If you’re like me, Pinterest is not a source of crafty ideas and fun activities to do with your kids. It’s a constant reminder that you are not crafty and that you’ll never have the time or creativity to...
Holidays in a military family can be something of a Choose Your Own Adventure. Far from family and the comfort of holidays at home, you're forced to create your own traditions--sometimes with people you barely know. I'm not from a large...
Thanksgiving is next week and that means turkey, time with family and a few days off school for the kids. Here are a few easy Thanksgiving crafts to keep the kids busy during their time off.
Paint Chip Turkey
Supplies: Paint...
If there is one thing I am not, it is crafty. Even just the word crafty gives me a bit of anxiety. A trip to Michael's requires a cocktail and a translator. And don't even ask me what that...
The fall and winter months are full of fun opportunities to get together with friends and classmates. Happily, when I sit down to scan Pinterest for ideas, there is no short supply of inspiration. The only problem is most...
When we put our hard work into making gifts for our children it can often times seem futile... at first. You don't necessarily spend less, and you always work harder to get a great outcome. Then when they open these things...
Heard of Etsy? If you haven't gone to the bathroom in a while I suggest you do because you may just pee your pants with excitement! Well, just go anyway because once you start browsing on Etsy you could...
School's finally out, and it's only a matter of time before the first "I'm BORED!" comes out of a child's mouth. My children hold the record for two hours into the first day of summer before the dreaded statement...
I'm totally that dorky mom who needs to put my child (...myself, my house, my dog) in a themed outfit for every holiday, no matter how minor. Fat Tuesday? Here's your purple and green Mardi Gras romper. Columbus Day?...
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite events of summer. I am a patriotic person; but frankly I just love the community spirit that fills the air. Backyard barbecues and community fireworks are simply summer magic. It's...
While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, it is a holiday you can also share with your whole family, and it provides an opportunity to teach your children about the importance of caring for others. Valentine’s Day...
EEEEEKKKKK!!!! How is it possible we are already approaching the end of October!? This month has flown and Halloween is just 12 days away!!!!
Halloween is by far my favorite holiday of the year (though you will come to find...