DIY Kid’s Car Activity Kit
If you look in the backseat of my car, you will see markers… everywhere. Green crayola markers on the floor. Brown crayola markers in the…
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DIY Light Sabers
We want to have fun with our kids! However, when summer hits, so do the expenses. Kids activities are pricy, but entertainment doesn’t need to be expensive. During these Dollar Store Days of Summer, I’m sharing ten activities that use only supplies found at the Dollar Store. They are quick. They are easy. And most require little adult guidance and help. Just sit back and watch your kids play. Or.. jump in and join the fun!
Stitch Fix #4
Stitch Fix Time! If you are new to my Stitch Fix posts, Stitch Fix is an online service where you input your sizes and style…
Make Your Own Lava Lamp: A very simple 5-minute science experiment
You need a fun activity that is equally impressive and inexpensive! Yes? This make your own lava lamp is sure to make you and your kids happy! Plus, science….
You Did WHAT With Your Placenta?
I ate it.
3 Questions to Ask the Pediatrician
When I was expecting my first child, I had no idea what having a newborn would be like. I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I…
Step back in time – Visit the Rosson House
Llama and I are perusing the available Culture Passes at the library. “Mommy, I want to go to the Rosson House.” Why she chose it,…
How to Keep Your Sanity in the Summer Heat
Here in AZ, we get cabin fever in the summer. It’s too hot to venture outdoors, so we all hibernate in our little air-conditioned cocoons from June until the end of the September. Unfortunately, this coincides with school summer break and kids get a little stir-crazy when kept indoors for too long. Scratch that, parents go crazy when kids stay indoors for too long.
Week 3: Teaching Initial Sounds to Your Preschooler
This is the last week of Letter Box. Being able to identify the letters and their sounds is crucial to beginning readers. Even though there won’t be Letter Box lessons, I encourage you to continue finding items around your house that start with a specific letter. It is incredibly challenging but also fun and rewarding to your kiddo.