I’ve always been a big fan of Play-doh (or playdough), ever since my oldest were babies. Play-doh has provided my kids countless hours of entertainment over the years. I have a few tips for changing things up and making playdough time more fun. First of all, this just needs to be said: the mess is […]
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LEGO Valentine’s Box
My little 1st grader man is SO EXCITED for Valentine’s Day this year. Last night after we made his Valentine’s Box, he wanted us to list out everything that he needed to do to get ready for his party at school. Then he wanted us to check everything off the list. Seriously, this kid gets […]
Piano Lessons at Home (FREE Lesson Guides!)
I waited way too long to post the Level C lesson guide, but it’s finally here! And if you missed any of our former lesson guides, don’t worry, I’ve included links to the past printables down below. The new lesson guides are for Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Level C. You can get a set of […]
Homemade Fruit Snacks {Jello or Juice}
Sometimes I just like to play in the kitchen. What is more fun than adorable homemade fruit snack animals?! I first tried homemade fruit snacks for my son’s LEGO party. I used them in LEGO shapes as a prize for one of the games (also helped kids to easily gather at the table when there […]
LEGO Birthday (& Party Planning)
PIN THIS POST My favorite moment of a birthday party is before it actually starts, when everything is setup and calm, but full of the anticipation of all the fun. Brian’s 5th birthday a few weeks ago was his first friend-party, a huge milestone in a little man’s life. He loves so many things that […]
Make Laundry Fun: Folding Magic and Washcloth Races
You know I always have a lot to say about laundry. It is a struggle for so many families. In addition to the millions of tips I’ve offered before, today I’m going to share a few more tips that I’ve recently acquired. These things have made laundry way more fun for my kids! Folding Magic Washcloth […]
A Big List of Games for More Family Time!!!!!
We love games so much in our family. Out of the 6 of us, 3 are extreme Introverts, 1 is an extreme Extrovert, and the other 2 of us are somewhere in-between. For us, games are a way to spend time together with a common goal (of all playing the same game). Conversations come naturally […]
GAME: Help Your Neighbor! {FREE PRINTABLE}
My husband introduced me to a card and dice game that is a favorite for our family for years now. He played it as a kid and remembered it as a game we could easily teach our girls. Family games help are great quality time and they help build life skills. We probably gather around the table […]
Easy Playdough {Glitter Rainbow Style!}
I know slime is the trend right now, and I get that people really like it. But the thing is, I really don’t like slime. Slime seems to get everywhere. The worst places I’ve had to clean up slime was when it smooshed into the couch and smooshed into the carpet. Awful. I know play-dough […]
LEGO Day! {Tips For A Fun & Easy Day}
I think there were a couple specific things that made our Lego day so awesome. Yesterday, we didn’t go anywhere and spent a relaxed day at home building with LEGOS. At one point, one of my kids said “Thanks, Mom.” I was confused what she was saying thanks about, so I asked. She said “For […]