If you have kids who love Halloween, you’ll love this Halloween Mummy Preschool Craft! It is great for motor skill development, it is low mess, and kids LOVE the finished product! This Halloween Mummy Preschool Craft is one I do every year with my Mom’s Day Out kids. I love that it doesn’t take a… [read more]
Halloween Mummy Preschool Craft
September 18, 2018 by
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activity Gets Kids Excited About Letters!
September 7, 2018 by
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! Kids are going to love this fun, tactile Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activity! Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one of my favorite books to get kids excited about learning their letters! As a preschool teacher and a parent, I’ve read this book so many times I can almost recite it… “A told… [read more]
Adorable St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow Craft!
March 14, 2018 by
There is something about a child’s handprint that is just completely precious. Just think of all your own handprint art your parents saved from when you were little. Those tiny handprints bring special feelings of nostalgia. This adorable St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow Craft is such a fun way to get into the St. Patrick’s… [read more]
Winter Preschool Snowflake Craft with the Best Snowflake Books for Kids
January 5, 2018 by
Scroll down to go directly to the Preschool Snowflake Craft instructions and to see the recommendations for books about snowflakes for kids. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links I receive a very small commission. Whew! I’m back! No, I didn’t fall off the face of the earth. Nothing… [read more]
Gaining Valuable Skills at Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp
July 20, 2017 by
Thank you to Challenger Sports for providing a session of British Soccer Camp for our review. Soccer season last year was painful for our then 9 year old. He went into the city recreational league with almost no soccer skills and undiagnosed moderately severe asthma. He was afraid of being hit by the ball and… [read more]
Create Your Own Home Summer Reading Program + Summer Reading Reward Coupon Printables
May 18, 2017 by
Summer break is upon us! My boys have put in hard work this school year and I want to make sure that they don’t lose all that they’ve gained this year in school. Creating a Home Summer Reading Program is an effective and enjoyable way for kids to keep on learning throughout the summer. Reading can… [read more]
Experience Pioneer Life at This Is The Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah
April 13, 2017 by
I’m pleased to partner with US Family Guide and This Is The Place Heritage Park to bring you this post. Last week we took the boys up to Salt Lake City to visit This Is The Place Heritage Park. Of all the places in the Salt Lake City and Utah Valley areas to visit, This… [read more]
St. Patrick’s Day Window Clings Craft!
February 22, 2017 by
This adorable DIY St. Patrick’s Day window clings craft is perfect for preschool age and up! They require only a few supplies and are so easy to make! Most preschoolers will need some hand-over-hand supervision, but it is an excellent activity to develop both gross motor and fine motor skills. Older children will have fun… [read more]
British Soccer Camp Promo Code
February 21, 2017 by
Thanks to US Family Guide and Challenger Sports for partnering with me to bring you a British Soccer Camp Promo Code. I’m just going to say it straight. My oldest two kids are terrible at organized sports. This is in large part because The Husband and I haven’t been proactive in putting our kids in… [read more]
Chocolate Covered Pretzels that Really Rock! It’s a Recipe the Kids Can Help Make!
February 10, 2017 by
Chocolate covered pretzels around Valentine’s Day are kind of a given at our house. All my boys love to consume them and my middle son, especially, loves to make them. This year, however, we decided against your ordinary, run of the mill chocolate covered pretzels. Instead we decided to make Pop Rocks Chocolate Covered Pretzels!… [read more]
Epic Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas (on the Cheap!)
January 24, 2017 by
We’re not ones to spend a ton of money on birthday parties, so when my middle son asked for a Star Wars Birthday party, I began scouring my brain (and Pinterest) for Star Wars Birthday Party ideas. When shopping for parties, I try to keep the total cost of supplies under $50. Sometimes I don’t… [read more]
How to Make a BB-8 Piñata for Your Child’s Star Wars Birthday Party!
January 19, 2017 by
My son absolutely loved his Star Wars Birthday Party! His homemade BB-8 piñata turned out so fun! Come see how to make a BB-8 piñata! Affiliate links are present in this article. Should you purchase through any of these links (THANK YOU) I will earn a small commission. We try to have fairly frugal birthday… [read more]
My Top 10 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids + BLACK FRIDAY Coupon Codes!
November 20, 2016 by
Whether you’re in search of a holiday gift that keeps on giving, a birthday gift, or just a fun way to give a little something every month, these 10 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids are a great place to start! This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links I will… [read more]
25 Children’s Books that Teach Emotions and Character Building Traits
October 26, 2016 by
Books that teach emotions and character building traits are an invaluable resource for parents! Books are one of the easiest and most fun ways to teach kids about emotions and character building traits. Some of the books in the list below have been beloved bedtime reading books of our kids. (Please note that the links below… [read more]
