Fun Fall Crafts

The seasons are changing and fall weather is in the air! What better way to celebrate than with some fall crafting. We’ve got three fun and festive crafts that little hands can create on their own and then decorate the home for the season. Leaf Garland As the leaves start to tumble from the trees, […]

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 […]

School Lunches Your Kids Will Actually Eat

Whether your school has a provided lunch option or not, you may find yourself packing a lunch this school year, because sometimes little taste buds can be picky! How do you keep those lunch boxes and bellies full without losing your mind? We’ve got some great ideas to help with those packed lunch blues: Make […]

Back to School Prep

It may seem crazy, but it’s almost time to get ready to go back to school! Summer schedules are a wonderful break, but starting now to get little bodies ready to go back to school will be well worth the effort. Here are 3 ways to get started: Start Adjusting Bedtime Now Don’t wait until […]

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 […]

Four 4th of July Themed Treats

Happy 4th of July! It’s time to celebrate our country and what better way to do that than with some delicious treats? Whether you’re headed to a backyard party, the park or the beach, these deliciously themed treats will be sure to please everyone at the party. Red White and Blue Salsa This delicious salsa […]

How Much Water Does Your Child Need to Drink?

It can be tough to get our kids to drink enough water to stay hydrated, let alone as much as the recommended amount! But do you know how much water that is? We’ve got the run down on how much your kids need to drink based on age and activity along with some fun and […]

D.I.Y with D.A.D

What better way to celebrate Dad on Father’s Day than with some D.I.Y and tools? This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 17th and we have two fun crafts that even the littlest of hands can do with Dad to create, celebrate, and spend time together. #1 – Wood Work Wonder Head to your […]

Avoiding Summer Brain Drain

Summer is just around the corner! Are you ready to keep your little minds learning all summer long? If you need a few ideas, we’ve got some great ones to say no to summer brain drain and hello to brain gains! Find or Create Your Own Reading Contest Check out your local library, rec center, […]

Celebrate Mom

Happy Mother’s Day! Get ready to celebrate Mom this Sunday, May 12th with a few of our ideas. Because for all Mom does for you, she needs some pampering! But, the rule is, Mom gets to decide which activities the family is going to do together: Hit the Road Plan a day trip, or even […]