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I love handmade gifts from kids. I think grandparents get a kick out of them, too. I especially love them when they hold so much meaning, as this silly craft can. You can have your littles create your entire family as represented by snowmen using old buttons you have lying around. They can give each Read More >>
These glow in the dark Easter Eggs have been such a hit with my kids in the past I wanted to share the tutorial again for those of you with kids who are growing a little tired of the same of Easter Egg hunt. ************************** This year instead of a traditional Easter Egg hunt on Read More >>
Since it is one of my goals this year to spend every Sunday doing a family activity, I’ve had to come up with some creative ways to make it fun {rather than “painful” as others sometimes find it}. Some of these we’ve tried, some don’t really fit my age of kids–but in the interest of Read More >>
Many years ago, a mom from one of my kids’ classes brought in these cute reindeer root beer bottles for a holiday party. At the time, I thought, oh man, I gotta up my game here. This. Is. Impressive. And, I have basically wanted to copy her idea ever since. So, now that I have Read More >>
Need to buy yourself a little time while you hustle around the kitchen with last minute preparations? Try giving the kids a scavenger hunt. They’ll have a blast and you can baste the turkey to the sound of their excitement. It’s win-win, I tell ya. Simply hit the “Print” button at the top of this Read More >>
