Being organized every week can seem like a daunting chore, but it doesn’t have to be. I am a busy mom to four kids ages 8 and under as well as being a business owner and running this site. It’s a LOT of work, but I’m going to show you how I manage it all…
5 years ago we moved out of our house in town and into a home in the country. We made a decision then to cut cable and not go back! We have officially been free from cable or satellite tv for 5 whole years now! We haven’t regretted that decision for a second. It has…
Back to school time is upon us and every year I have good intentions to document the first days of school. This year I’ve printed off these fun back to school interview questionnaires to have my kids fill out. Then I can file them away and look back on each year and what changed! Every…
Hosting a family ping pong tournament is the perfect way to bond and come together as a family while doing a fun activity that a broad range of ages can enjoy. I’ll show you everything you need to host a family ping pong tournament and even give you a free printable tournament bracket! Let’s get…
School is almost out and I am busily planning fun Summer adventures for our family. We can’t wait to go camping this Summer and we already have some fun trips planned out! I’ve been brainstorming fun ideas to keep the kids entertained on our trips and to make some fun memories that they won’t forget!…
Did you know that May 6th is school lunch hero day? Inspired by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author and illustrator of the popular LUNCH LADY graphic novel series, school lunch hero day is an opportunity for students to thank their school cafeteria staff with handmade cards, banners and special recognition. I love any opportunity to thank the hard…
The Good Dinosaur movie is out now! If you haven’t seen it yet then you definitely need to pick up this Disney classic! The Good Dinosaur is available in stores and online now! The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely, and giant dinosaurs…
My kids are looking forward to Valentine’s Day celebrations at school and that means it is time for me to get creative and figure out some fun (and tasty!) treats to share with their friends at school. I’ve already shared with you my adorable woven heart baskets that I’ll be giving each of my kids…
I aim to create memorable moments with my kids that they can look back on and remember with a smile. This PB&J doll tea party was the perfect way for us to share in a special moment together after a busy day at school. I created these free printable doll tea bags and I set the…
Inside Out just hit stores and I know there will be a lot of you planning Inside Out themed parties and searching for free Inside Out printables, activities and food ideas! I’m here to help you out with these Inside Out party ideas!! I’ve got a bunch of free printables and activities that are perfect…
Have fun painting with this new twist! Grab the free printable rainbow fish and some celery and give celery painting a try! This rainbow fish celery painting kids activity is so much fun! My kids love doing this and I don’t mind one bit because it’s fairly mess-free and I can just toss the…
Can you believe school is almost out for the Summer? I cannot wait for the warm weather to take hold here in Minnesota and those lazy, unscheduled Summer days will be most welcome here in my house! At the end of the school year I am left feeling grateful to my children’s teachers for the…
Create this bubble refill station and your kids can refill their own bubble cups! They won’t run out of bubbles anymore and it’s so easy! The snow has finally melted and my kids have been outside as much as possible. The grass ins’t green yet but the temperature has risen and they are loving…
There are 2 road trip essentials when it comes to kids, activities and snacks! Be prepared with both and a few more tips below and my free printable travel bingo game! Road Trips With Kids As you plan your upcoming Spring break and Summer vacation it’s no doubt that many of you have…
I have loved Strawberry Shortcake ever since I was little and I’m thrilled that now my own kids love her too. It’s one of those kids movies that I will gladly put in and watch because she doesn’t drive me batty lol. There is a brand new Strawberry Shortcake movie out on DVD called Snowberry…
I don’t know what your house looks like in the morning but around here it can get pretty hectic in our family of 6! Mornings are a time when everyone is busy rushing off to work, school, daycare and hurrying to begin their day on time. Personally I HATE starting off my day in a…
I was beyond excited when this beauty showed up at my house this month! I am officially the owner of a juicer now. What the heck is a juicer? That’s what this beauty is, a juicer. It extracts the juice from fruits and veggies and allows you to make your own juice. That means you…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BIC®. All opinions are 100% mine. These Reindeer Cookies are so amazing! They are a combination of white chocolate chips, granola, dried cranberries and oats. They taste divine and they didn’t last long at my house! Not only is this recipe just plain great,…
I made these adorable DIY Finger Puppet Kits with the kids this week and they were a HUGE hit! They were so much fun, even I enjoyed making these cute little finger puppets. These would be the perfect thing to have on hand this holiday season as you entertain guests. They keep the kids entertained…
With back to school time comes the time of year to get back into a routine and start following a regular schedule again. I love the laid back days of Summer and not having to follow any schedule but I also like the structure that the school year brings. This year get off to the…