May the 4th Be With You!I’m not normally very big on parties, decorating and such, but this is Star Wars y’all! I’ll take any opportunity to geek out with Star Wars.A few years ago I put together a Star Wars treat pack (from Sandy Toes and Popsicles) for NerdNerfer for Father’s Day and it was a BIG hit. Wasn’t it […]
My kids LOVE Halloween crafts – or any crafts for that matter. Me? Not so much. I don’t like having to gather all the supplies and I really don’t like the mess. I do appreciate the creative gifts that my kids have so I want them to enjoy some fun crafts, especially around the holidays. Quick & easy crafts are my […]
Most kids love the Wild West and stories of Cowboys, Indians, and moving west. What better topic to focus on for summer reading! We’re continuing the 10 Days of Wholesome Books for Summer Reading series today with our Summer Reading Round-Up! There are so many topics that you could delve into, including: Daniel Boone and the Wilderness Road Louisiana Purchase […]
Y’all!! I am so excited to let you know that Amazon Prime just added all 9 seasons of Little House on the Prairie to their streaming service. That’s right…the whole series FREE with Amazon Prime. Don’t have Prime? You can try it for 30 days for free. Hey…you can watch a lot of Little House in 30 days! This post […]
I have to admit. At first, the thought of camping with kids, and keeping them occupied, seemed a bit overwhelming. As with any potential problem I did what I do best…headed over to Pinterest to find some options and inspiration. It was there that I discovered scavenger hunts! Perfect! A scavenger hunt will keep the kids busy, and we’ll learn […]
Hello again! No, I did not disappear from the face of the planet! This has just been an incredibly crazy summer! Between weeks of swim lessons, VBS (twice), weekly horse riding lessons, visits from our son (and lots of them, yay!), helping my sister move, and planning our new school year…well, I didn’t find much time for writing. BUT, […]
Summer fun with kids doesn’t have to be expensive. Kids are far more interested in who is with them than in what they’re doing, so the things you plan don’t have to be complicated.If you’re trying to save money this summer, but don’t want to sit around doing nothing for weeks, then I’ve got a great list of ideas to […]