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May Activity Calendar for Kids

May 2, 2020

It’s a new month. It was a long April at home, with lots of rain and no where to go. We’re excited for May and warmer weather. Today I’m sharing a May Activity Calendar for Kids. My big kids have been doing great with their distance learning and usually finish by lunch. My preschoolers are very active and I find… Read More

Rainbow Crafts & Activities for Kids

May 1, 2020

Our first week home, we followed people across the nation and across the world in hanging rainbows in our window. We loved how they looked and really enjoyed spotting rainbows in other people’s windows when we were out or a walk. Rainbows are a symbol of hope, make us happy when we look at them and the message that the… Read More

25 Easy Outdoor Games

April 28, 2020

I used to only study weekly weather forecasts when we were going on vacation…now I check the 10 day, daily and hourly forecast like it’s my job because the rainy days are so much harder than the sunny ones! But after 6 weeks of only our backyard (no playgrounds or parks!!), they are starting to say “we want to… Read More

An Easy Rainbow Craft for Kids

April 6, 2020

We first made this easy rainbow craft for kids when trying to come up with something for a class St. Patrick’s Day party. I wanted a craft that the kids could bring home and display all spring and thought a rainbow craft was in the St. Patrick’s Day theme but also bright and fun for spring. The 1st graders had… Read More

A Fun Snack and Drinks for a Kids Luau

July 30, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Having a luau? Or maybe just a little summer bash? Today I’m sharing an easy luau drink and snack for kids: how to make a juice box into a hula dancer and how to make any muffin or cupcake look like a pineapple. You need very few supplies and it doesn’t take much time at all. These… Read More

10 Easy Ways to Incorporate STEM this Summer

July 19, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Schools out for the summer (or almost out in our case!). Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the pool and playing outdoors. We always try and read a lot in the summer to keep in the learning groove. We participate in our town’s library summer reading program which has a fun carnival to participate in if… Read More

Dressing for the Sunshine: 5 pieces to create the perfect sun-safe outfit!

June 29, 2019

By: Kristin Orr Summer is officially here, which for most is all about fun in the sun! As a mother with small children, having “fun in the sun” comes after dressing my kids head-to-toe in sun protective wear that is both cute and safe from harmful rays. Last summer, my son was too small to wear sunscreen or really hang… Read More

Summer Favorites for Girls

June 19, 2019

By: Jordan of Jordan & Co Summer is my very favorite time of year, so I figured I share some of my very favorite items for the girls! Most of these things have been in rotation in our house for years and it doesn’t feel like summer without them! Hope you find them helpful as you kick start your… Read More

New Jersey Summer Bucket List: Free Printable!

June 17, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne My kids love bucket lists. We used this one in the winter and this one in the spring and they thought crossing items off was about the best thing ever (and of course there were battles over which kid got to cross the item off after completing it). So while we were thinking of things to add… Read More

20 Easy Luau Ideas for Kids

June 14, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Who’s ready for a luau?! I love using a luau theme for summer parties. Whether it’s an end of the school year bash or neighborhood bbq, it’s a fun theme. Today I’m sharing easy luau ideas for kids. There are luau crafts, snack ideas, games, decor and more. Enjoy and mahalo for reading! Easy Luau Ideas for… Read More