If you are looking for a fun indoor activity then you will love these boredom busters that get kids moving! They are simple to set up and so much fun you'll want to play no matter what the weather is like outside. (affiliate links included for your convenience) Boredom Busters for Kids Pop the Balloon Grab a pack of balloons and blow them up. (Better yet if your kids are old enough let them help.) Throw them on the ground and let the kids … [Read more...]
How to Make Band Bracelet Charms
My kids love to make Rainbow Loom bracelets! We even came up with Rainbow Loom valentines and I love to see the kids so excited about creating. To keep the fun going we decided to try to make some charms to go on the band bracelets! How Make Rainbow Loom Charms: Shrinky Dink Paper (affiliate link) Sharpie markers S clips (see photo) or string Hole punches parchment paper heavy cardboard Use a hole punch or scissors to cut out … [Read more...]
Homemade Cinnamon Coffee Scrub
Coffee. It helps you wake up in the morning, gives you a spark of energy. Did you know that your skin absorbs caffeine in addition to your stomach? You don't have to ingest coffee to get it's benefits. This Cinnamon Coffee Scrub is invigorating, smells delicious and is a great "perk-me-up". This recipe is so easy, to make and only has four ingredients! To make Essential Oil Cinnamon Coffee Scrub you will need: Coffee Grounds - you can use … [Read more...]
Homemade Sport Bag Spray
Stinky sports bags. Between sweaty shoes, dirty shin guards and sweaty T shirts it seems like gym bags don't stand a chance. We've been wiping ours out after each use, but the stinky smell never quite seemed to go away...until now. I used some of our essential oils to create my own homemade sports bag spray and the smell is gone. Homemade Sports Bag Spray small spray bottle warm water lemon essential oil melaleuca alternifolia … [Read more...]
Beaches Turks and Caicos Really is All-Inclusive
We spent 5 nights at Beaches Turks and Caicos last month and it was absolute paradise. I could not stop talking about how stunningly turquoise the water was the entire trip, but it wasn't just the location that made it feel like paradise. It was the feeling you had the whole time you were there--like everything and everyone was completely taken care of. Beaches All-Inclusive Family Resort We went to Beaches Turks and Caicos to attend the … [Read more...]
Christmas Book and Bear Ornament Craft
The kids and I love to make homemade ornaments! They have Christmas trees in their bedrooms full of the ornaments they have made over the years and love to reminisce about making each one. One of our favorite Christmas books is Bear Stay Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson so it was fitting to make a bear ornament to go along with the story! We made the ornaments out of salt dough which is a great activity for preschoolers. They get to mix and bake … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Pre-Math Activity
Christmas activities are in full swing around here. Maybe you're looking for a fun activity for the kids to do one afternoon, or a learning activity that celebrates the Christmas season. This Christmas Tree Pre-Math Skills Activity is great for the preschool age set. Pre-math skills are important for preschoolers as they prepare for more complex math concepts down the road. This pre-math activity works on sequencing size and ordering from smallest … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Turkey Craft
Gobble gobble! These turkey paper plate crafts are simple enough for preschoolers to make and with the addition of a craft stick can turn into puppets. Perfect for finger plays, storytelling and pretend play--I love when a craft becomes a play tool! Paper Plate Turkey Craft dessert size paper plate (if you want to turn it into a puppet, any size if not) construction paper googly eyes craft stick glue Cut feather shapes out of the … [Read more...]
