Sleep- it’s the one thing that most parents with young children wish they had more of and isn’t hard to achieve if you put in just a little extra effort. Stick around. I’ll tell you what’s working to wake up well-rested as a mom of 4 kids seven years old and younger. My kids have…
25 Rainy Day Activities to do with 12-18 Month-olds
It’s pouring outdoors and the only thing your baby wants to do? Scramble out the front door lickety-split! Next time inclement weather hits, make the most of being indoors with your baby. Spend time playing together using these 25 rainy activities to do with 12-18 month-olds! These playtime ideas also work great for 1st-time dads…
Fragrant Fall Playdough Recipes
She waited eagerly underfoot sporting her favorite reversible kiddo apron. The one with the heart pocket lovingly stitched onto the front. Hopping excitedly from one foot to the other she chimed little girl songs about afternoons spent forming playdough masterpieces. Cookies were her fave. Chocolate chip, to be exact. Cookies painstakingly molded from her favorite…
Glitter Sticks for Bible Memorization
One of the most important jobs I have as a parent is to instill Biblical values into my children, both Biblical head knowledge and heart knowledge. In the past month we’ve been working on memorizing Scripture and explaining how it applies to our lives using glittery popsicle sticks. Kids love glitter. It makes such a…
Soda Cracker Painting
Make your kids’ snack time more colorful with edible paint! You only need three items to make this yummy soda cracker painting project a hit in your own home. My older kids, 4 and 2, were anxious to get their “activity” on, and had been begging to paint for a few days. After seeing this…
Inspire Your Child’s Creativity with Frugal Flour Sidewalk Paint
Making sidewalk paint for kids is the easiest thing ever and keeps them busy exploring their own creativity so you can get some down time! My two year old could probably make it herself. This isn’t your typical sidewalk chalk paint recipe that I’ve shared before, but today’s paint is an even more affordable and…
10 Outdoor Bubble Activities to Make Your Kid’s Birthday Party the Hit of the Summer!
What’s one of the cheapest and most loved outdoor activities for kids? You got it- bubble play! Kids love to get sudsy and watch giant bubbles soar. Put a child inside an encapsulating hula hoop bubble. Craft bubble blasters. Design homemade bubble wands, blow rainbow foam snakes from recycled materials, and dabble in bubble science…
Why Mom was Right About Bubble Activities for Infants
Stuck it a rut coming up with sensory activities to keep your baby entertained and learning? Trust me, I know it’s not always easy getting those creative juices flowing when you’ve got little ones around keeping you beautifully busy in that oh-so-rewarding job of motherhood.Bubble activities for infants are a great way to both amuse…
23 Homemade Bubble Solutions and Surefire Tips to Create GIANT Bubbles
Summertime is peak season for play clothes, flip flops, sunscreen, and all kinds of outdoor activities for kids. Making bubbles at home is cheap, easy, and tons of fun for all ages. Bubbles are a great way to entertain a whole rally of children at barbecues and birthday parties too! Today we’re learning tips for…
Unleash Your Child’s Creativity with Baby-Safe Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Keep your kids engaged in creative outdoor play for hours with simple baby-safe homemade sidewalk chalk paint. Unleash your child’s creativity and gain a little free time for your hot summer read this week. Whipping up a batch of this bright sidewalk paint is fast and cheap too!We love painting ’round these parts. From pizza…
