by painting the plate pink and then adding a green trim. You can use any … [Read more...]

July 30, 2015

Sandwich Fractions Activity

Fractions can be a tough concept for kids to grasp, especially if they are only taught for a few weeks each year. Sandwich fractions make the concept of fractions more concrete (and a lot more fun) for kids. The best part is that they give kids a chance to be exposed to different fractions again and again so the can truly start to understand them. Affiliate links included below. Sandwich Fractions sandwiches Kitchen Shears or … [Read more...]

July 28, 2015

DIY Foaming Hand Soap

DIY foaming hand soap

We love finding ways to make our own products with our essential oils.  Recently I was in need of a new hand soap for the kitchen and thought why not make our own since I had everything on hand.  Less chemicals and cheaper too.  I also love that the kids could help me make the DIY foaming hand soap too. I just love how it turned out and so do the kids.  Lots of hand washing has been going on since we put it out! DIY Foaming Hand … [Read more...]

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