Do you participate in a yearly Christmas Cookie Swap? Or maybe you’ve been thinking about hosting one for the first time? No matter if you’re a seasoned pro or a cookie swap newbie, this list of 25 Christmas Swap Cookies will give you plenty of inspiration! Hot Chocolate Cookies – Cincy Shopper (pictured) Chocolate Ganache-FilledContinue Reading
How to Make Family Game Night a Success
Carving out time to spend together is essential for any family. With all of the technology that is vying for our attention these days, it’s more important than ever to come together as a family to connect with one another, have fun, and make some lasting memories. While family movie night is a nice option,Continue Reading
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Story Time Activities
It’s Story Time again, and this month’s book is, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen . *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Map & Binoculars from Buggy and Buddy Fuzzy Brown Bear Craft from Cutting Tiny Bites Paper Bag Bear Puppets from Frogs Snails and PuppyContinue Reading
7 Ways to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression
Being pregnant can be an exciting and scary experience. You look forward to having your little one in your arms more than anything. What a lot of first time moms don’t realize is how much harder it is to rest and take care of yourself after your baby is born. Along with the exhaustion, andContinue Reading
3 Reasons to Attend a Homeschool Convention
Homeschool conventions are wonderful resources for the homeschooling family. Every new homeschooler should make it a priority to attend a convention near them. Even if you are not new to homeschooling, conventions still have so much to offer and it’s beneficial to attend one every year or so. There is a homeschool convention in just aboutContinue Reading
DIY Jeopardy Game Board
My family is competitive. My children play sports (my husband and I did too when we were growing up), we participate in fantasy sports leagues, we enjoy playing all kinds of games together (board, card, video…), and we all love a good challenge. What better way to have a friendly competition, as well as growContinue Reading
Goodnight Moon – Story Time Activities
This month’s story time is the classic, Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Puffy Paint Moon Craft from No Time for Flash Cards Balloon Art Activity from Buggy and Buddy Felt Moon Mobile from Sew Kidding Paper Plate Moon and Stars Craft from Nurture Store Goodnight Moon WindowContinue Reading
Healthy Autumn Desserts
Fall marks the beginning of a three month long baking season. There are so many wonderful treats and desserts to be made between now and Christmas – apple crisp, pumpkin pie, fresh rolls, cookies, and candies – that it can be difficult to be disciplined about watching our waistline. I have a love/hate relationship with thisContinue Reading
What to Do When Your Child Has a Concussion
If your child has a head injury, it can be a very scary thing for a parent. The worst thing will be if you come to know that one of your family member is responsible for this accident. You want to make it all better by starting to sue a family member for an injuryContinue Reading
The Apple Pie Tree – Story Time Activities
It’s time for another story! With fall just weeks away, I thought the perfect story for the month of September would be The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall. *See all Story Time posts here. Crafts Stuffed Paper Apples from Buggy and Buddy DIY Apple Stamps from Mom on the Side Apple Sun Catcher Craft fromContinue Reading
