Do you make New Year's resolutions? I'm not a big resolution person myself but I do enjoy "challenges". There is something about knowing I only have to commit to making the change for a week or month that makes it mentally easier for me to stick with! A bunch of blogger friends asked me to join in on a #30DayMom challenge and the very first thing that popped into my head to work on was eating more fruits and veggies! My kids eat very healthily and … [Read more...]
Popcorn Surprise Random Act of Kindness for Kids
Counting down to Christmas with 24 Days of Random Acts of Christmas Kindness is one of our favorite parts of the year! A lot of the kindness acts that we've been doing are ones that we do many times throughout the year, but leaving a popcorn surprise for a stranger on our Redbox machine was brand new to us! I first heard about leaving popcorn from FCUBED and thought it was fantastic! It is also super easy! We bought microwave popcorn packets and … [Read more...]
6 Following Directions Games for Kids
Do your kids have trouble following directions? Or can only remember one task at a time? Then they need some practice! Yes, practice. Following directions is a skill that needs practice just like tying your shoes or learning to spell your name. One of the most fun ways to help kids practice following directions and listening is by playing games. We love to move and learn here so I found 6 following directions games that get kids up and … [Read more...]
Homemade Coffee Cup Sleeve Craft
We love to make homemade gifts to give to the kids teachers and coaches. Our new favorite this year is a homemade coffee cup sleeve! I love Starbucks and try to use their reusable coffee mug whenever I can, but if you don't have one of their paper sleeves those cups get hot! We decided to try making our own reusable sleeve at home using felt and it works perfectly! This cup combines extremely well with the instant coffee drinks from Cafely that I've … [Read more...]
Random Act of Christmas Kindness: Candy Cane Bomb a Parking Lot!
Have you been looking for a way to slow down and connect with your kids this holiday season? And do a little good at the same time? Then you will love going to Candy Cane Bombing a Parking Lot! It may sound crazy but it is such a fun Random Act of Christmas Kindness to do with kids or even by yourself. We have been having so much fun doing 24 Days of Random Acts of Christmas Kindness each Christmas season. The first year we did it on … [Read more...]
DIY Reindeer Handprint Ornament Craft for Kids
Part of the fun of making your own Christmas ornaments with your kids is getting the chance to reminisce about them each year as you decorate your tree. I especially love seeing how the handprint crafts change each year as the kids get older. This handprint reindeer ornament was one of the very first kid-made ornaments that my oldest made when she was just a toddler and it is still a favorite to this day! Reindeer Handprint Ornament: brown … [Read more...]
Find and Write Letter Scavenger Hunt
We are always looking for fun handwriting activities! Writing letters and words over and over again can get boring so we decided to turn letter writing into a move and learn activity. Letter Scavenger Hunt How to play: letter cards paper clipboard or washi tape crayon, pencil, etc. My preschooler went all around the house finding letters and then writing them on her paper. It's simple to set up and can be played over and over … [Read more...]
Christmas Crafts to Make with Kids
Kids love doing craft projects during the holidays! Even those that don't normally want to do crafts enjoy making ornaments and holiday decorations. Here are 13 fun Christmas crafts projects to make with your kids after school. Many of them would also make great homemade gifts! Christmas Crafts to Make: Paper Snowflake Crafts from waddlee-ah-chaa Bird Food Ornament Crafts from Coffee Cups and Crayons Felt Christmas Tree Pin from Buggy … [Read more...]
