We know that masks help protect our kids as they head to school — but only if they aren’t lost! If you’ve ever dug through your school’s lost and found closet, you know that kids lose a LOT of stuff. The last time I went looking for Mitch’s ever wandering jacket I found TONS of …
Just for Mom
Bring out the holiday spirits with this adorable — and super easy to make — Popsicle Stick and Pom Pom Christmas tree! It only takes a few minutes to put together, especially if you use hot glue. How to Make a Popsicle Stick and Pom Pom Christmas Tree This is one of those really fun …
Every year the kids write a letter to Santa, but how often does he write back? If you act NOW you can get a response from the Big Man in Red, with a little help from the Elves at the US Post Office. It’s even post marked from the North Pole! North Pole, Alaska, that …
Ever wonder how to give your kids something super fun and creative to do that DOES NOT use a screen? Me too! Subscription boxes full of crafts and STEM learning might be JUST the thing your kid needs right now. What’s a Subscription Box? A “subscription box” is a service that sends you a box …
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 …
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 …
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 …