Your whole family will get excited about summer when they see this giant poster-sized calendar hanging on the wall. Color it, decorate it, and fill it up with all your fun summer plans!
Who’s ready for summer?!?! Ready or not, it’s coming in the next few weeks, and if you’re like me, you’re starting to think about getting things organized for the months ahead.
Here’s the thing…summer is fabulous, but the change in routine can be rough if you don’t have a plan.
…Want a ridiculously easy outdoor play idea your kids will love? Make this quick and easy sidewalk chalk paint with just cornstarch, water, and food coloring!
If you’ve been around here long, you know that I LOVE a creative activity that takes almost no time to prep and then keeps kids busy for a LOOONG time.
This homemade sidewalk chalk paint ticks all the boxes for a perfect summer activity for kids:
…Summer can be a time of chaos and overwhelm, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to simplify your life with these helpful tips for managing expectations, creating a daily routine, planning ahead for fun, and simplifying meal planning.
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Summer is a time of sun-kissed skin, beach days, and BBQs. It’s the season of vacations and lazy days by the pool. But as much as we look forward to the warm weather, summer can also be a bit overwhelming.
Having kids home all day means more time for family bonding and adventures together, but it can also mean more sibling fights, constant requests for snacks, and SO. MUCH. LAUNDRY.
…Have a beginning reader? Use these free printable sight word flash cards to build reading skills and fluency with fun games and activities kids will love!
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Teaching a child to read is one of the most incredible experiences of parenthood. Learning to read opens the door to infinite opportunities for learning and exploring the wonders of the world, and it’s nothing short of magical to see a child sound out their first words and begin to take control of their own learning.
So, if you have a child who can sing their ABC song like a pro and is beginning to show interest in reading, it’s time to break out the sight words!
…Get your kids excited for exploring the great outdoors with these fabulous spring books that celebrate the changing seasons, the magic of growing plants, and the beauty of nature.
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After a long, cold winter, I am always sooo ready to welcome spring!
Spring is the time for jumping in puddles and hunting for worms after a storm.
The time for planting seeds and watching the magic of new life emerging through the soil.
The time for sitting on a picnic blanket with your face turned toward the sun, soaking in the warmth.
And…the time for reading a stack of spring-themed picture books to your kids on that same blanket while they munch on a tray of snacks.
…Spring is a great time to get outside with kids, but sometimes they need a little help to jumpstart their outdoor play. These simple activities will inspire LOTS of creative fun this spring!
Spring is COMING! It’s been snowing at my house, but in the next few days spring is supposed to FINALLY arrive and we’ll have temperatures in the seventies! (Utah weather is so weird in the spring months.)
If your family is anything like mine, they’re itching to get outside and enjoy some sunshine and warm weather. We can’t wait for picnics, park trips, and bike rides.
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Are you staying home for spring break this year?
Great! You don’t have to go on a fancy trip to have a memorable spring break with your kids. You can make awesome memories right at home!
All you need is some free time, a few supplies, and a PLAN.
THIS plan!
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Each day has a suggested indoor activity, an outdoor activity, and several additional ideas for fun you can add in if desired. Here’s an overview:
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This simple muffin tin snack tray is my go-to kids’ lunch idea! It’s easy, healthy, and is easy to customize with your child’s favorite foods. You might even get them to try something new!
Lunch has always been my least favorite meal of the day. I don’t like interrupting whatever I’m doing to make a full meal, but I also know that if I don’t eat, I’ll be an ornery gargoyle by late afternoon.
My kids are the same way. They want simple, quick food for lunch most days…the sooner they can get back to playing, the better.
Our go-to lunch?
A simple muffin tin snack tray!
…Cleaning up doesn’t have to be a drag. These tried-and-true cleaning hacks for families will make spring cleaning with kids more fun…and teach them valuable life skills!
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Kids love to make messes, and they are REALLY good at it. But cleaning up? Not so much.
Still, teaching kids to clean up after themselves is an important life skill…and if you’re anything like me it helps your sanity, too.
So what’s a mom to do when the mere mention of chores elicits dramatic groans and endless excuses?
…Waiting is NOT easy, especially for kids who are hungry, tired, or really excited for what is coming. These simple waiting games will save your sanity the next time you have some time to kill.
Every parent knows the struggle of trying to keep kids entertained in a public place while waiting for something…
Whether it’s waiting for food to be delivered at a restaurant, standing in line at the post office, or excitedly awaiting your turn to ride the teacups at Disneyland, minutes can feel like hours when your kids are antsy and the timeline is out of your control.
I don’t have a magic wand to make those lines move faster (I wish!), but I do have some tried-and-true waiting games to fill the time.
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