Fun With Kids

Inside: Want that carved pumpkin to last? Check out the easiest way to preserve a carved pumpkin! You probably have everything you need at home. I know it is only September, but October and Halloween are just around the corner. When I was young I felt like Halloween was just a holiday that kids got […]

I remember growing up we would often tape movies and shows on our VCR. Remember those old things? We had taped A Christmas Story, Back to the Future, Pretty Woman, and much more. If I was bored, I could just grab a movie to watch. It was awesome! As an adult, I love to share […]

Summer is one of my most favorite times of the year. The kiddo is off school and we can lay around and relax. The only problem is that the older he gets the more stuff he has to do during the day. He has swim practice twice a day, plus he is taking an online […]

Can you believe that spring is just around the corner? The weather is already getting warmer and I am so excited about spring break! But I don’t want my kiddo to just spend his time off watching t.v. I love coming up with ideas to get us doing things together without breaking the bank. Spring […]

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. What’s not to like about a holiday that is centered around love and treats? It comes in the middle of winter just when I am ready for some cheerfulness instead of the cold, nasty weather. It’s not a holiday that takes a lot of planning like Christmas […]

Winter is officially here! Although I love to have a snow day every once in a while, winter is not my favorite season. I find myself so tempted to just turn on the t.v. and let my son veg out all day. Since I don’t want our whole Christmas break to go by without doing […]

I don’t know what it is about the 4th of July, but it always puts me in a crafty mood. I was wanting to make something for the 4th and these dollar store patriotic lanterns were both easy and thrifty. This is a perfect project to let the kids help out with too. I started […]