My kids spend all summer crafting so once school starts and they can't craft as often, they go through withdrawals. I was trying to think of something simple and cute that all of them could make (including the 4 year old without a lot of help) and thought of this darling Craft Stick Octopus Craft.This doesn't require too many items to make and you might have most of them at home already. SuppliesCraft sticks Paint Sequence Fleece sheet Googly eyes Glue Scissors … [Read more...]
8 Essential Financial Planning Tips Every New Mom Should Know
Securing Your Family's Financial Future: A Comprehensive Guide for New MomsMotherhood comes with its joy, its challenges, and, let's not forget, its new set of responsibilities. One such responsibility that often catches new moms off guard is financial planning. The arrival of a new bundle of joy means it's time to rethink your financial strategy. Let’s dive into these essential tips every new mom should know. Tip #1: Understand Your New Financial RealityAssessing Your … [Read more...]
How to Dye Eggs with Kool Aid
If you are tired of the same old egg dying kits, why not try something new? Take a look below at how you can use one of your favorite drink mixes to dye your Easter eggs this year, taking you out of the same old egg dying kit habit. Dying your Easter eggs with Kool Aid is quite simple, and you will find it to be lots of fun. Take a peek below at how to dye eggs with Kool Aid and get a colorful assortment of eggs perfect for the Easter holiday!Here is what you will need to dye your … [Read more...]
How to Make Glittery Easter Eggs
This year we got a jump start on decorating for Easter. I get the Martha Stewart Living magazine and got an idea from that magazine to glitter our eggs this year. In the magazine they are glittering real Easter eggs they have dyed, but I wanted to have my eggs last longer than a few days so we bought a ton of plastic eggs and I glittered those. It took trying out several methods, but I finally got it down to a science. Here's how I did it (including my FAILED attempts so you can learn from my … [Read more...]
Easter Word Search Free Printable
Who's ready to have some Easter fun? This cute word search and word puzzle are a fun way to begin your Easter celebrations! Simply click the picture and print the full sized version.If you are interested in other printables we have lots for many occasions! … [Read more...]
Quadroids Review- Switch
I'm a huge fan of puzzle games, if not for myself, then definitely for my kids. I love when they are playing, having fun and learning without realizing it. Quadroids is a super unique game! This game is going to stretch your brain! Quadroids is a single-player puzzle platformer with a twist! Don’t be fooled by its simple pixel-art style and put your neocortex to the test while you try to control 4 screens by yourself and clear 100+ mind-twisting levels!The fun twist of the game is that … [Read more...]
Lawn Mowing Simulator Switch Review
Lawn Mowing Simulator, launching March 14, is a game rated E for everyone. This game is so much fun. My teen son was the first to try this game. He though since he mows our lawn in real life he was the best candidate to figure out the switch game. It is so much fun. After he customized his character he was able to pick his first mower. After a little training he was finally assigned his first paid gig in the game. He was moving along really well but soon ran over the some flowers causing him to … [Read more...]
“Highwater,” Switch Game Review
I recently was able to try the game "Highwater," which arrives on Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 14. This game is an interesting "chillout voyage across a climate apocalypse."https://youtu.be/eAQA-tOiQcU?si=1AI6Ya9U02q4lVnK Though a little creepy, with some foul language (we played with the sound off, but there's subtitles) I had some fun with this game. It's normally not my style, but I love a game that has quests and … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Crossword Puzzle Printable
My kids love it when I get really into holidays. I try to spread the celebrations out so that it builds the excitement for the holiday that is coming. Today I have a St. Patrick's Day crossword puzzle for you to print for your kids. The questions are easy enough that it can be completed by elementary school kids (my Kindergarten, however, couldn't answer most).If you are looking for a little more St. Patrick's Day printable fun, consider my puzzle pack! This set includes:2 … [Read more...]
You Brighten My Day Valentine Card
Sometimes a Valentine's Day card doesn't have a play on words (like our Starburst or Airheads cards) with the candy at all. Sometimes the color of the candy offers the inspiration. Perfectly yellow, little drops of sunshine inspired our "You Brighten My Day" homemade Valentine card. These cute handouts will be for my son's Kindergarten class.Let me tell you, once I got this idea in my head, it was HARD to find little boxes of Lemonheads. So, I'll save you the trouble. On Amazon you can get … [Read more...]
Love is in the ‘Air’ Valentine Card
Ever year we try to think of cute, creative and clever Valentine's to make our children for their school parties. My husband and I look at the candy available and then think of cheesy sayings and designs to put them on. This year, my daughter is getting a heart card with an Airhead mini to pass out to her classmates. I always love it when I can squeeze a pun into their Valentine cards.Here is the design we came up withThis cut file includes the front of the heart with the … [Read more...]
Kids Valentines Cards You’re a Beary Good Friend
It's our favorite time of year - time to make cheesy homemade Kids Valentines Cards. My kids look forward to this every year. My husband and I come up with several ideas and they decide which they want to take to school. This year the overwhelming favorite from all our options was this darling paper bear cut out holding a bag of mini gummy bears with a sign that says "You're a Beary good friend, Valentine." I think all three kids are going to take it to their parties. Kids Valentines Cards … [Read more...]
Red Hot Love Cake
Spice up a plain pound cake with some red hots to make this Red Hot Love Cake (insert the Daniel Tiger song "We're Making a Love Cake"). The pound cake recipe is from Paula Deen so you know it's good!Ingredients1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, plus more for pan 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract(1 box of Red … [Read more...]
High Five Valentine
If the choice is between a candy Valentine and a noisy Valentine, which do you choose? If you picked noisy, then stick around and I'll show you how to make these darling DIY High Five Valentine printables featuring a small hand clapper toy for your kids. These were a huge hit in my kid's class!As I previously mentioned all the Valentines I made for my kids this year were non-candy. If you are interested in more non-candy Valentines check out the "I Spy My Valentine" with a toy magnifying … [Read more...]
Starburst Valentine’s Day Card
It's time to start thinking about what Valentines your child wants to take to school. This is a really fun and easy Valentine that your child can give to all their friends. Once you have the card printed your kids can help cut, glue on the stars and tape on the candy.Step 1 - Print out the shooting star shapes and starsStep 2 - Cut out shooting star shapes and the stars. I have included a printable for the shooting star shape and the stars. For those of you with a silhouette cutting … [Read more...]
