If you are a regular reader then you know we like activities that are simple and super cool. I don't want to spend more time prepping an activity than my kids spend doing it. Not everything we do turns out that way (I've had my share of craft fails!) but on the whole the easy engaging activities are the ones we do again and again. That's why Asia Citro's new book, 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids, has quickly become a family … [Read more...]
Soup Kitchen Pretend Play
As a mom I want to teach my children that it is important to give to others. I try to get them involved in simple service acts and acts of kindness to teach them early there are a lot of ways to give. You can donate food or just make a card and give it to a loved one. No matter how big or small that one kind act is, it impacts the life of another. Soup Kitchen Pretend Play is a great way to let the kids practice giving and have fun too. One … [Read more...]
