Have you ever played “Would You Rather?” It’s a very simple game where you’re presented with a choice between two things and you have to pick one. Sometimes they’re simple or serious, but often they’re silly! This is a great way to get to know someone, but it’s also a fantastic way to practice communication…
If you’re looking for some things to do in spring with your family, this huge list of spring activities is sure to get you inspired! Fall is my favorite season…but I think it’s safe to say that spring is right behind it. I love the feeling of excitement as everything slooooowly starts to thaw, watching…
Spring is quickly approaching, and that means warmer weather and more time outside. I love getting out for long walks with my kids, and encouraging them to really take in the world around them. One of our very favorite ways to get outside and have some family fun is to do a scavenger hunt. It…
I love throwing a good kids’ birthday party. It’s really fun to make my kids feel special, and I love to get creative with the decorations. For me, the most important part of a good kids’ birthday party is that it’s cheap and low-stress. There are plenty of ways to make things feel special without…
I love celebrating all of the holidays. Big and small, silly and serious. And, as my kids have gotten a bit older, I’ve started to have a lot of fun with planning things for them around the smaller holidays. Last year was the first year we put any real emphasis on Valentine’s Day, and it…
There are only a couple of days left until December, and in my house that means we’re about to hit activity advent season! We spend the entire month of December soaking up as much Christmas joy as possible, and we have a new Christmas-y activity to do every single day. We use an advent tree,…
Looking for kid-made gift ideas that are great for the holidays? I’ve got you covered! Read on for 20 adorable DIY gifts your kids can make for their loved ones this Christmas. The older my kids get, the more I find myself trying to really put an emphasis on them participating in gift-giving during the…
It’s November first, and that means it’s basically Christmas, right?! We often joke that Thanksgiving gets the short end of the stick this time of year, and it’s not far from the truth. We get so excited to celebrate Christmas as soon as November hits that it can be really easy to slide right on…
Looking for some creative ways to display your kids’ artwork? I’ve got you covered with this simple and beautiful ways to display kid art in your home. As soon as your kids start school (especially if it’s preschool), this phenomenon begins – they’re constantly bringing home artwork and papers. And usually? They want them to…
When my oldest son was about 4, I spent an afternoon either him making apple “donuts” as a special snack. It was the simplest little snack that took just a few minutes to put together, but it’s been four years since that day and he still talks about that snack on the regular. I guess…
