Sustainable & Creative Living
Themed Easter baskets are one of my favorite “mom projects” as I like to call them. That and themed birthday parties, of course! This year, my 5-year-old (and my husband) are obsessed with collecting Pokémon cards so it seemed fitting that I put together a Pokémon-themed Easter basket complete with these DIY Pokémon Easter Eggs. [Read more…]
With Easter just around the corner, we’ve decided to share another fun sensory bin just in time for Spring break. This adorable Easter Chick Sensory Bin will keep your little ones busy while also stimulating all of their senses. At home, we love sensory bins. I use them all the time with my son and even the neighbor kids! [Read more…]
One of my favorite things to create is sensory bins. I’m fascinated with a small box containing lots of little toys that can keep kids busy for long periods of time. And when they’re done you just pack everything up in the box and on the shelf it goes. This Under the Sea Sensory Bin is one of my favorites. [Read more…]
If you have a backyard herb garden and try to use your crops as often as possible, but sometimes find yourself not able to harvest them as quickly as you would like, this DIY Tin Can Herb Garden may be just what you need. I had a small herb container garden on the upstairs patio off my kitchen that I had to relocate downstairs because of my mischievous cats. When I found that I wasn’t using my herbs as much as I’d like to because of the trek downstairs and around to the backyard, I came up with this DIY Tin Can Herb Garden. [Read more…]
After a little break, we’re back at it again practicing digraphs. I’ve created practice posters and sorting activities that have really helped my little one identify the different digraphs and the sounds they make. If you’re a homeschool parent-teacher or kindergarten teacher, you know how difficult the task of reading can be for a child. There’s a lot to cover when teaching a child to read, including letter sounds, letter recognition, blends, vowels, digraphs, sight words, and CVC words. This fun Digraphs QU, KN, CK Printable Pack includes [Read more…]
This super easy and quick Berry Delicious Frozen Yogurt Bark has quickly become one of my favorite guilt-free go-to snacks. Its healthy ingredients like greek yogurt and fresh fruit satisfy my sweet craving, which is every night after dinner, without feeling guilty. [Read more…]
There are so many types and brands of tea out there that a person may be overwhelmed with choices and end up drinking the same ones again and again. Even though I’m a long-time tea drinker, I never used to venture much beyond plain green tea or fruity flavors like raspberry or peach. All that changed when the host of one of my book clubs brought in different and delicious teas every week. Since then, rich and flavorful teas have become my new favorite. If you want to venture out of your tea comfort zone, here are 10 Must-Try Teas with the Most Flavor. [Read more…]
We’re back at it again this week with some more digraph practice. These practice posters and sorting activities have really helped my little one identify the different digraphs and the sounds they make. If you’re a homeschool parent-teacher or kindergarten teacher you know how difficult the task of reading can be for a child. There’s a lot to cover when teaching a child to read, including letter sounds, letter recognition, blends, vowels, digraphs, sight words, and CVC words. This fun Digraphs WH, WR, PH Printable Pack includes [Read more…]
If you’re looking to make your honey a special dessert on Valentine’s Day, this Mini Strawberry Layer Cake is the perfect treat for two! It’s easy to get just the right size cake by repurposing an empty tomato can as a baking pan. With a few embellishments to a boxed cake mix and a simple homemade topping, you’ll have a beautiful and delicious cake.
If you’re a homeschool parent-teacher or kindergarten teacher you know how difficult the task of reading can be for a child. Letter sounds, letter recognition, blends, vowels (long and short), digraphs, sight words, CVC words, soft c— it’s a lot, even for me to wrap my head around. And I know how to read! This fun Digraphs SH, TH, CH Printable Pack includes 3 posters and a sorting activity to practice with. [Read more…]
Just after Thanksgiving, we start decorating our home for Christmas. We never do it all at once, but instead, take our time and enjoy the process itself. When the big day actually gets closer, we may make some natural or edible decorations for an extra festive feel. These DIY Decorative Apples add just the right amount of sparkle as a holiday centerpiece or [Read more…]
With in-person Santa visits on the decline this year, maybe you’re opting for a phone or video chat instead. This free Printable Letter From Santa is the perfect addition to get your little one in the spirit.
It’s that time of year again- Christmastime! And if you’ve got little ones in your home they’re probably looking forward to their annual visit with good ole St. Nick. It’s the only time of year when they get to get up close and personal with the legendary man himself. The only problem is, [Read more…]
Thanksgiving is all about turkey, pumpkin pie, and family. It’s also the time of year when I like to take the opportunity to teach my little one exactly what being thankful is all about. We spend the whole month of November concentrating on what it means to be thankful and what we are thankful for. I love incorporating everything from the Mayflower voyage in 1620 to the [Read more…]
