We all enjoy good food, and some of us more than others! For friends and family who love to cook, taste, sample, and (thankfully) share with all of us, here are some fun and practical gifts for foodies! Fun and Practical Gifts for Foodies Gorgeous reversible aprons for the home chef When you entertain, stay […]
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 […]
Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
Whether you have a virtuoso in the family or just a kid who moves to the beat of a different drummer, musical gifts are wonderful for everyone. Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” So no matter the person or occasion, […]
Make a Cranberry Bog in a Cup & More
Years ago, our family enjoyed the Cranberry Classroom in NYC courtesy of Ocean Spray. This was such an immersive and delightful experience. I’ve wanted to recreate it at home ever since. This week, we finally did it! Revisiting our Cranberry Classroom experience, we enjoyed a mini Cranberry Unit Study, made a Cranberry Bog in a […]
Veterans Day Letter Writing Prompts & Printable
Veterans Day often slips by in that moment between back-to-school and Thanksgiving. But it’s an important day to honor and thank our veterans for their service. Having kids write letters to veterans is a simple way to participate. I’m sharing some Veterans Day Letter Writing prompts and a printable to make it easy for you! […]
Back-to-School Flyswatter Review Game Idea
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine. Repetition is the key to learning, so I’ve heard. Well, sometimes repetition gets boring! So if you’re looking for a fun way to review facts with your kids for their school or homework, I have an easy […]
An Ancient History Book List – CC Cycle 1
As our family begins our third spiral study through Ancient History, I think back fondly on the previous years we toured through the ancient civilizations. So many great books and stories! Here is an ancient history book list your whole family will love! Ancient History Book List This year, as I am homeschooling middle grade […]
Easy LEGO Birthday Party Ideas that Don’t Break the Bank
This year, our youngest so turned nine! I am in disbelief, let me tell you! For his party, he asked for a LEGO birthday party theme, and I was happy to create one for him. I have secretly wanted one of the boys to ask for a LEGO themed party for years, because it looks […]
Throw a Birthday Party With Ease! Party Planning Ebook
I’m coming up (too quickly!) on a decade of being a mom AND running this blog. Surprisingly, I discovered that my birthday party planning posts are always in my most popular posts! So… my idea to create a party planning book to help parents throw a birthday party with ease was born. And now I […]
Plan a Historic Vacation at Hog Island Wildlife
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Founder’s District. All opinions are 100% mine. We love combining history with our travel plans. It’s part and parcel of being a homeschool family, I think, to make every moment a fun and meaningful learning experience. When I plan a historic vacation for […]
