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25 Handprint Crafts for Kids

25 Handprint Crafts for Kids

I have always loved doing handprint crafts with my kids. Even as their hands grow from tiny babies to big kids, the crafts are instantly personalized and something to hold onto. I recently discovered the book Beautiful Hands. It’s a must have if you like handprint crafts and really special to read with your kids. Little kids will love the… Read More

Best Places for Apple Picking In NY, NJ and CT

Best Places for Apple Picking In NY, NJ and CT

By: Lyla Gleason Now that the school year is underway, its time to get excited for our favorite fun-for-all fall activity…apple picking. The tri-state area is full of Pick-Your-Own orchards with apple trees in every variety, farm and animal adventures, delicious treats and plenty of fun-filled outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re stocking up on apples as… Read More

30 Halloween Projects For Kids

30 Halloween Projects For Kids

It’s time to pull out the black and orange paint, pipe cleaners and construction paper! We’re back with another year of fun Halloween projects for kids. We have some cute new crafts to share, and below those we’ve linked to some of our favorite Halloween projects from the last 2 years. If you click on the name of the craft,… Read More

What to Do With All That Halloween Candy?

What to Do With All That Halloween Candy?

Halloween has come & gone and all is left are giant buckets of candy!  There’s no way that even this mom can eat all the candy that we have.  The kids had school off on Monday & Tuesday, so I decided to take some of that extra time to make some creative use of their Halloween candy.  Below I am… Read More

20 Nature Books for Kids (& Favorite Fall Shoes for Kids)

20 Nature Books for Kids (& Favorite Fall Shoes for Kids)

Hello beautiful fall weather!  If you haven’t had a moment to enjoy this beautiful season of fall, drop whatever you have planned one weekend afternoon and head outdoors.  The fall weather here in Virginia has been a dream. Life has been hectic for our house between sports, birthday parties, and school.  So when we had an afternoon with not one… Read More

Apple Pie Playdough

Apple Pie Playdough

The big brothers are back in school and we have been settling back into a new routine of the school year.  I have had to readjust our schedule to enjoying life with two kids from 8-3 before the big after school rush of homework, sports, and dinnertime.  Abby attends half-day preschool, but I am enjoying spending time with her at… Read More

Friday Favorites: Best Boots for Kids

Friday Favorites: Best Boots for Kids

This is a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own.    It’s finally feeling like fall! After wearing flip flops for our first few fall outings, the chilly mornings have arrived and it feels more like fall. Now that we’re putting away the flip flops for fall, it’s time to talk boots! Boots look adorable for… Read More

15 Easy DIY Costumes for Babies and Kids

15 Easy DIY Costumes for Babies and Kids

I really enjoy making Halloween costumes. My kids wear costumes all year long, so we tend to start thinking about Halloween costumes early and end up making quite a few. I have quite a few new ones to share but to kick the Halloween season off on the blog I’m starting with a list of 15 favorite I have made… Read More

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

Fall has arrived here in Virginia.  The leaves are starting to change color.  The sun sets a little earlier.  And the temperatures have dipped just enough to enjoy a little morning breeze every morning before the bus arrives.  I have to admit that we are loving this fall weather that has finally emerged in October! This is the perfect time of year… Read More