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 […]
28 Gratitude Prompts to Deepen Thankfulness
November traditions. Turkey. Leaves. Pumpkins. Thankfulness. Right? So many of us do gratitude prompts or devotionals either with ourselves or our kids. Do the lists start to look like this: My LEGOs, food, cars, toys, books. Don’t get me wrong: I like things. Pretty things, cozy things, yummy things. Most of us are blessed with […]
Art for Homeschool ~ Drawing with ChalkPastel.com
When homeschool moms prep and plan our homeschool year, we are surrounded by so many wonderful products and programs. That’s why I love to feature the ones we love and use in our home, to give you information to help your decision making. ChalkPastel.com has quality lessons in art for homeschool families. Letting kids learn […]
Daylight Savings Time To-Do List FREE Printable
If there’s one good thing about Daylight Savings Time, at least in the fall, it’s that we do get more sunshine. That springtime one, though? I can’t find anything good about losing an hour of sleep! However, one way to look on the bright side is that every year we get a strong reminder to […]
A Care Package for Sick Kids (+ Printable Cheer Cards)
When it comes to helping my kids learn to do acts of service, I am often the worst at operating on the fly. It’s much better to my practical mind if I am ready in advance to offer help. One thing I want my kids to learn is how to help kids in the hospital, […]
Helping Kids Make Friends: A Gift Guide
As kids grow, they’ll have many opportunities to make friends. Sometimes, temporary friends at the playground. Other friends will become lifelong, like a neighborhood pal, or school buddy. Still others will come in and out of their lives. As a parent, my role in helping kids make friends is one of model, guide and cheerleader. […]
How to Help Your Struggling Reader
Reading has been such a huge part of my life, I worried my boys wouldn’t love reading as much as I do. Or they might struggle as readers (a very vivid concern since as a homeschool mom, my job is to teach them to read!). When I hear moms agonizing over the slow progress of […]
Homeschool Field Trip at The Big E – New England!
Planning field trips for my kids is possibly the best part of homeschooling! I love travel, so I love the opportunity to plan trips that either go along with our yearly topics, or just allow us to explore places, ideas, and learning! One of our favorite annual experiences is a homeschool field trip to The […]
How To Be a Hero for Kids (+ FREE Printable List!)
One thing I’ve learned as a parent is: kids love heroes. From the moment they latch onto a favorite book series or comic superhero, kids are obsessed. But what makes a hero? And how can YOU be one to your kids? Thinking about what brings that spark of admiration to my own boys’ eyes, I […]
