Holidays

As the world changes to incorporate more and more technology into our lives, STEM toys have become increasingly popular. Learning about how things work is an important life skill and can also be a lot of fun. Kids are naturally curious beings who love to know the whats, the wheres,…

What are fractured fairy tales, you might ask? First, they are not broken. It’s just the opposite. They are familiar fairy tales that we all know and love that have been rewritten into a fairy tale parody of sorts by adding humor, satire, and/or unexpected twists. We are all familiar with…

Can you believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away? I know we all say this every year, but between selling our house and making another cross-country move, 2018 has been such a crazy year for us and it flew right by. Now, like so many of you, I…

It’s that time. You are getting everything ready for your new arrival, and your baby shower is just around the corner. You may expect that after your shower you will finally have all of the baby necessities you’ll need to take care of your new little one. But will you?…

Happy new year, everyone! As we look forward to a brand new year with new possibilities, it’s also fun to look back at the year that just ended. That is why this is one of my favorite posts of the year. I love looking back at the top blog posts…

I can’t believe that it will be December tomorrow. I know we all say this every year, but seriously, where did this year go? It was just summer and now I’m getting ready for Christmas! I have made a lot of progress and just have my husband left to buy…

The thing about family board games is that not many of them are truly for the entire family. If you have younger children you are either playing games that are at their level, or you wait until the little one goes to bed to play something a bit more grown-up.…

No time of year makes me feel as crafty as the Christmas season does. Once November and December roll around I start to think that I’m Martha Stewart and can create all the crafts.  Pinecones are one of those things that lend themselves to a wide variety of crafting ideas.…

It’s September which means that it’s time to start thinking about Halloween! I love Halloween and always have. Choosing between Halloween and Christmas for my favorite holiday is like choosing a favorite child. Okay, maybe not quite, but close.  As a kid, choosing the perfect costume was one of the…

The summer is now officially in full swing. The kids are out of school and Independence Day barbecues, fireworks, and fun are right around the corner for those of us in the United States.  Now is a good excuse to keep the kids busy with some 4th of July crafts.…