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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 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

20 Book Series Recommendations for Boys, Grades 1-3

20 Book Series Recommendations for Boys, Grades 1-3

May 11, 2017

It’s hard to believe, but summer is on the horizon!  One of the things that we do everyday in the summer is spend a little time reading.  My boys (ages six and eight) are old enough to read independently so we are always on the lookout for some good books that keep their interest.  Today, I am excited to share several of our favorite… Read More

Filed Under: Book Lists, School Age Tagged With: Book Series for Boys, Books for Boys, Chapter Books for Boys, Early Reader Chapter Books

Mess Free Painting: Simple Easter Craft

Mess Free Painting: Simple Easter Craft

April 10, 2017

  My kids ask to paint all the time. Unless it’s summer and I can send them outside to do it, I don’t always say “yes” when they ask. It’s a production to get ready and then clean up. Also, something in the house usually ends up getting painted besides the paper. I wanted to make a simple Easter craft… Read More

Filed Under: Easter, Preschoolers, School Age, Toddlers Tagged With: Easter craft, mess free painting, toddler craft

9 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

9 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

April 6, 2017

We are so excited to feature this awesome guest post from Red Ted Art.  She is featuring nine different kids’ crafts that you can make using a simple empty toilet paper roll.  Thanks for sharing, Red Ted Art! Have a big stash empty cardboard rolls waiting for toilet paper roll crafts? Or just one lonely cardboard roll from the last kitchen towel… Read More

Filed Under: Preschoolers, School Age, Toddlers Tagged With: Preschoolers, School Age, Toddlers

What Our Kids Like to Play {With Some Fun Crafts and Activities}

What Our Kids Like to Play {With Some Fun Crafts and Activities}

March 17, 2017

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. We were compensated for this post and received the included Carter’s clothing as compensation. As moms, Julie and I both feel very strongly about the importance of play. We both allow our children to play freely. Free play is important to their growing minds and independence. Our same stance on play if probably how… Read More

Filed Under: Kid's Clothes, Preschoolers, School Age, Uncategorized Tagged With: Dog Craft, Kids crafts, Kitty craft, Shark facts

St. Patrick’s Day Word Search { Free Printable }

St. Patrick’s Day Word Search { Free Printable }

February 16, 2017

I forgot how fun word searches were! Lately the Maggie has been doing them at school with her spelling words and thinks they are fun. Alex asked for me to get her one and I realized it would be pretty easy to make one. I made one for St. Patrick’s Day and below you can download and print for free…. Read More

Filed Under: Free Printables, School Age, St. Patrick's Day, Uncategorized Tagged With: free printable, St. Patrick's Day, word search

Great Gifts for the Animal Loving Adventure Girl

Great Gifts for the Animal Loving Adventure Girl

November 30, 2016

If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you are probably well aware that we have an animal lover in our house (or a few). Each year as Christmas approaches, she comes up with a list of gifts she’s like. All of which are living. This year Maggie told me her Christmas list includes “just one thing, that’s actually 6 things”…. Read More

Filed Under: Birthday Party Ideas, Christmas, School Age, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized Tagged With: Animal toys, gift guide, girls gift guide, travel gifts

50 Favorite Gift Ideas for Boys: Ages 6-8

50 Favorite Gift Ideas for Boys: Ages 6-8

November 17, 2016

Just over a month until Christmas & I decided it was the perfect time to kick off our Holiday Gift Guide series.  I am so excited to share some of our favorite picks this year for boys, ages 6-8.  I have had a lot of fun creating holiday wish lists with my boys & we have come up with 50… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Ideas for Kids, School Age Tagged With: Christmas, Gift Ideas for Kids, School Age

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

October 21, 2016

Treasure hunts are so fun and with the temperatures shifting, this outdoor scavenger hunt will surely be a hit that kids will love! Read on to get the free printable scavenger hunt twist for young and older kids here.   Fall has arrived here in Virginia.  The leaves are starting to change color.  The sunsets a little earlier.  And the… Read More

Filed Under: Fall, Free Printables, Kid's Clothes, Preschoolers, School Age, Toddlers Tagged With: Fall, Free Printables, Kids' Clothes, Preschoolers, School Age, Toddlers

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