It’s not just about the kids you know…read a few things that are just for mom.
Need to take a break from your kids, but don’t want them logging more junk screen time? I’ve got great news! Boat loads of celebrities — and book authors– are here to help entertain your kid in these uncertain times. Bed Time Stories with Dolly The amazing Dolly Parton wants to read a bedtime story …
Baseball? Football? Hockey? Soccer? Basketball? Oh yes, we can keep playing ALL of America’s favorite sports even if we’re stuck inside. Don’t let canceled games and postponed seasons get your sports loving family down! There’s a whole lotta ways you can bring your favorite sport to your kitchen table. Ok, even I can admit this …
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Let’s face it, our kids do NOT wash their hands enough. My kiddo is 12 and I’m generally horrified by his nails every time I ask him to hold a craft or other prop for a blog photo. Our kids need to learn good hand washing techniques in order to stay healthy — clean hands …
Sing Baby Shark while Washing away Germs to Fight the Flu Read More »
Here in the Midwest we’re used to weathering a few snow days — heck even flood days! But now we have a new one: Virus Days. Yep, as I type this there are moms in my town scrambling because their kid’s school was called off for a freakin’ virus. It’s quite possible that more schools will …
School Called off? What to Do when You’re Stuck at Home Read More »
I simply can’t say enough about how awesome the Magic House camps are for your creative kids! Mitch has done Maker Camp FOUR TIMES and the Art Camp twice! He’s still making cardboard machines 4 years after learning about the wonders of duct tape at the Magic House’s Camp Make It one summer. Summer seems …
Magic House Summer Camps Are STEM-a-rific Fun (without the bugs) Read More »
Organize your crayons, markers and colored pencils with these cool crafts. Every year you buy your kids a fresh box of crayons for school. Then you pick up another box (or two!) for home because, hey cheap crayons! Later in the year, you clean out your pantry/craft stash/junk draw and realize….holy cow…you’re up to your …
8 Crayon Organizer Hacks You’ll Want to Make Right Now Read More »
Does your kid love to build and take things apart? That great! Keep that curiosity and creativity alive by giving your kids lots of toys and DIY projects that encourage STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Mitch LOVES to build things and make his own toys from cardboard. Seriously, this kid has made a cardboard …
MAKE Fun: The Best STEM Toys and Books for Curious Kids Read More »
Move over Hot Wheels, we’ve found a better toy car! This car is not only completely customizable, but has realistic steering and suspension. We were sent a box of Modarri cars and trucks to test out for this review. Mitch can’t get enough of his Modarri cars! They’re like two toys in one: a fun …