The Elf on the Shelf tradition is one that we started a few years ago. Over the years I have learned a few things about our elf and I love sharing those things with you. An Elf Returns from the North Pole letter is a fun way to kick off this yearly … [Read more...]
Keep Kids Busy in November: Thanksgiving Word Scramble
The month of November is so much fun. The leaves are falling, the weather is crisp, and the cooking is yummy. Sometimes we go a little stir crazy in the fall because it may be a little too chilly or rainy to head outside to play. It is possible to … [Read more...]
DIY Turkey Shirt Tutorial: Perfect for Kids and Adults (and Half Marathons too)
DIY Thanksgiving Turkey Shirts were a MUST this year. For the second year in a row I am running a half marathon on Thanksgiving. After dressing up as Rapunzel in the Disney Princess Half Marathon with Ricole Runs I have become a little obsessed … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Craft | Make a Stuff the Turkey Game
Are you in the mood for a Thanksgiving craft? Let us suggest creating a paper bag turkey and make a Stuff the Turkey game. This is so easy to make! A plain paper bag turkey can be turned in to a Stuff the Turkey game.....all using paper. This is a … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Craft: Pilgrim and Native American Thanksgiving Clay Pots
Decorating with homemade Thanksgiving decorations is fun and a great way to fill some of the no school minutes of vacation. These Thanksgiving Clay Pots are incredibly easy to make and take only a few minutes. This is a project that children can do … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Craft: Paper Plate Turkeys Using Tissue Paper
With a few supplies you can create Paper Plate Turkeys to get into the Thanksgiving spirit this year. This is a super duper easy craft to do. My girls and I had so much fun making our turkeys together. I will save these and pull them out in future … [Read more...]
Healthy Halloween Food: Pumpkin Orange Jack-o-Lanterns
Halloween is a time of fall fun. And sugar. Lots and lots of sugar. Sometimes we want a healthy Halloween food option for our kids and pumpkin orange jack-o-lanterns are a great option. All you need is an orange or tangerine and a permanent … [Read more...]
Easy Halloween Crafts Using Construction Paper
If you are looking for Easy Halloween Crafts then look no further! Over the years we have completed numerous easy Halloween Crafts with construction paper and I have posted photos of them. The following Easy Halloween Crafts image was tucked into … [Read more...]
Patriotic Eagle Craft: Fun Activity for Veteran’s Day, Election Days, and More
With Election Day nearing it is important to talk to our children about voting and one easy way to do so is with a Patriotic Eagle Craft. Election Day is a perfect day to teach children about the national bird of the United States - the Bald Eagle, … [Read more...]
The Time We Made Chocolate Lego Men and Chocolate Lego Bricks
Our household is LEGO obsessed. There is so much goodness that comes with LEGOs' including critical thinking, creativity in learning, and engineering - what's NOT to love? We have had a LEGO Friends birthday party, baked LEGO Friends cookies, … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more