Once your child has learned to read and is ready to move from the Step books into more advanced books it can be a bit of a challenge finding chapter books for early readers. Your search for early chapter books just became a lot easier with this list … [Read more...]
Science Experiments for Kids: Blow up a Balloon with Vinegar and Baking Soda
This summer we are going to conduct many easy science experiments for kids. With summer comes the opportunity to be outside where messes are easily washed away. For our first summer learning experiment we learned how to blow up a balloon with … [Read more...]
30 Valentines Day Books for Kids (Through age 9)
As we head into February you can feel love in the air. There are some absolutely amazing Valentine's Day books for kids that teach many valuable life lessons including sharing, caring, and love. Below you will find a great collection of books that … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Party Games and Activities for Kids
Before you know it, we will be ringing in the New Year! If your New Year’s Eve celebration this year includes children, be sure to grab a pen and get ready to jot down some party saving ideas. Jennifer Carver, of Spaceships and Laser Beams, is … [Read more...]
Frugal Summer Fun: Geocaching with Kids
Summer is such a glorious span of three months. No homework and no projects....just fun! If you are Planning for Summer and looking for some Frugal Summer Fun you need to check out geocaching. What is Geocaching Geocaching is a scavenger … [Read more...]
Science Experiments for Kids: Making Raisins Dance
The California Raisins aren't the only dancing raisins. Making raisins dance is a super simply science project that you can complete with your kids. Truth is, you may not need to help with this one at all! Grab a can of Sprite or 7Up (or any clear … [Read more...]
Summer Activity for Kids: Super Duper Words
Kids need to hear and practice new words each day. One summer activity for kids is to create a list of Super Duper words to use throughout the summer. Introduce one word and its meaning at the beginning of the day and encourage your child to use the … [Read more...]
Frugal Summer Fun Ideas: Summer Theme Week Ideas
When summer is here it is easy for the weeks to melt into one another. Use a Summer Activity Schedule to plan your days. Give your weeks some extra pizzazz by having Summer Theme Weeks. Each week plan a different theme and delight your family. Be … [Read more...]
Earning Screen Time for Kids: Printable Ideas
In a world full of technology it seems like every minute could be dedicated to sitting in front of a device. With inventions such a Minecraft, Candy Crush, Netflix, Instagram, Facebook, and allllll the other favorites there can be little time for … [Read more...]
Stomp Rocket Discount for Soaring Outside Fun
The Stomp Rocket is a great way to encourage kids to get outdoors and have fun! Our family loves playing with stomp rockets - they were especially fun when the girls were toddler and preschool age. We have loaded them into the car and taken them to … [Read more...]
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