One activity bag full of fun for learning. Is it possible? Yes! I carefully scoured Pinterest (it's a hard job), looking for fabulous ideas to take on vacation with us. I had specific criteria: they had to be simple, interactive, fun, and the supplies had to be similar for easier organization. We love to travel, but always need to have something prepared for a rainy day. Whether you're just enjoying a weekend at home or a longer road trip, you'll be all set. Gather the materials … [Read more...]
The Secret to SAND ART with Kids
Sand Art With Kids We absolutely love sand art! Not only is the final product beautiful, the dumping and color layering can be quite therapeutic! And this method is Kid Proof! We also added GLITTER to some of our creations to make Glitter Sand Art. Scroll down for all my SAND ART tips... How to make your own colored sand. How to create layers in sand art bottles. Where to buy sand art kits and sand art supplies for kids. Plus, our SECRET TRICK TO SAND ART. How to Make … [Read more...]
Free Time – 2 Magic Words
I'm going to share a huge revelation. This is one of those little statements that can change your mom life. This sounds dramatic, but I am for-real. Last summer I finally learned how to use this simple phrase, “Free Time”. Those words have so much power! I can say to my kids – “You have 10 minutes of free time” and off they disappear. I’m not always sure what they’re doing, but they’re happy! As the summer progresses from schedules to relaxing more, the free time gets longer and … [Read more...]
Summer Challenge
Are you ready for a Summer Challenge? I am always impressed by moms who take an idea and run with it. In this case, this was a personal friend of mine. She developed a Summer Points system for her 3 children. I find it hard enough to figure out a basic summer plan, but she does everything... times three! Not only did she develop reasonable "Survive the Summer" goals, but she also motivated other moms around her to do the same thing. Pretty soon, everyone was asking her for a copy. They … [Read more...]
How to Get the Chlorine Smell OUT of Your Skin
In some parts of the world, it's always swim season! If you have a swimmer in your home, then you know the chlorine smell. Do you have swimmers in your home too? We believe that learning to swim is an important Life Skill. Do you spend a lot of time at the pool in the summer? Do you smell like chlorine? Want to get rid of it with just a few simple ingredients? Me too! How to Get the Chlorine Smell OUT of Your Skin I grew up swimming in pools 3 days a week, year round. I usually … [Read more...]