Activities with Kids

6 Fun Learning Activities for Toddlers

6 Fun Learning Activities for Toddlers

As a little girl, my mom would designate a certain period of time each day to learning. During learning time, we would do science experiments, art projects, book activities, flashcard games etc. She made it such a fun and exciting experience that I developed a love for learning…

60 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Toddlers to Teens!

60 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Toddlers to Teens!

Bust past cries of summer boredom with your own, completely customized, summer bucket list! Today, we’re sharing with you how we made our fun summer bucket list color-in poster plus a list of summer bucket list ideas for toddlers, grade school kids, teens, and families to help you…

20 Things Your Family Needs for the Best Summer Ever

20 Things Your Family Needs for the Best Summer Ever

Summer is here, and that means lots of time to spend enjoying time together with your family. Today, we’re sharing some of our very favorite things your family needs for summer break to make the most out of the season. We received a variety of samples and/or compensation…

7 Fun Bath Time Activities

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ivory. The opinions and text are all mine. In an attempt to try and simplify life, I’ve realized my kids are happiest during the simple moments – riding bikes outside, playing dress-up, painting, talking about life, eating…

5 Easy Olympic Games to Play at Home

The Winter Olympics are finally here! The time we all look forward to that only comes every four years. The time when our families gather around the T.V. watching international teams battle for first place in a myriad of fun-filled sporting events.  Whats even better than gathering around to watch…

Creating the Perfect Christmas Adventure

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine. I love the few weeks leading up to Christmas almost as much as I love Christmas day. The holiday season is often full of wonderment, excitement, amazement, adventure,…

15 Unique & Fun Family Night Ideas

We try to plan fun and creative family night ideas and aim for a family outing at least once a week. By getting out of the house together as a family, we build memories and bond in ways that can’t always happen when you stick around the home. You…

8 Fun Activities for a Boss Baby Movie Night

This post is sponsored by Dreamworks The Boss Baby. All opinions are my own. There’s nothing quite as fun as a family movie night, but we like to take it one step further, when we can, and plan a few activities and snacks to go along with our…

5 Secrets of Hiking with Kids & Toddlers

5 Secrets of Hiking with Kids & Toddlers

Hiking with kids can bring unexpected surprises and a richness to the trail. Watching them light up with excitement as they find something new, even if that’s just a sparkly rock on the trail, renews your sense of wonder and awe at the beautiful world we live in….

Despicable Me 3 Mini Minion Games

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. My boys love the Despicable Me movie series, and can’t wait to see Despicable Me 3, in theaters now. We decided to set up our own mini Minion challenges…

Family-Friendly Retirement Party Games & Ideas

Retiring from the work force is another big step in life, and a perfect reason to THROW A PARTY! And what fun would it be without retirement party games so the whole family can have a great time? It is great for kids to celebrate this new stage in…

Paper Plate Dinosaur Craft

Learn about Dinosaurs with this fun, and easy, Paper Plate Dinosaur craft idea! You’ll just need everyday supplies you likely already have on hand to make this art with paper plates that doubles as a fun toy!  Do your kids love Dinosaurs as much as mine do? We’re…