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Today we are sharing a fun musical theatre project- a DIY Growing Pinocchio Nose- made for our Middle School production of Shrek the Musical. This DIY theatre prop would also work for Disney’s My Son Pinocchio as well as Book Character Costumes, Halloween or Fairy Tale Cosplay. We are also including the rest of the…
Inside: Did someone order up a healthy dose of motivation? Check out this great list of Healthy Living Books and Podcasts Sure to Fuel a Healthy Lifestyle. Affiliate links to products I believe in are used in this post. Every year we hear the same healthy lifestyle soundtrack in January: New Year’s Resolutions. Weight Loss. Join…
Today I am sharing super simple, but SUPER FUN Indoor Halloween obstacle courses for kids. These easy indoor Halloween activities all use supplies often found in your own home, and you can customize them based on what you have on hand. It is a fun and easy way to get the kids moving at home,…
Inside: Find tons of awesome Zoo Birthday Party Ideas that are as fun as they are easy! This post was originally published in 2013 but I’ve updated it for 2022! Boy have my kids grown, but a zoo theme never gets old. Affiliate links to our top favorites are included. Little Big Man turned one in…
Inside: Fill up and warm up on a cold day with these warm & healthy winter snacks. Whether you like sweets or savories, pre-made or homemade, there are warm snack ideas for everyone. These come in really handy for me following the Noom Diet (here is my Noom review and results) but they are perfect for anyone…
Today we are talking about a major conversation starter for any fitness tracker user: uncounted Fitbit steps. Specifically I want to talk about how to get a Fitbit to count your steps when you are pushing a stroller or cart- or any time your arm is still. Affiliate links are included in this post. Thank…
We love fun math activities for kids around here, especially if they’re done using simple math manipulatives. These craft stick math activities definitely fit the bill for being simple and fun. I added a couple easy shopping affiliate links in this post, FYI. Oh how I heart “popsicle sticks” as we always called them. Hehehe,…
The holiday season is ramping up and everyone around here is in planning mode. To help me AND you, I’ve put together a fun list of toddler Christmas activities! Scroll through and pick a few favorite activity ideas to try with your kids. You can plan them for the month, or for a fun holiday party. These…
Today we are sharing some awesome science and STEM themed Advent Calendars for kids. We love these themed Christmas Countdown Calendars and look forward to them every year. This year we tried out some science and sensory themed Advent Calendars so wanted to share them with you. This post includes our direct affiliate partner links…
Today I am sharing some helpful tips for any families with kids who are afraid of shots, blood draws or other times when needles are used. This could be an annual flu shot, early childhood immunizations, covid vaccination, a blood test or other medical procedure. This post does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your…
Inside: If you have never taken a parenting class, check out these surprising tips that came up during an amazing 8 week parenting course. I didn’t expect this! I love reading personal growth and development books, and parenting is one part of my life where I really strive to continue to grow. I didn’t start…
Hello! We have been on a pouch cap craft kick over here lately and it hasn’t ended yet! Ladybug has a new Olivia book about the circus so she loves playing circus- pretending to be the ringmaster, a gymnast, an elephant and a juggler. We’ve looked at videos online of jugglers and other acts and talked about the circus…
Today is Friday, which around here usually means it’s time for another Fine Motor Friday! I’ve got a simple cutting practice activity for you that is silly too! I’ve added my scissor skills shopping list with affiliate links at the bottom for more scissors material inspiration. When kids are just starting to work with scissors it is nice…
We are back for another day of LEGO Week! Today we are sharing four simple LEGO truck building ideas. My LEGO lovin’, little dude has been building up a storm. So much fun to see what he comes up with. Heads up, there are a couple quick affiliate links in this post, which just means…
Making instant pot bbq chicken sandwiches from frozen or fresh chicken is one of the easiest instant pot dinner recipes ever! We love making these delicious sandwiches on a weeknight or weekday for dinner. I used to love cooking meals in the crockpot but I cannot tell you how many times I would buy all…
Not everyone wants a giant cedar swing set! Here some great alternatives to a wooden swing set- from the best metal swing set for your yard, to teeter totters, dome climbers and more. Affiliate links are shared in this post for easy shopping. We recently moved to a house with a big back yard. At our…
Welcome back for another Busy Bag Blog Hop! This month the group is focusing on spring activities for kids. Check out our ideas plus the big list of awesome sprint busy bags at the bottom. We’ve got some super fun tutorials for you, including affiliate links to help with supplies! With a four year old and…
Happy Spring! These Spring crafts for preschool age kids make for easy, cute spring themed projects packed with cutting practice and other fine motor work! We have so many ideas to share to keep those preschoolers crafting up a storm- err I mean- spring shower! Happy Spring! These Spring crafts for preschool age kids make…
I have to admit it . . . I can get kind of carried away with Dr. Seuss crafts and these Lorax Craft Ideas totally prove it! I love sharing fun book-inspired crafts and activities, and this post is a testament to that! Today’s post features 3 Lorax-Inspired crafts and was originally featured in The Virtual…
Wake up your tastebuds, here comes spring! Today I am sharing over 20 fresh and sunny Spring Smoothie Recipes! FYI affiliate links are used in this post for super easy shop-ability! I don’t know about your but Groundhog’s Day or not, I am ready for spring! I live in Chicagoland and you guys- we just…
