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July 2, 2018

Yogurt Dipped Nutella Popsicles

So good! Yogurt dipped Nutella Popsicles for kids! #nutellarecipe #popsicles

Is there anything better than popsicles on a hot summer day? Maybe just Nutella popsicles! These 4 ingredient yogurt dipped Nutella popsicles are as fun to make as they are to eat. Whip up a batch with your kids this week. You'll be so happy you did! While these Nutella popsicles can't quite be considered healthy the lack of additives and chemicals makes them a healthier option for kids and adults. And with just 4 ingredients they are super … [Read more...]

June 22, 2018

Salt Crystal Painting STEAM Activity

Try salt crystal painting! A fun science and art activity for preschool kids! #preschoolSTEAM #Preschoolscience #preschoolart #STEAMactivities

By now you are familiar with STEM activities, but do you know about STEAM? It takes STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to a whole new level by incorporating art! These activities are all the rage these days for two big reasons. They are a TON of fun and they get kids thinking critically and using even more areas of their brains! And raising creative, problem solvers is something we are all striving to do. Try this salt crystal … [Read more...]

June 19, 2018

DIY Marble Mazes for Preschool Kids

Super fun STEAM project for kids! Make a DIY marble maze!

Can you make a marble maze? Can your preschooler? The answer is Y-E-S! DIY marble mazes for preschool kids are a super fun STEAM project and boredom buster wrapped into one. The best part is that they are so engaging even older kids will want to create one too. (affiliate links included below) Making marble mazes is just one of the fun step-by-step STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) projects for preschoolers in Ana … [Read more...]

April 12, 2018

Rainbow Unicorn Pudding Parfait

Super cute unicorn pudding parfaits!

Calling all rainbow and unicorn lovers! Have you seen all the cute unicorn themed desserts all over Pinterest? They are crazy cute but way too hard for me to make. That's why I love this rainbow unicorn pudding parfait recipe--it's both simple and adorable! Rainbow Unicorn Pudding Parfait Cups Supplies: Glass or plastic cup or goblet Sharpie Directions: Use the sharpie to draw simple eyes on the cup. This can be washed … [Read more...]

March 20, 2018

Visiting Discovery Cove Orlando with Kids

Does swimming with dolphins sound amazing? What about feeding tropical birds from your hand, floating on a winding river, snorkeling with tropical fish and relaxing on a sandy beach? Are you looking for a way to truly unwind and make memories with your family? Then you need to plan a trip to Discovery Cove! Thank you to Discovery Cove for media tickets to assist in writing this travel guide for families. Planning a Trip to Discovery … [Read more...]

March 8, 2018

Bug Themed Story Stones for Preschool

If you haven't used story stones with your preschoolers before then you must stop what you are doing and add it to your "must do list" right now! Story stones are ones of those super simple activities that are jam-packed full of learning in the guise of keeping kids busy. These kind of activities are worth their weight in gold. Or maybe more because stones don't weigh that much. Make these bug themed story stones for your preschool kids today! I … [Read more...]

February 12, 2018

100 Acts of Kindness Certificate

kindness certificate

It's important to not only to teach our kids to be kind but also to celebrate the kindness we see in them and others. Just as you would cheer for winning a sports game or being chosen for a geography bee doing good is also something that should be praised and encouraged. You may be thinking, "but I want my kids to be kind because it's the right thing to do. Not for a party." But hear me out for a second. When we celebrate something we are … [Read more...]

January 29, 2018

Love Rock Kindness Challenge

Have you made kindness stones or rocks before? It's so simple to do! You decorate rocks and leave them for others to find.  It's a fun act of kindness that any age can do and has really caught on in recent years! There are tons of local Facebook groups where you can share photos of any rocks you discover. It's such a great way to spread kindness in your community. We are putting a heart themed spin on the traditional kindness stone and … [Read more...]

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