Spread kindness throughout the holiday season with this amazing advent calendar. We have learned over time that small, as well as gigantic acts of kindness make a difference in the lives of all involved. They can make someone feel valued, begin a new friendship and even break a pattern of alone-ness. This awesome calendar from MindWare – The Be Kind Advent Calendar – is a great way to get the …
Two Ingredient Moon Sand Excavating Asteroids Sensory Activity Two ingredient moon sand is a simple way to create a sensory bin filled with endless hours of play opportunity. The recipe is so simple and perfect for making with kids. It offers the space to teach measurement, mixing and combining two ingredients to create a different and new substance. Recipe for Two Ingredient Moon Sand There are truly only two ingredients …
We have always been a family on the go. I have put together a list of my Five Best Summer Day Trips for Kids WITH craft projects too! I believe that kids need time to be bored and make up games and fun but they also benefit greatly from seeing the world around them. These Five Best Summer Day Trips for Kids are all places we have gone and things …
Easy DIY Painted Mugs These easy DIY painted mugs are super fun to create and use in promoting growth going into a new year. While I recommend them as a New Year’s Eve project, they are fun to make any day at all. The Glass Paint Markers from DecoArt work on glass and ceramics offering a variety of styles of mugs that can be used. We used these simple white …
How to Empower Kids with ChattySnaps I am out of this world excited about this blog post and sharing how to empower kids with ChattySnaps for two reasons. The first reason is because I totally believe in this product and what it can do for kids. The second reason is because I designed the “snaps’ and put the collection together. The power of ‘I AM” statements is unmeasurable and I …
How Can Kids Be Spreading Kindness During Hard Times How Can Kids Be Spreading Kindness During Hard Times? This question comes up so often. I have gathered up some of the ideas from around my blog and broken them into two categories. If you have additional ideas for me to add, comment and share! IDEAS FOR KIDS SPREADING KINDNESS DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING During times where we are practicing social distancing …
Tips for Kids and Journaling It has been proven that kids and journaling can support growth in many ways. Journaling is a way to express thoughts and feelings, share ideas and memories and even self-reflect. There are lots of different types of journaling but this post is specifically focusing on kids and journaling ideas that work. Why Should Kids Journal? Writing experiences and facts doesn’t necessarily lead to growth. It …
What is Neighborhood Toy Store Day? It is a fabulous day that happens once a year when independently owned toy stores from all around the country celebrate the power of play. It is the second Saturday in November so this year will be on November 9th. I love it because it shines lights on things that matter to me so much including PLAY, community, shopping local and connection. I am …
Let those kiddos help prep for hurricane season and learn at the same time! Raising kiddos in North Carolina meant many seasons of hurricanes filled with worry and anxiety. Kids are filled with so many questions and concerns, just like adults. Sometimes they might get overlooked as families are prepping for the storms and getting things in place to create safest possible outcomes. With Hurricane Dorian headed up the coast, …
It sounds like a lot of work to organize an event like a fashion show for kids but truthfully with good planning and structure it can be simple. I am excited to share with you How to Organize a Kid Fashion Show because I just did it and it was amazingly successful. I am proud to say that I worked hand-in-hand with Beyond the Blackboard in Southlands Shopping Center and …