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20 Book Series for Girls, Grades 1-3

May 30, 2017

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

Friday Favorites: 10 Fun Outdoor Toys

May 19, 2017

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

Pirate Crafts and Activities for Kids

September 15, 2016

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

Summer Boredom Busters (Free Printable)

July 5, 2016

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

Printable Beach Bag Checklist Tag

June 16, 2016

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

Summer Schedule for Kids (Free Printable)

June 14, 2016

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 Fun for Kids: Over 50 Ideas for Summer Crafts and Activities

June 10, 2016

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

Tons of Fun Camping Themed Activities for Kids {With Free Printable}

August 13, 2015

The kids are really interested in camping all of a sudden. With a few weeks left of summer vacation, I wasn’t quite prepared to take a 3 year old, 5 year old and baby camping, but I did come up with some fun ways to “camp” during the day in our backyard. Here are a few fun camping activities, books… Read More

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge for Kids (Free Printables)

June 25, 2015

With summer here, I needed something to inspire & motivate my little reader (and readers to be)! I created these fun Summer Reading BINGO charts to use with my own kids. Today, I am excited to share these printable BINGo cards with you. Here’s how the Summer Reading BINGO challenge works: 1. Set a reading time goal for… Read More

Countdown to Summer (Free Printables)

May 12, 2015

This past week has been hot & humid and it makes me super excited for summer! I love the unstructured days, planned vacations, & just hanging out with my kids all day long. Although we are over a month away before my oldest is completely out of school, we decided it was time to start a countdown towards summer break!… Read More