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Apple Pie Playdough

October 23, 2017

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

October 20, 2017

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

August 14, 2017

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)

October 21, 2016

Treasure hunts are so fun and with the temperatures shifting, this outdoor scavenger hunt will surely be a hit that kids will love! Read on to get the free printable scavenger hunt twist for young and older kids here. Fall has arrived here in Virginia. The leaves are starting to change color. The sunsets a little earlier. And the… Read More

Simple Ideas for a Festive Fall Class Party

October 18, 2016

The last two weeks of October are busy in our house! The kids are finishing up their fall sports. Halloween is just around the corner with parades, festivities, & more. There are field trips, book fairs, and team parties. Add all that into an already jam-packed schedule of school, meetings, and more and it’s going to be a crazy couple… Read More

Football Themed Printable Placemats

October 5, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS. All opinions are mine alone. #ScoreatCVS #CollectiveBias This printable activity will surely give your sports-loving household a good twist. Have loads of fun with this DIY project this football season. Learn how to make them here! Fall means one thing to my husband…football season! Now… Read More

5 Fun Turkey Crafts

November 13, 2015

Gobble, gobble, it’s time to craft some turkeys! We’ve got 5 fun, easy turkey crafts for kids. With Thanksgiving just 2 weeks away, these are cute projects to do for fun or to bring along to the Thanksgiving table. Turkey crafts for kids 1. Edible Turkey Project (Click here for directions) 2. Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Supplies:… Read More

Apple Picking Fun (With Favorite Fall Recipe)

October 16, 2015

Since Aiden was a tiny little baby, we have one family fall tradition: apple picking. We have now picked our way through several states, thanks to moving: Connecticut, New Jersey, & Virginia. We headed out again this year and once again, it is a perfect way to embrace the beginning to fall. We loaded up the car & headed out… Read More

Candy Corn Pretzel Toffee

October 13, 2015

This recipe is the perfect sweet treat for fall! It combines my love for candy corn & salted peanuts with the sweet taste of one of my favorite homemade treats, cracker candy. It’s super simple to make & is highly addictive. It’s the sweetest way I know to embrace the feeling of fall:) (Pin it here) Candy Corn Pretzel… Read More

Apple Crafts, Activities & Books for Kids

October 8, 2015

Did you know October is National Apple Month? Today we have some fun ways to celebrate apples with your children this month! Crafts 1. Apple Stamps Supplies: apples, paper, red paint & green and brown paint, crayons or markers Directions: Cut the apple in half and let the child use them as stamps. Use the green & brown to add… Read More