It is fun to share my love of gardening with our kids. They enjoy getting their hands in the dirt and getting involved in the process. When we are potting plants, soil often leaches out through the drainage holes. Not only does this waste the soil, but it leaves a mess. We re-purposed dryer […]
Math Run-Makes Math Fun While Kids Run!
Sitting down doing math problems is not all that exciting for most kids. Add a little exercise and it gets more interesting. Our kids loved this activity. It is so easy to set up and really gets them moving. You will need: Sticky notes Pen (dark enough to read easily) A place to run This […]
Re-purpose Dryer Lint for Gardening: Green STEM Activity for Kids
It is fun to share my love of gardening with our kids. They enjoy getting their hands in the dirt and getting involved in the process. When we are potting plants, soil often leaches out through the drainage holes. Not only does this waste the soil, but it leaves a mess. We re-purposed dryer […]
Fizzy Drip Painting-Art Meets Science
Kids love science experiments with baking soda and vinegar. We experimented and found that it also makes beautiful art. We added rubbing alcohol to the mix and discovered it made beautiful designs when held up to the light. *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, read our full disclosure here: Fizzy Drip Painting-Art Meets […]
Easy Anemometer Kids Can Make
We have a lot of wind here in Southern California. Even if you don’t have much wind where you live, kids will enjoy making and using an anemometer with a fan or simpy by blowing on it. Easy Anemometer Kids Can Make: You Will Need: 4 cupcake liners (or small paper cups) 2 plastic straws […]
Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider With a Crispy Pie Crust Edged Mug + Giveaway!
This time of year calls out for hot apple cider and a cozy blanket. Apple cider and apple pie both make the house smell like home. I decided to combine the two by making hot apple cider in a cup with a pie crust edge. It is really easy to do and makes it […]
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe-Narnia Inspired Costumes
We have had fun doing group costumes ever since our kids’ first Halloween. We started out off the rack with ducks and raccoons and then I began making their costumes with some elements that are store bought. The next two themes were inspired by nursery rhymes: Little Bo Peep Found Her Sheep followed by Hey […]
DIY Seashell Vase
DIY Seashell Vase You will need: One large glass vase or jar with lid off One cylinder vase smaller than the first one that fits inside Seashells (I bought one bag of landscaping seashells and some dollar store bags of white clam shells) Large iridescent clear glass beads Clear Glass Marbles Glass beads in sea […]
Travel Trays for Car seats and Strollers! Review and Giveaway
We always bring books and things to keep the kids entertained on long car trips. It has been a challenge for them to balance things on their laps or to color without anywhere to store their crayons and markers. I was intrigued by the idea of travel trays and excited to have the opportunity to […]