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10 Fun Snowman Crafts & Activities

10 Fun Snowman Crafts & Activities

January means lots of time indoors and lots of talk of waiting for snow. When we craft in January it’s usually snow and snowmen. Since we are indoors more there’s more time to craft and more of a need for indoor activities. Hopefully these 10 snowman crafts and activities help entertain your little ones during the cold month of January…. Read More

The 2022 American Girl Gift Guide

The 2022 American Girl Gift Guide

I went from having all things American Girl on my own Christmas list to shopping for American Girl wishes off my own daughters’ wish lists. Each year I round up what the top items are, new items and unique ways to gift them. Ready for the 2022 American Girl gift guide? Here we go!  American Girl Gift Guide  Truly Me… Read More

Dear Santa Letter: 2 Free Printable Letters

Dear Santa Letter: 2 Free Printable Letters

It’s time to mail off those letters to Santa! A few years ago we shared this Dear Santa Letter (click here) which is a little more specific and “fill in the blank”. It helps kids pick out something they would love, other things they’d like, something to read, give and wear. This year I created 2 new versions that more… Read More

Jetson: The Place to Shop This Season

Jetson: The Place to Shop This Season

I have an active crew to shop for. Their lists all have gifts with “wheels”. I was on the hunt for some really cool stuff… stuff that “goes” and gifts that would be exciting and FUN for them. I also have one kid wishing for a hoverboard. That’s when I “met” Jetson. When I started researching hoverboards the best reviews… Read More

Easy Pumpkin Monkey Bread

Easy Pumpkin Monkey Bread

Ready for a bread that will really wow your Thanksgiving guests? This easy Pumpkin Monkey Bread recipe is quick and delicious. I tried a few versions to perfect it and this one… my family was fighting over who got the last piece. This is sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving – whether you serve it for breakfast or dessert! … Read More

Thanksgiving Recipes & Crafts Kids Can Make

Thanksgiving Recipes & Crafts Kids Can Make

Let the kids help you get ready for Thanksgiving this year! My girls are now old enough to really help and enjoy cooking. Last week we tried out a few really easy Thanksgiving recipes kids can make. We also made some cute napkin rings and turkey cups that you can put the kids to work making too.  Thanksgiving Recipes Kids… Read More

Handprint and Fingerprint Crafts for Your Thanksgiving Table

Handprint and Fingerprint Crafts for Your Thanksgiving Table

I love adding something personal to our Thanksgiving table. I also love anything handprint or fingerprint at the holidays as it becomes a keepsake that you’ll take out over the years and see how the kids have grown. This year we are making Thanksgiving fingerprint place cards that a also double as napkin rings! I’m also using the sweet little… Read More

Thanksgiving Classroom Party Ideas

Thanksgiving Classroom Party Ideas

It’s almost Thanksgiving and time for classroom Thanksgiving parties. These are a few favorite Thanksgiving classroom party ideas that we have used in classrooms over the years. They’re easy, fun and the kids love them. There are Thanksgiving crafts for kids, Thanksgiving themed snacks and also some cute Thanksgiving games below. Also, be sure to check out this post with… Read More