Why do we always go nuts during the holidays? No, I don't mean with buying gifts (only because I still need to start my Christmas shopping!) It just seems that every minute is accounted for leading up to Christmas. Things have to be prepared, presents purchased and mailed, and Christmas festivities galore. I've always thought that Christmas can be a particularly stressful … [Read more...]
10 Must Read Books about Christmas Elves
I see a lot of Elf on the Shelf controversy these days. Parents either love it or hate it. The Elf on the Shelf can be work intensive for parents, but kids enjoy it so much that they expect it year after year. Our Elf hasn't shown up yet. I'm thinking that he intends to appear when our Christmas tree appears. Don't worry. It will be in the next few days. I'm surprised the … [Read more...]
Gobble Gobble Turkey Crafts for Family Fun Friday
Whoa! Thanksgiving is in one week. It makes me a little sad that Christmas madness over shadows this great holiday. I love joining my family to celebrate everything we are thankful to have. It's a wonderful tradition that we are lucky to be able to do each year. This week I am featuring Turkey crafts, of course! Many schools are out all next week so it's a perfect time for … [Read more...]
Tips on packing lunches for picky kids and printable lunch notes
[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="horizontal-curve-both" width="575px" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" rounded_corners="false" inside_shadow="false" outside_shadow="false" ]This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HorizonLunch #CollectiveBias[/dropshadowbox] I wish … [Read more...]
Learning Activities for Fall
Fall is here and that means it’s the perfect time to create fun outdoor learning opportunities for your child. Your child may be learning a ton at school, but nothing is better than creating various learning opportunities for your own child. Nobody knows your kids better than you do! Here are some easy learning activities that you can do with your children when fall … [Read more...]