Maybe it’s just another date on the calendar. New Year’s Day. I don’t care how arbitrary, I love a specific point in time to look back in wonder and look forward with anticipation! Kids as young as preschoolers can learn to set goals and celebrate small wins with these New Year’s Printables! Perfect to do […]
Easy Noon Year’s Eve Party Ideas
We’ve been throwing a Noon Year’s Eve Party for the kids for four or five years now. We saw the idea online, ran with it, and now it’s an annual event in our home. We’ve tried various activities over the years to make a fun and celebratory morning. and you can see previous Noon Year’s […]
50 Amazing Last-Minute Gifts for Kids
The crunch is on! With just 5 days till Christmas… who’s still shopping? I’m here to help you shop with this list of 50 last-minute gifts for kids that will arrive by Christmas with Amazon Prime!!! AND all under $25!!! Affiliate links have been used in this post. Last minute gifts for kids I’ve created […]
Stories in the Stars – A Christmas Devotional
The stars tell us stories. Not astrological stories. I mean real, true stories given to us by the Creator! Yes, there are stories in the stars, from Creation, to Abraham, to the Bethlehem Star, to the story of our lives too! Remember dot-to-dot pictures as a kid? The advanced dot-to-dots with hundreds of numbers are […]
Disney on Ice Comes to Connecticut! Giveaway!
Ice skaters are just fascinating! Their skill and flashy moves. The soaring music and ability to tell a story through movement. I love it all! Pair that with everyone’s favorite Disney characters and you have a winner! Disney on Ice celebrates all the memories from years of Disney magic with their newest production, Disney on […]
Homeschool Morning Menu Printable (aligns w/ CC Cycle 2!)
When I first saw morning menus popping up on Instagram, my first thought (like when I discovered Pinterest!) was: “THAT IS FOR ME!” And it was, and is. I immediately set about creating a morning menu to fit our family’s morning time routines. Since we do Classical Conversations as well, I wanted our morning menu […]
STEM Tinkering Toys Make Great Gifts!
You know “the best part of the gift is the box,” right? Anytime a package arrives, my kids clamor for the box, then hack it into a boat, a cave, a spaceship…! Turns out, playing with tinkering toys helps kids grow! So how can we foster this creativity in our homes? (Fair warning: you’re going to […]
Gifts for Women – Thoughtful Gift Ideas They’ll Love
I love giving gifts to help women in my life find meaning, be inspired, or just stay on top of life! These thoughtful gifts for women will delight, inspire, and keep them motivated to do all the things we do for our families. Creating a Meaningful Life Gifts Books to Inspire and Encourage I post […]
Christmas Gifts for Kids who Love to Play
Some families love to go all out on Christmas gifts for kids. Some families keep it simple with a “4 gifts” route (Something to… wear, read, want, need). Whatever your gift-giving style, you want quality gifts kids will be excited to unwrap and want to PLAY with for hours. Right?! I have unique, fun, and […]
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids!
My favorite part of Christmas gift giving (and receiving) are the stockings! All those sweet little gifts overflowing from foot-shaped sacks? What could be cuter!? And I love, absolutely LOVE the “hunt” to find adorable surprises to wrap up for everyone’s stocking! Fill the stockings with these exciting stocking stuffer ideas for kids! Stocking Stuffer […]
