Arts and Crafts

Thanksgiving is the time of year that we reflect on what we have to be thankful for. As a mom I try hard to teach my children about being thankful. This means more than just teaching them to say...

November is here, and we are officially into holiday season. Many of us will be organizing our schedules around holiday gatherings and figuring out how to split our time among families and friends. Whether you are hosting, staying close to...

Unless you've been living under a rock without Pinterest, you've seen the "Switch Witch" and other suggested fun ways to get rid of your child's Halloween candy after trick-or-treating. The idea is that kids do not need all that...

Halloween is rapidly approaching! Whether you’ve got plans for the neighborhood to eat, drink, and be scary at your house, or you plan to keep it low key with your closest family members, you’ve probably begun to question how...

It's that time again: back-to-school!  Time for new backpacks, new teachers, and the ever-popular "first day of school picture".  If you're looking for ways to spice up those photos this year, and maybe you aren't the most crafty/creative mom,...

Temperatures are rising, and many of us are counting down the days until we get a break our kids are back in school. (At which time we will begin counting down the days until our first break.) But for now,...

Every year, July rolls around and I start watching for sales at my favorite local discount stores on supplies for my classroom. Most every store that you can buy school supplies at has some sort of sale during the...

Summer is full on here, and that can mean lazy, hot days where I simultaneously want to be outside soaking up the sunshine and hiding inside in the air conditioning. My kiddo, on the other hand, would like nothing...

I love being outside. I love the fresh air, the sun, and all of the colorful plants in our yard. The problem though, is that when we moved into our house, it was brand new. A brand new house,...

There are a few things that every good summer celebration needs – Family, Friends, Food, and Fireworks. Whether you’re grilling out or keeping it simple potluck style, there is a very good chance most of us are having the...