DIY Sensory Bags

Have you used sensory bags with your kids? If not, chances are if your little one is in school, they’ve already experienced these fun teaching tools. But what exactly is a sensory bag? These simple, mess free contraptions look like they are just for fun, but are really allowing kids to learn through exploration and […]

Winter Break Checklist

When the shine of the holidays has faded and our kids are left to make their own fun, things can get a little crazy. If you’re stuck on what to do with all the extra time that winter break leaves, we’ve got you covered! Our fun checklist will have your kids working hard to check […]

Mission: Survive Winter Break

Aaaah, the holidays are over and winter break is on! But these days off can suddenly seem very very long. So how can we make winter break not only fun, but survivable for parents too? Try out our four ideas of how to keep kids having fun and learning over winter break. Assign Duties As […]

5 Fall Activities To Do as a Family

Aaaah, fall is in the air! As the calendar pages turn, it’s time to welcome the new season with some new activities. School is underway, football is back on, leaves are falling – there’s so much to love about fall! Here are 5 ways to celebrate and welcome the new season. Make Room If it’s […]

How to Make Reading Fun at Home

Hooray for back to school! Whether or not your little one has reading “homework” each night or not, it’s important to establish good reading habits. Reading at home can be challenging – finding the right time, space, and books can take some effort. Here are three ways you can create an at home reading program […]

5 Free Ways to Beat the Summertime Blues

Don’t let the heat of the summer get you down, fun is just around the corner – and it’s free! So put your wallets away and your creative caps on because we’ve got five fun (and free!) ways to keep your family having fun this summer. Join the Library Many local libraries offer more than […]

3 Ways to Start Recycling at Home

In April, we’ll celebrate Earth Day, which is a perfect time to evaluate how we’re working every day to save our planet! A great way to work to reduce our carbon footprint is to start recycling at home. Recycling is a also a fun way for kids to get involved and learn how to care […]

4 Ways to Spring Clean as a Family

Spring is in the air – which means it’s time to clean out those closets, drawers and cabinets! Sometimes, our kids have a hard time letting go of their stuff, even the things they don’t use or play with any more. But we have a few ideas that can make the process easier for everyone. […]

3 Ways to Celebrate Daylight Savings

It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time to “spring forward”- that dreaded time of year when we lose an hour to daylight savings. This year daylight savings starts on March 10th. There’s lots of advice on how to prepare your kids for the time change, but it still can be rough. So maybe instead […]

Fun Indoor Activities

  Bbbrrrrr! It’s cold outside! As the winter months seem to drag on, you and your kids are probably starting to get cabin fever. But if it’s not safe or just too uncomfortable to get outside and play, we’ve got just the thing for you. Here are some of our favorite indoor activities for you […]