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10 Favorite Toys to Beat the Summer Heat

10 Favorite Toys to Beat the Summer Heat

August 4, 2017

It’s that time of the year where the temperature approaches 100 degrees before 10 am & everyone is looking for an alternative to all of the fun outdoor summer activities.  We spend most of our summer outdoors: swimming at the pool, riding our bikes around the street, & playing baseball in the backyard.  But, sometime you just need a break… Read More

Filed Under: Gift Ideas for Kids, Summer Tagged With: Beat the Summer Heat, Favorite Toys for Kids, Kids' Favorite Toys

Summer Sensory Soup

Summer Sensory Soup

August 1, 2017

We are excited to share a wonderful guest post today from fellow blogger, Clare.  She is sharing a fun summer activity idea for kids of all ages called Summer Sensory Soup.  Read below for more details!    One of my favourite summer activities for toddlers is creating a Summer Sensory Soup. This activity is so quick and easy to put… Read More

Filed Under: Preschoolers, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Summer Activity for Kids, Summer Boredom Busters, Summer Sensory Activity, Summer Sensory Soup

Starting A Summer Book Club for Kids and FREE Printable Book Report

Starting A Summer Book Club for Kids and FREE Printable Book Report

July 3, 2017

Summer is here and while I know summer reading is important, it’s also hard to remember to keep up with. Today we’re sharing fun and easy tips for starting a summer book club for kids. Plus we have a FREE printable book report for keeping up with books read. This spring I had conferences with the girls’ teachers (Kindergarten and… Read More

Filed Under: Book Lists, Free Printables, School Age, Summer Tagged With: book club, free printable, Summer Reading

Summer Activity for Kids: Beach in A Box

Summer Activity for Kids: Beach in A Box

June 24, 2017

If you can’t make it to the beach, bring the beach to you:)  If there is one thing that my kids have on their summer bucket list every summer, it’s “go to the beach”.  The kids love digging in the sand, jumping in the water, & soaking in the relaxed life at the beach.  Unfortunately, we don’t live close enough… Read More

Filed Under: Summer Tagged With: Beach in A Box, DIY Sand Dough, Sand Dough, summer activity, Summer Crafty for Kids, Summer Fun

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

June 9, 2017

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

Filed Under: Babies, Book Lists, Preschoolers, School Age, Summer, Toddlers Tagged With: Books for Young Readers, Gymboree, Gymboree Pajamas, Summer, Summer Books for Babies, Summer Books for Toddlers, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Picks

Printable Beach Bag Checklist

Printable Beach Bag Checklist

June 7, 2017

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

Filed Under: Free Printables, Organization, Summer Tagged With: Beach Bag, Beach Bag Checklist, Pool Bag Checklist, Summer

20 Book Series for Girls, Grades 1-3

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

Filed Under: Book Lists, Summer Tagged With: book list, book series for kids, Books for girls, reading printable, Summer Reading

Friday Favorites: 10 Fun Outdoor Toys

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

Filed Under: Gift Ideas for Kids, Summer Tagged With: backyard fun, Friday Favorites, outdoor toys, toys

Pirate Crafts and Activities for Kids

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

Filed Under: Preschoolers, Summer Tagged With: Preschoolers, Summer

Summer Boredom Busters (Free Printable)

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

Filed Under: Free Printables, Summer, Uncategorized Tagged With: Free Printables, Summer, Summer Boredom Busters

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