Here you’ll find parenting tips and ideas to make raising kids fun without being overwhelming (okay fine, parenting will probably still be a little overwhelming). This is where you can find fun craft ideas for kids, indoor and outdoor activities to do with your crew, plans for holiday celebrations, and kids’ birthday party ideas, to name just a few. This is also a space for educational activities for homeschool, preschool, and early elementary classroom teachers.
Whether you’re a first-time mom or a been-there-done-that mom, freezing meals before baby arrives is always a good idea! If you’re lucky, when you have a new baby, family and friends will bring you some meals to get you through those crazy first weeks. Still, you don’t think about how often you eat until preparing…
St. Patrick’s Day is an interesting holiday for me as a parent. For the longest time, it was just another excuse to go out, have fun, and drink green beer. Then…. enter, KIDS. Once you become a parent, sure, you can still have a great time on this holiday. However, you also need to find…
How to get rid of the pacifier is a question that has plagued me three times already (and I have a fourth baby on the way). If you came here searching for a how-to strategy and some practical tips for getting rid of the pacifier, you’re in the right place! Important: Be sure to pick…
I’ll be the first to admit: I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day. I believe it’s every bit the manufactured “Hallmark Holiday” that Valentine’s Day Gripers accuse it of being. So… the fact that I created this Valentine’s Day Bible Verses for Kids printable may seem a little odd. However, despite my general indifference…
Meal planning for families can be one of the most stressful tasks, but it doesn’t have to be! I’ll explain the meal planning process and template I use, and at the end of this post, you can download two free versions — one blank and one already completed with three weeks of meals. Meal planning…
This Valentine’s Day Printable for kids is my *favorite* Valentine’s Day gift to have my kids give their dad. Every year, I struggle with what to do for my husband for Valentine’s Day. Even before kids, I was never one to make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day. Now that I’m pregnant with our…
Christmas Bible verses for kids are the perfect way to focus on Jesus this Christmas. Celebrating Christmas with kids is such a magical experience. There’s the decorations, the music, the treats, and everything Santa! But how do you keep your kids’ focus on the spiritual significance of Christmas when they’re constantly bombarded by gifts and…
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids — New Year’s Fun for the Whole Family! Happy New Year!– Or at least, it’s almost that time. New Year’s resolutions are a timeless tradition when the start of a new calendar year rolls around, but it’s not just adults that can participate. New Year’s resolutions for kids are a…
How to Cook Thanksgiving Dinner with Kids Around I cook a Thanksgiving dinner with kids underfoot every year– I just happen to serve it in December instead of November. We always do Thanksgiving with extended family, so I get out of cooking much then (woohoo!). However, my husband is used to a complete Thanksgiving dinner…
New Year’s Eve should be fun for adults AND kids New Year’s Eve is such a fun time for celebrating! There’s no reason for kids to miss out on the fun. This free New Year’s Eve printable for kids is a great way to include your kids in the festivities and also reflect on the…
