Thanksgiving crafts are all the rage during the holidays. Usually, the crafts involve a turkey theme. This craft, however, is something a little different. It is a Thanksgiving wreath and it is a great activity for the whole family. Supplies needed: brown paint, paint brush, scissors, construction paper, marker, glue, ribbon, and a styrofoam ring. […]
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Children love to help in the kitchen, especially during the holidays. Rather than sending your child outside or off to watch television, let them help prepare the holiday meal! Here are some easy ways to involve your child with Thanksgiving preparations: Biscuits or Rolls: If your family likes to prepare bread from scratch, your child […]
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With Thanksgiving coming up I want to share with you one of the things I do to keep my kids entertained while home from school during the Thanksgiving holiday. While we all love for our kids to be out of school and getting to spend time with them, it can get a little stressful. Planning […]
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During the holidays, many families plan to take a vacation, but this can be challenging with younger kids. Keeping kids entertained especially at a young age. How many times do they ask “are we there yet?” This is every kid’s favorite question when going on vacation because let’s be honest who isn’t excited to go […]
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Thanksgiving is the best time of the year for many reasons including, food, food and more FOOD! Many women try to eat more healthy and work out the week before in order to indulge during Thanksgiving. This is great, but what if we told you that there are yummy dishes out there that aren’t totally bad […]
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Christmas books The holidays are a great to spend with your kids and celebrate traditions. One of my favorite family traditions is reading Christmas books together. Spending time in a story gets us all ready for the holidays. A way to start this tradition is wrap 24 Christmas books. Starting December 1st let you children […]
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Classic Christmas Movies Christmas movies are the best way to spend time with your family and gear up for the holiday season. The best movies are the classics and can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. Here are a few of the best classic Christmas movies to watch: Frosty the Snowman A Charlie Brown […]
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Stocking Stuffer Stocking stuffers are a must on your Christmas shopping list. These are the small items that add the extra excitement to the Christmas stocking. Here are some great stocking stuffer ideas that are also inexpensive: Lip Balm: An easy filler to put in everyone’s stocking is lip balm. There are many brands that […]
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yummy holiday cookies Who doesn’t love yummy holiday cookies? Especially homemade cookies! The best part about these cookies is they are so delicious and super easy to make. These are festive, yummy, and perfect for the holiday. INGREDIENTS • 1 Box of White Cake Mix • 1/3 Cup Oil • 2 Eggs • 2 Tbs […]
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Christmas Shopping We all want to give our kids everything they ask for on their Christmas lists, but sometimes money will not allow it. In instances like this, it is a great idea to make a plan when gearing up to shop for the holidays. Here are a few helpful ways to not go overboard […]
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Christmas Parties ‘Tis the season for Christmas parties! Celebrating with friends and family is one of the best ways to spend the holidays. Chances are, you will attend or throw at least one Christmas party during the season so use these party tips to make it festive! Dress Up: The best Christmas parties are the […]
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Mixing up the way I do Christmas gift wrapping is the best thing I’ve done as a mom. Hopefully, that’s not the truth because it is very materialistic but I do have to admit it was a winner with my family and I hope it is with yours as well. Christmas can seem strangely redundant, […]
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Christmas stockings are a staple for holiday décor. They also hold all of the goodies from Santa. While the traditional white and red stocking is great, it is much more fun to customize your stockings to fit each person in your household. This is an activity for the whole family and can become a great […]
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Christmas Eve is right around the corner. As excited as the kids are, we cannot help but stress a little as moms! We want to make each Christmas even more memorable than the last Christmas but without breaking the bank or losing our mind. Christmas Eve might just be the most stressful night of the […]
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You have survived a full year of many emotions. It’s time to refresh and get ready for a brand new year. New Year’s Eve is such a fun night to celebrate, but sometimes the events seem a little more directed towards adults. Plan some fun and family-friendly New Year’s Eve activities for the kids to participate […]
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Winter is such a fun time of the year. Everything is chilly and beautiful, especially if you live in a place where it snows. While the summer is probably the easiest season to find fun things to do, there are a lot of fun things to do in the winter time as well. Here are […]
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Valentine’s Day is the day to tell everyone how much you love them, especially your kids. While the three simple words mean a lot, there are other ways to tell your children how much they mean to you on Valentine’s Day that will truly help them feel the love. Check out these cute ways to […]
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Nothing says “I love you” on Valentine’s Day like chocolate. There is no chocolate dessert better than brownies. Brownies are a dessert that is hard to run down by most people. For a fun holiday activity, have your kids help you make tasty Valentine’s brownies with these easy steps. This will be fun bonding time […]
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Love is in the air! Valentine’s means sweet treats, words, and crafts. If you are still looking for a cute and easy DIY Valentine’s gift for your child’s teacher, look no further. This tissue paper flower bouquet is the ultimate DIY craft this season. It is easy, cute and a unique DIY Valentine’s gift that is not overused. DIY […]
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Rainy day fun? Is that a thing? It is difficult to say if rain is more disappointing for children or for parents, but luckily indoor fun is easy, rain on shine! Rain might be the perfect excuse to get some much-needed R&R and make some progress on a good book, but as a mom, we […]
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