I have been wanting to make a boxwood wreath for a long time now. Boxwood wreaths can be a bit pricey to buy, so I thought it would be a good idea to make my own. If you are lucky enough to have a boxwood bush growing in your yard, you can use clippings to make a lovely green wreath. Unfortunately, I do not have a boxwood bush. Last week, I cruised through the local neighborhoods and nurseries, hoping to spy a live boxwood bush. I didn't have ...
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Organize Snacks in a Hanging Snack Station
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PackSnacksTheyLove #CollectiveBias We were barely one week into the new school year and I accidentally forgot to send a snack to school with my first grader. It must have been pretty traumatic for him because the minute I picked him up from school, he was asking me why I didn't send him anything to eat (in a pitiful little voice that was ...
Volunteers Needed: Make No Sew Superhero Capes For Kids
As I flipped through a recent Family Fun magazine, one particular photo caught my eye. Two happy kids running around a smiling mom, all wearing colorful capes. My boys love to dress up as superheros, so I just had to read the Capes For Kids! article and find out what this was all about. Turns out, these aren't just ordinary capes. They are part of a volunteer campaign to get families like yours and mine to make and donate capes to kids who ...
Washi Tape S’mores Sticks
Everyone who has tried it (and we recently had a s'mores party!) agrees that Washi Tape S'mores Sticks are a super fun idea. These are so quick and easy to make (I promise!) and totally worth the teeny tiny amount of effort it takes. They do double duty as marshmallow roasting sticks AND table decorations. I love to collect washi tapes, and look for cute ways to put my stash to good use. For example, making these unique s'mores ...
Disney PETE’S DRAGON Movie Activity Sheets
The kids are going to love these fun, educational activities from Disney's PETE'S DRAGON movie. This official Pete's Dragon activity packet is provided for free by Disney. The full-color Pete's Dragon activity packet was created in partnership with the DisneyNature Educational Team. Feel free to download and print as many copies as you want! Pete's Dragon flies into theaters everywhere on August 12th. The Pete's Dragon Movie Soundtrack ...
Fruit Shoot Fruit Juice Drink is Made For Adventures
Many thanks to Fruit Shoot™ for sponsoring today's story and encouraging me to enjoy a family adventure! My kids love to play outside all day long in the summertime. It seems like they only come inside when they are hungry or thirsty. I keep food and drink handy so they can have something and get back to playing without missing a beat. We recently discovered how much my kids love to grab and go Fruit Shoot™ fruit juice drink. Fruit Shoot™ ...
Homemade Deodorant with 3 Simple Pantry Ingredients
This is one of my favorite natural deodorant recipes because it's simple to make from pantry ingredients and most importantly, because it works! I know everyone's body chemistry is different, but for me, this deodorant keeps body odor away all day long without me having to re-apply every few hours. There's an optional ingredient: your favorite essential oil. I usually don't add essential oils, but the last time I made this deodorant recipe I ...
Free Printables! Disney’s THE BFG Movie Coloring Pages
THE BFG movie coloring pages are here! Get excited, Disney's THE BFG movie opens in theaters July 1st. I admit, I have never read this book. I had never even heard of The BFG book by Roald Dahl until this movie was announced. Somehow I missed out on reading this classic book when I was in elementary school. Luckily, my two oldest kids did get the chance to read the book in third grade and were able to fill me in on what "BFG" stands for (Big ...
Sidewalk Chalk Sundial (Do This on a Sunny Day!)
I got this great idea from FamilyFun magazine! A Sidewalk Chalk Sundial teaches kids how to keep time the way ancient civilizations used to do! You'll need to do this on a bright sunny day for best results. Grab your sidewalk chalk and get ready to be amazed at how much your child's shadow changes throughout the day. The Lesson: Your child is learning the same principles that ancient Egyptians and Babylonians used to create early sundials. ...
