Social distancing doesn't mean you can't have a little fun at a safe distance, and a neighborhood dance party seems like just the thing! This 5-minute | Continue reading
We're crafting up a storm over here, while we are stuck inside the house, and these paper lantern hacks are like nothing we have seen before. These | Continue reading
The coronavirus has reminded us how important it is to wash our hands--but the more often you wash them, you'll need TLC for dry hands. | Continue reading
Make-ahead dinners are the perfect solution for busy moms and dads everywhere. Prep during nap time (or earlier in the week) and enjoy when you're ready. | Continue reading
Think outside the box this Easter with a game day themed Easter basket for kids. Paint a checkers box and make a handmade checkers board. | Continue reading
While I've been shopping lately, I've noticed how badly the stores are picked over. With everyone worrying about being stuck inside, people are | Continue reading
When my kids ask me for help in building a fort, I always end up making a mess between wrangling the sheets, blankets, and clothespins. Then, after I get | Continue reading
With face masks in short supply, this tip from a former US Army flight surgeon could be a last resort to reduce exposure for healthcare workers & patients. | Continue reading
When we had my oldest, we lived in a small 2-bedroom city apartment with an even smaller outdoor space. An outdoor Easter Egg hunt was often just not | Continue reading
There are two things that are really loved in this house...LEGO's and waffles. My wife has always wanted a waffle maker and since she's gotten one, she's | Continue reading
If your kids love watching Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse then they will love this fun freebie provided by Jake Johnson. Many kids are enjoying | Continue reading
If you're still trying to show your kids why hand washing is so important, this YouTube science experiment is a great way to show how germs spread | Continue reading
If you're feeling a little nervous in your house lately and doing some stress cleaning, you might be wondering about your kids' toys. On a good day, | Continue reading
Being stuck at home has been hard for many of our children. My 11-year-old son enjoys being at home but I know that he is still missing his friends and | Continue reading
Many of us have been pushed into homeschooling our kids over the last week or two. As a former homeschooling parent, I know that this time is much | Continue reading
There is nothing better than a hot breakfast. Here are 5 Hot Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day. These will soon by your family's new favorite recipes. | Continue reading
There has never been a better time for major players in the tech space to step up and shine bright. Thankfully two major online sites have stepped up to | Continue reading
While we've been stuck at home over the last week, I've been coming up with ways to keep my 11-year-old entertained. I started a Google Doc of educational | Continue reading
This fun pirate craft for kids doubles as a finger puppet. Make several with friends, use different colors for each one and make an entire scurvy crew. | Continue reading
We do crafts every day in our house. Not only do the kids love to use their imagination to create something new, but it also gives me a chance to get | Continue reading
If you're not quite feeling up for shopping for Easter dinner this year, Costco has you covered and you don't even have to leave your house! This year, | Continue reading
Have you struggled to figure out how to organize all the usernames and passwords that come with your child's sudden homeschool online learning experience? | Continue reading
Sewing ideas for kids! Sewing is a great skill to learn as a child. I am sharing today our embroidery project that we did as a gift for the grandmother. | Continue reading
If you're anything like my family, you've probably washed your hands at least 1000 times this week. While we're usually pretty good about washing our | Continue reading
This peanut butter play dough recipe is edible-sticks together great. It is an easy solution to kids that tend to put things in their mouth during play. | Continue reading
Like many states, schools in California are closed and we're not even sure if they are going to reopen again before the school year is over. Since this | Continue reading
We are loving all the different ways we are seeing of how to make social distancing easier on your kids, including new ways to play with toys. If your | Continue reading
The Master Pan is the answer to the way my kids eat and the way I cook. They both like different foods. My oldest hates when her foods touch (and | Continue reading
In the past week, one of the biggest challenges has been trying to find the food and household essentials that we all need. Shelves are bare, stores can't | Continue reading
Like most kids, my son has been out of school for the past week. Normally, he likes being at home so while he isn't going stir crazy yet, I know that he | Continue reading
Having a real 'girlie girl' daughter means we make alot of DIY jewelry in our house. These Aluminum Foil Bracelets were so fun and engaging to make. | Continue reading
It is time for Easter and that means...Easter treats!! Try getting in the kitchen with your child with recipes like this one that kids can make. | Continue reading
In case you were looking for more new ideas while you're stuck at home, Costco is coming to the rescue with a Lego sale! If you've ever purchased Lego, | Continue reading
When my kids are in a bad mood, or just acting particularly crazy, I shoo them out into the backyard. When they spend time outdoors and in nature, it | Continue reading
This past week has been a trying time for all of us as we figure out how to go from living our normal lives to being told to stay at home to keep everyone | Continue reading
If you're looking for a fun science project, why not grow your own avocado tree? Yes, you really can! Just use the pit left over after you make your | Continue reading
If your kids are space enthusiasts, they are going to love the newest offerings from NASA. The Space Administration has made all their photographs, | Continue reading
These 3 Ingredient Strawberry Brownies make a pretty and delicious dessert. There's some serious fruity flavor packed in these brownies. This post | Continue reading
My kids and I are spending a lot of time in our backyard. But living in the Midwest means the weather is still just so-so, and we can't garden. So what | Continue reading
While we're all dreaming of summer, being outside, and actually being near other people again, many summer camps are transforming their Spring Break camps | Continue reading
Since our local public library closed due to the coronavirus, we’ve been reading the same library children’s books over and over again. I basically have | Continue reading
DIY toys can be so much fun! We've found some truly incredible rubber band toys and games across the internet and we're so excited to share them! | Continue reading
This easy chicken tortilla soup is a crock pot recipe that the whole family will love. Even the pickiest eaters will devour this soup! | Continue reading
Step by step photo Star Wars Crafts tutorial on how to make R2-D2, Princess Leia and Chewbacca toilet roll characters. Childrens crafts that inspire play. | Continue reading
35 Three-Ingredient concoctions for kids to make at home! All of these Goops, Goos, Gaks, Slimes and Doughs require 3 simple ingredients or less. | Continue reading
For more fun ideas while you're social distancing, why not create a chalk walk? This idea is gaining popularity and even cities and counties are getting | Continue reading
When toys take over the house it makes you feel like you are covered in clutter! I know... with four kids, I've been there! | Continue reading
Have you and your children ever read We're Going on a Bear Hunt? In the classic children's story, a family sets out on a bear hunt chanting, "We're going | Continue reading