Summer is on the horizon with just two more weeks of school left before summer begins! I have been spending this week getting myself organized & prepared for a full summer with all four kids at home. Since we have a sweet baby that joined our family this winter, I am trying to keep our plans low-key and allow for lots… Read More
It’s almost time to hit the beach. Less than three weeks & summer will officially start in our house! We are heading to the beach one of our first weeks of summer and the kids couldn’t be more excited. If there’s one place that everyone is happy…it is the beach. The kids spend all day swimming in the ocean & playing in… Read More
Today we have an easy summer craft for kids! This curly paper octopus can be simply made with copy paper, scissors, tape and markers or you can use the construction paper, google eyes, etc mentioned below. We did one together and then I had Alex do one all on her own (she’s 5). I did help her out a bit with… Read More
I can’t believe summer is here! This year, both of my girls started reading chapter books on their own. They love reading and it’s something I want them to keep up over the summer. They really like series of books and enjoy “trading” with each other once they finish one of the books in the series. It’s also great for… Read More
After months of cold weather, it’s time to get back outside for the summer! We spend hours a day outside. Most of the time I just tell the kids to run around and come up with games with the neighbors, but I do like some fun outdoor toys too. Here are 10 fun ideas for outdoor toys: 1. Bunch O Balloons:… Read More
We spent a lot of time at the North Carolina beach this summer, so it’s no wonder that my five year has a big interest in pirates. Not only does he love to pretend to dig for treasure, but he loves to learn about the true stories behind pirates, especially Blackbeard. When we returned home from the beach this month,… Read More
It’s now the beginning of July and summer is in full swing. I’m not sure if your house is like mine, but we have those moments during the day where the kids just don’t know what to do with themselves. I created this summer printable to keep on hand in your house. All you need to do is print. Then,… Read More
I forgot what it was like to pack a beach bag & all the things that you need to hit the beach (or pool). I am one of those people who always forgets something! So, I decided to create this super handy bag tag that you can just attach to your beach bag so you will always have a beach-ready… Read More
Next week, all my kids are officially out of summer. Can we say hello chaos? I do love the crazy days of summer: daily trips to the pool, hours of fun in the backyard, & lots of time spent with family and friends. But I have to say that this mom needs just a little bit of routine, so I… Read More
Summer is here and it’s time for some fun in the sun with the kids! Over the past few years, we’ve tried out tons of outdoor summer crafts and activities with our kids. We’re sharing 6 new favorites and a ton of old favorites. Sure, most summer days mean playing on the swing set and in the sprinkler but… Read More