10 Steps to Getting Your Family Organized Before School Starts
Let’s talk about it parents…and help each other out along the way! It’s August and the first day of school is lurking right around the corner. How did this happen? Where did the summer go? Don’t fret. There are a few things you can pace yourself in getting prepared for your family’s schedule to change…
Read MoreCereal Box Puzzles and other kid crafting goodness
Today’s toddler fun is totally brought to you by Jamie Dorobek’s book C.R.A.F.T.(Creating Really Awesome Free Things). Jamie is the innovative force behind the blog of the same name. Several months ago I received a copy of the book for review and with my dad’s passing and my own sickness, I haven’t been able to sit…
Read MoreLemon Blueberry Flaxseed Pancakes
I have to include this recipe on the blog because it is one of my second daughter’s favorites. Lemon, blueberries, and pancakes…what else do you need in the morning? Part of the reason I started this blog was so my kids would have an archive of some of our favorite eats and experiences. This is…
Read MoreBounce and Elastic Science Fun with Wubble Bubble Ball
Toys are some of the best ways to allow kids to have fun and learn at the same time. The Wubble Bubble Ball is no exception. We’ve all purchased bouncing balls for our children, but this is one ball that gives you the flexibility to have teachable moments on properties of matter and forces. Before…
Read MoreWhite House State of STEM (#SoSTEM) Recap
Whether you are a student (of any level), a parent, or a teacher, you probably have been hearing about the importance of STEM within your respective schools, media and communities. If you have an interest in STEM careers, issues, and innovaions, today the White House delivered it’s third annual “State of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math”…
Read MoreKids Can Make and Share Videos Safely Through KidzVuz
Do your kids have a passion for making videos and want to upload them for the world to see? As a parent, you are probably concerned over their online safety. It is becoming a challenge to compromise the parents’ need for security and a child’s desire to be part of the online world of content…
Read MoreHawaiian Macaroni Salad
I am not Hawaiian and I’ve never lived in Hawaii. However, my parents were stationed there prior to my arrival and bestowed upon me the nickname “Lani”, which means “heavenly” in Hawaiian. I’ve actually never gone by my real name and thus I’ve always been confused with being Hawaiian. However, my mom did take…
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