I love easy recipes that look complicated. When I serve them, my guests are often wowed, wondering where I found the time and talent to make such a thing. This Red White and Blue Cake is one such recipe. Read on to find out the secret that makes this cake super simple. This cake can…
Patriotic Painting with Bubble Wrap
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huggies. As always, all opinions are my own. My kids love the 4th of July. We attend a local parade, have a cookout, swim and gather with friends to watch fireworks. To help celebrate the season, we also love to do patriotic crafts. This…
Kid Made Father’s Day Gifts
I don’t know about you, but Father’s Day just crept up on me. A lot is said and done for Mother’s Day (with good reason) that sometimes Father’s Day gets lost in the end of the school year shuffle. But I found lots of clever ideas for Kid Made Father’s Day Gifts that can be made…
Parenting Tips to Get You Through the Summer
Summer is here! It is wonderful having the kids around more, but that can sometimes lead to arguments and tension. It can take some adjusting for everyone to get used to being together again. I thought the end of the school year would be a great time to share some Parenting Tips to Get You…
Patriotic Snack – Food Fun Friday
Here is a quick and easy patriotic snack idea that you can bring to any party. Our red, white and blue patriotic pops come together in minutes and are so simple even a child can make them. If you are looking for more ways to enjoy Memorial Day or the 4th of July check out…
Suncatcher Craft
The weather is starting to get warmer and in our family that means that we spend a lot more time outdoors. During the warmer months, we move lots of activities, such as eating and crafting, outdoors. We recently made a colorful kids Suncatcher Craft that not only looks pretty outdoors, but serves as a deterrent to any birds…
15 Summer Activities Kids Will Love
With the weather warming up I am already planning a fun summer with my kids. Over the years we have taken advantage of great summer weather by getting outside and staying active. Here is a collection of 15 Summer Activities Kids Will Love. There is a little of everything here, but it all takes place…
Summer Art Activities for Kids
Don’t you just love the summer? Long days, no school and outdoor fun. Of course, it can be challenging to find things to occupy the kids when they are home so much. I don’t know about your kids, but mine love art. Whether they are painting, drawing or crafting, art is something the will keep…
Kid Made Bird Seed Wreath
This post is from Dana at Garden Sensory Bin who will be sharing a wonderful activity that you can do with your kids that will teach them about nature and get them outdoors. Sounds like what we are all looking for this spring and summer. As the weather warms up, nature comes alive and all sorts of creatures…
Making Musical Instruments with Kids and Thinking About Summer Camp
For the last few summers, my kids have had the chance to attend Camp Galileo. Now Camp Galileo isn’t your ordinary summer camp. With locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles area and the Chicago area, it is the ultimate summer experience for kids in Pre-K through 5th grade. Read on to find…