The month of August is staring me squarely in the eyes and all I can say is, “Whew! I’ve survived yet another summer.” Even in this pandemic, the end of Summer means time to get back to school. Yes, that’s right, it’s almost school time. We’ve had a good summer. We spent time at the […]
Scented Watercolor Spray Paints
I love making homemade art supplies! We go through them so quickly that it has become a much more economical option for us. There are so many fun materials we want to try, so it has been really interesting learning how to make our own like the DIY powdered paint and beeswax crayons we made awhile ago. This morning […]
DIY Powdered Paint
I’ve been wanting to play with powdered paint for awhile, there are so many cool activities you can do with it! So, when I was browsing through Pinterest the other day and discovered you can make it out of crushed chalk, I knew I had found my next project! From Amazon, powdered tempera paint will run […]
Energizing Kids with Exercise Games + Printables
Exercise. It’s something we all know is important. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that “children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day.” Oh boy, sometimes that’s easy, especially when the weather outside is nice. But let’s face it, when it’s cold outside, sometimes it’s pretty tough […]
5 Ways to Start Saving Money
Let’s talk about some simple ways to start saving money, so you can pay off debt, save for a vacation or car, or maybe to retire early! Small little steps make it easy to start out. You can always find more ways to save money, and sort of make a game out of it! Writing […]
Are Canned Fruits and Vegetables Bad for My Kids?
Most people are surprised to learn that canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are not bad but good! The nutrient content of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables is comparable to that of their fresh counterparts. I’ve heard people say, “If it isn’t fresh, it doesn’t count.” Thankfully, that just isn’t true. In some cases canned and […]
