Jul 142018
 

Staying organized can be difficult no matter the time of year. But it feels like summer organization brings its own set of challenges.

5 summer organization tips for kids

You are likely off your normal routine, bedtimes change, kids are spending more time in the house which means more messes created. And when there’s a choice between playing and making s’mores or cleaning, well…even I wouldn’t choose cleaning. Continue reading »

Jun 262018
 

In case you missed yesterday’s post, we are focusing on dinosaur fun around here this week. We kicked off with a dino-themed dessert recipe, and for our second day of all things dino, I planned a DIY activity – Jurassic Fossil Dough.

Jurassic Fossil Dough recipe - this easy dough recipe is perfect for creating dinosaur fossils, letting kids dig for buried treasure, and more!

One thing I love about this fossil dough recipe is that it requires only three kid-safe ingredients – flour, salt, and brewed coffee with the grounds. Make a little extra coffee and enjoy a cup for yourself while you watch the kiddos play. Continue reading »

Oct 232017
 

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When we started discussing the possibility of a move to Maine, the major point of conversation was the winter weather. While my husband does prefer cooler temps over being hot, he wasn’t entirely sure that he would be able to get on board with -30°F temps.

Complete Newbie's Guide on How to Winter Prep Your Car for Extreme Weather

Yep, you read that right. It gets cold in northern Maine. Really, really cold. And snowy. And icy. Let’s just say it: winter in Maine can be a mess.
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Aug 252017
 

The second week of summer vacation Bubbles’ elementary school offered a week of “space camp”. They worked on a number of space-themed activities and projects, including DIY Galaxy Jars.

Celebrate the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Blu-ray/DVD with these easy DIY Galaxy Jars!

When we set out on our Kentucky to Maine road trip, her Galaxy Jar was placed in one of the backseat cup holders so she could continue to look at it. There were very few things she specifically asked to pack within reach for the trip, so I knew it was a winner DIY. Continue reading »

Mar 152017
 

Spring showed itself here recently, with lots of sun and a few warm days.  It’s really put Bubbles and I in the mood for fun spring crafts.  So we went through my craft supplies and decided to make some clothespin crafts.

These clothespin crafts are a fun and easy kids craft. Check out how to make these cute dragonfly and caterpillar clothespin critters!

Bubbles loves any project that calls for googly eyes so we decided to make some clothespin dragonflies and clothespin caterpillars.  We had so much fun with them that next on our list will be some clothespin butterflies, too. Continue reading »