Back in May, I wrote a post called 10 Ways to Stop a Tantrum. This is the follow up to that post. Here are 10 MORE Ways to Stop a Tantrum - Tips from the Readers where you will get parenting tips from a variety of parents and experiences. My original tantrum post has been […]
DIY Rainbow Party Ideas
So, you are thinking about throwing a rainbow birthday party for your child. Don't do it! OK, I am kidding. It can be a lot of work to put together but you don't have to use all the rainbow party ideas presented here. You can just pick one or two that seem more doable. Or […]
Easy Rainbow Cake
I will start off by saying this Easy Rainbow Cake is not as complicated as it looks. I was a little intimidated to make it since it seemed like a lot of work and I usually stick to easy desserts. But as you'll see, this rainbow cake is something even a novice baker can make […]
Rainbow Oreo Cookies
Looking for some crowd pleasing cookie recipes? These rainbow oreo cookies were, hands down, the most popular snack we had my kids' rainbow party. They got rave reviews from guests and were popular with me because they were so simple to make. That's my kind of party food! For more fun with Oreos try our […]
Free Rainbow Party Printables
My twins had a rainbow party and one of the easier things I did to personalize it was to make some free rainbow party printables. If you are like me and like to add fun touches to your party, then read on to learn how to get these free printables and worksheets. If you want […]
Water Balloon Hunt
Water balloons are one of our favorite summer activities for kids because they're such a fun way to cool off and get everyone outside! My kids love swimming and running through the sprinkler, but a water balloon hunt always feels like an extra special treat. We don't use water balloons all the time since they […]
Popsicle Stick Patterns
Popsicle Stick Patterns is a fun way to get your kids to practice copying and creating patterns and the best part is that it only requires a few basic supplies. You can tell that our family has just been through a move since one of the items I consider a "basic supply" is packing tape. You […]
Rainbow Fruit Loop Towers - Rainbow Activity
You might remember the Fruit Loop Towers we did in the past. This starts with the same basic concept but takes it a few steps further. Since we have enjoyed rainbow activities, we decided to make these rainbow fruit loop towers. Activities for fine motor skills are great for kids! In addition to helping develop fine motor […]
Patterned Bead Snakes
A while ago the kids made Paper Pattern Snakes and they were a big hit. Recently, when the twins came home from school with snakes they made with pipe cleaners and random colored beads, I got inspired. We had all the supplies we needed to make these patterned bead snakes at home, but I thought […]
10 Ways to Stop a Tantrum
Are you looking for parenting tips to help you raise your toddler? Here are 10 Ways to Stop a Tantrum that I have found effective. What are tantrums? Merriam-Webster defines tantrum as a "fit of bad temper". All children have them. I know plenty of adults who have a "fit of bad temper" as well on occasion. […]