It’s Christmas time, so I got out a few basic supplies and I put together a quick, easy, educational Christmas tree math activity for my boys. This started out as an activity for candy corn, but it’s really easy to modify it to fit other holidays. You can read our Halloween version here. [Read more…] about M&M Christmas Tree Math Activity
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Host A Slow Cooker Thanksgiving: My Secret To A Stress Free Thanksgiving Dinner
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy.Do you want to host Thanksgiving Dinner without spending all of your time in the kitchen? I have a solution for you. Host a slow cooker Thanksgiving. I’ve done this in some capacity for a few years and I can’t wait to host again so I can streamline the process. Crockpots are great for keeping things warm, or even cooking the entire dish, depending on your time. [Read more…] about Host A Slow Cooker Thanksgiving: My Secret To A Stress Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Camping With Kids: Keeping Kids Busy at Your Campsite
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy.Camping with kids is such a fun adventure, but if you’re not prepared, it can be a bit exhausting. It’s not like you can turn on the television for some down time and there are A LOT of new and exciting things for the kids to see and touch. [Read more…] about Camping With Kids: Keeping Kids Busy at Your Campsite
Tips for Staying Warm on a Fall Camping Trip
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy.On our very first camping trip my kids, then 3 and 1.5, woke up and immediately started chanting, “We’re freezing!” and “Cold!”. My husband kept sleeping and I couldn’t get the fire lit so I did what any quick thinking mom would do. I put the kids in their car seats, gave them their chocolate milk, and sat there with the car heater running until we got warm. Not my best moment, but it got the job done. That trip was in May.
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DIY Lego Movie Emmet and Batman Costumes
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy.My kids absolutely LOVE to dress up for Halloween and every day pretend play, so I try to pick a DIY Halloween costume that goes with their current interests. This year, they really loved the Lego Movie. This Emmet costume and Batman made the perfect duo and it was so fun to put these together for them. [Read more…] about DIY Lego Movie Emmet and Batman Costumes