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.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
Pirate Activities for Talk Like a Pirate Day (or anytime)
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy.The first theme week I ever planned for the kids was…. Pirates! Of course, how could it be anything but pirates? Because my father in law wears a purple bandana the grandkids think he IS a pirate, so they are a pretty common theme in our house. We even hosted a Pirate Themed Play Date for my son’s 3rd birthday, complete with a pirate hat cake.Continue Reading
Wildwood Days: Exploring Tide Pools at our Favorite Wildwood Beach
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy.Last summer, my kids and I discovered tide pools in North Wildwood, NJ. While, they weren’t rocky pools full of undersea life that I imagined from, I don’t know, watching snorkeling videos, once we took a minute to look closer we discovered them full of sea life and opportunities to learn.Continue Reading