When you are embarking on a fun vacation for kids, there are some important steps you need to take. When traveling with kids, it’s always best to prepare both mentally and medically. You want to ensure that your kids have as much fun as you, especially at the beaches, amusement parks, and other destinations… [read more]
Traveling with Kids: How to Make the Most of Traveling with Children
Halloween Mummy Preschool Craft
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]
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activity Gets Kids Excited About Letters!
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!
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
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
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]
4 Good Habits to Teach Your Kids Early On
In the age of technology, those who don’t have the latest tablets or smartphones won’t make the cut, even those at kindergarten level. A 2015 study reveals that up to 75 percent of children between ages 1 and 4 have their own smart device. Although the use of smart devices can lure children away from… [read more]
Create Your Own Home Summer Reading Program + Summer Reading Reward Coupon Printables
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]
Goblin Valley Camping With Kids – Utah’s Most Family-Friendly State Park
Goblin Valley is one of Utah’s hidden treasures. Surrounded by gorgeous landscape and ample opportunity for adventure, Goblin Valley Camping with kids should be on every parent’s bucket list! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you so much if you decide to use these links! Purchasing through these links helps offset the cost of running… [read more]
25+ Books for Curious Kids Who Love to Learn!
I have some super curious little boys! My 9 year old and 7 year old seem to have been born with a passion for learning! We’ve helped foster this passion by building quite an extensive home library. If you have similarly-minded kids, you’ll love this book list of Books for Curious Kids Who Love to… [read more]
Experience Pioneer Life at This Is The Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah
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]
Baby Animal Season Has Begun at This Is The Place Heritage Park! + Coupon Code
I’ve partnered with US Family Guide and This Is The Place Heritage Park to bring you this post. Baby Animal Season has official started at This Is The Place Heritage Park! Of all the places in the Salt Lake City and Utah Valley areas to visit, This Is The Place Heritage Park is one of… [read more]
The 15 Minute, Once a Week, Practice That has Changed Our Family
…And is continuing to change our family…for the better, of course. It was the typical stuff all families encounter. “Is it really that hard to turn off a light when you leave the room?!” “Why are your coats and backpacks on the floor when your hook is just a foot away?” “Is it really necessary… [read more]
British Soccer Camp Promo Code
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]