I love everything about Valentine's Day. The red and pink everywhere makes me so happy. I just love that it's a sweet holiday. When I was teaching it used to be one of my favorites. It was a time when kids were actually nice to one another!! Here's a sweet activity you can do with your kids- make a Valentine heart bird feeder! I love making crafts with my kids and this ... Read More
Patriotic Suncatcher
This patriotic suncatcher is so simple to make and fun for any holiday! It's perfect for preschool age kids or even older kids too! As we were getting closer to Memorial Day I was wanting to do something crafty and patriotic. My youngest (age 5) is not the one that likes to color. He's really more into science experiments. I have to really work to get him to color. With ... Read More
Patriotic Fruit
Patriotic Fruit is the perfect healthy treat to take to your holiday party! It's the time of year we are celebrating with fireworks, food, and fun! We are showing our patriotic pride and shouting God Bless America. We love fruit in our house and this was a fun treat to make with kids. It only took a few minutes and was good as a dessert or a fun snack, patriotic ... Read More
Easter Egg Candy Alternatives
Easter is a big candy holiday. Yes, it's fun to eat candy and my kids eat plenty. Every now and then we need to cut back a little. Just like Halloween and Valentines, I try and look for candy alternatives for the big day. I've compiled a list of things I've done in the past and will do again this year. Easter Egg Candy Alternatives: *Money! This is a great one ... Read More
Simple and Fun Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas
Valentine's Day is fast approaching. I'm so glad I got on the ball this year (right after Christmas) and got all of our Valentine's treats and goodies ordered and ready to go. As soon as I pack up Christmas stuff I get my fun red and pink decor out. I love Valentine's Day decor! Here are some simple and fun Valentine's Day ideas to decorate your home and treats to send to ... Read More