I love to take the ordinary and turn it into something beautiful. That’s why I love these Melted Crayon Christmas Ornaments so much. By using simple materials, my kids and I were able to make gorgeous ornaments that will hang on our tree for years to come. This ornament is a beautiful addition to any tree. *Affiliate […]
40 Creative Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments
November 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Wood slices are all the rage right now. They seem to be everywhere. They’re a rustic way to bring a little nature into your home. I’ve rounded up a list of 40 Creative Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments you can make this Christmas. If you’d like an afternoon of crafting with your kids, get them to […]
40 Fun Writing Tools for Kids
November 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When I was a kid I loved writing with fancy pens and paper. Oh, who am I kidding, I still do. Kids are the same way. Fun writing tools for kids make writing more desirable. Kids will choose the cool writing tools 9 times out of 10. Think about it. Why do you think Crayola […]
Africa Books for Kids
November 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
For our Africa unit study during our homeschool year’s theme of countries and cultures we read some really great books. We studied the grasslands and African animals as well. Some of our favorite books were the books about real people that have made the world a better place like Wangari Maathai, the first African woman and […]
Editable Chore Chart for Kids
November 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Do your kids need help staying organized and knowing when to do their chores? Mine sure did! Even though the kids had the Editable Chore Cards for Kids to tell them how to do the chore, they were still needing guidance on when to complete their chores. To help them out, I made an Editable […]
100 Easy Random Acts of Kindness for Kids
November 6, 2017 by 3 Comments
Performing random acts of kindness as a family is a great way to teach kids compassion, empathy, and kindness to others. So often, we think random acts of kindness have to be big things like leaving a big tip for the waiter or taking a meal to someone else, but they can be as simple as […]
Moon Crater Science Experiment
November 1, 2017 by 2 Comments
One of our homeschool unit studies has been about the moon. We’ve talked about every aspect of the moon–what it’s like to walk on the moon, the first moon landing, how the moon reflects light from the sun, how craters are made, and more. To show how craters are made and what the surface of […]
Magic Light Bulb Balloon Science Experiment
October 30, 2017 by 6 Comments
My kids love balloons. What kid doesn’t? So, it’s only natural that we would do balloon science experiments. There are lots of science experiments with balloons out there, but this Magic Light Bulb Balloon Science Experiment is the most fascinating of all. My kids were mesmerized and asked to do it over and over again. […]
Pumpkin Roll with Video Tutorial
October 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had Pumpkin Roll at Thanksgiving. It also happens to be my favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving. I remember watching my mom make them each year to take to the family feast. Then, I watched in amazement as they were cut, revealing the perfectly spiraled pumpkin cake […]
India Books for Kids
October 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Our study of countries and cultures led us to India this time. We learned about the many folktales, the culture, and their beliefs from this list of India Books for Kids. While their religious beliefs are different from ours, I think it is still important to expose our children to various beliefs and compare them […]
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