Sustainable & Creative Living
This Lego Volcano Science Experiment is so fun and easy to add to your summer to-do list. It’s the perfect example of a baking soda and vinegar reaction test for Lego lovers. Just grab all your random Legos, some baking soda and vinegar, and you’ve got yourself a nice little science experiment. [Read more…]
You know it’s officially summertime when school is out and you’ve got little growing kids at home eating everything in sight! I love the summer, especially because I get to experiment with new foods and fun snacks. These Chocolate Apple Pops were a total hit and so refreshingly delicious. They’re fun to make with or without your kids and even more fun to eat!
These Chocolate Apple Pops are so easy and fun to make. All you need is melted chocolate and apples! A few fun toppings add some flare but aren’t really needed. Below, I listed a few that I tried and some that I hope to try the next time I make these.
It’s TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! Today we’re sharing this super cute and fun DIY Crayon Wreath that you and your child can make together to give to your favorite teacher.
If you have kids in school or you’ve ever homeschooled your kids, helped with homework, reading, and projects, then you’ve almost always thanked God (under your breathe, of course) that they’d be going back to school the next day. Or when you’re struggling to teach your kid something you don’t even understand yourself, you’ve almost always thrown your hands up and said (to yourself, of course) “your teacher can show you how to do this!” [Read more…]
Easter is this weekend and I don’t know about you but my little one is counting the days until the Easter Bunny comes. We love to celebrate this joyous day with lots of family time and, of course, egg hunts, baskets overflowing with yummy goodies, and a few fun family activities. I just added this East Bingo to our Etsy shop and it’s on sale so grab it while you can! [Read more…]
This week I’m sharing a special Easter Handprint Card that’s perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, or any loved ones you wish to celebrate Easter with. Handprint cards are one of my favorite ways to mark the time in a child’s life.
St. Patrick’s Day is this week so I’m sharing one of my new favorite traditions with you because I just love how cute this St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Basket is.
As the mom of a 7-year-old boy, I just love making every holiday as special as possible so why stop at St. Patrick’s Day? In the morning, I make rainbow pancakes or waffles topped with whip cream, lucky charms, and sprinkles. The night before, I make green lemonade and rainbow ice cubes to go with breakfast. [Read more…]
One of my new favorite ways to make St.Patricks Day fun for my 6 year old is doing a treasure hunt that leads to a pot of gold, so to speak. I gather fun green-themed items, chocolate gold coins, beads, money, and other silly things I can put in a plastic cauldron and I hide it somewhere in the house. These St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt Clues make finding the pot of gold much more fun and entertaining. [Read more…]
Dr. Seuss is a beloved children’s author whose whimsical stories, rhyming text, and imaginative characters have captivated young readers for generations. His books are entertaining and packed with educational value which, make them an excellent foundation for learning activities. One great way to engage children with Dr. Seuss’s work is through printable worksheets that reinforce literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Whether you’re a teacher, homeschool parent, or tutor, these Fun Dr. Seuss Worksheets are a great way for kids to learn more about Dr. Seuss!
If you’re a loyal follower, you know that we shared a great post with some different techniques on how to teach your child their phone a few years back. Back then I was showering thawed for printable worksheets to go along with my homeschooling efforts. But today I’m happy to be sharing my own printable worksheet that you can download to help when teaching your little one their own phone number(s). At the end of this post, you can find a link to our Test page which has this I Know My Phone Number Printable. [Read more…]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but candy hearts, love, and fun are in the air. I have a habit of making the most out of every holiday, being sure that each and each one is as fun and memorable as possible. This week we’re sharing this very special Valentine’s Day Bingo game for you to add to your Valentine’s Day celebration. [Read more…]
If you have young children that don’t naturally like to color or draw, color by numbers worksheets are a great tool to help get your child interested in coloring— an activity that helps develop some much-needed skills for their future. After noticing this issue with my son, I sparked his interest in coloring by finding color by number themes he likes. It’s also why I’ve created this [Read more…]
It’s Christmas time and I’ve got a fun Holiday Scavenger Hunt for those doing a little traveling this holiday season. If you plan on spending any time in the car with kids this Christmas—holiday shopping, a road trip to visit family, or even just a trip to the market make sure you grab this Holiday Scavenger Hunt and a marker. [Read more…]
If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to gift giving season and have probably bought at least a few items already. The kids and/or grandkids have, most likely, already have been dropping hints and circling items in the Christmas Amazon catalog. I’m always going to get my people a lot of what’s on their special list, but whether or not they’re on the list, books are always going to be part of my holiday giving. I’ve read many, many books over the years to my kids and grandson, as well as donating them to children in need, and these are some of my favorite.
