Help your kids show gratitude for their gifts with these Christmas printable thank you cards. The simple fill-in-the-blank style makes it easy and fun for kids to say, “Thanks!”
Christmas is over. Whew. We made it, mamas. I don’t know about you, but I was one tired elf by Christmas morning.
It was a good day though, and now the the new toys and gifts we received are scattered throughout my house like confetti.
…This simple recipe for cinnamon ornaments is a fun holiday project to do with kids in the kitchen, and it will make your house smell amazing!
There is something wonderfully comforting about walking into a home swirling with the smells of Christmas: Gingerbread. Fresh pine boughs. Tangy oranges. And warm, cozy cinnamon!
Mmmm.
These cinnamon ornaments are a great way to add some delicious Christmas aromas to your home this month. Plus, they’re an easy project to make with kids that will get everyone feeling festive!
…Are you worried your little ones are going to wreak havoc on your Christmas tree this year? Use these simple Christmas tree tips for toddlers to help keep everyone feeling merry and bright!
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Perhaps of ALL the symbols of Christmas, the tree is the most iconic. Whether you go adventuring in the woods to chop down your own tree (I’ve always wanted to do this) or simply unpack an artificial tree you’ve been storing in your basement(this is my reality currently), having a tree in the house really makes it start to feel like Christmas.
…If you’re looking for a seriously wow-worthy gift for kids that love to build, I’ve got the perfect recommendation for you…Tubelox. Use the code littlejoys for $100 off any set!
Disclosure: We received the Deluxe Building Set from Tubelox in order to share our opinion about their product. All opinions (and goofy smiles from my children) are 100% our own.
When I was a kid in the 80s, my friend had an amazing toy. It was a giant building set that made it possible to build large-scale creations like cars you can actually ride in, forts you can climb inside, and wagons to pull stuffed animals around.
It was pretty much the coolest toy ever, but I hadn’t seen anything like it in decades…until a few weeks ago.
…Level up your next family game night with one (or more) of these tried-and-true board games for families.
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Our family loves playing games. They’re a great way to spend time together, work on social skills (like taking turns and being a good sport), and practice academic skills in a sneaky way!
Every year for Christmas, we get at least one new game. Last year, I got a little carried away and bought SEVEN. What can I say? They all looked fun!
…Cold winter weather and rainy spring days are a recipe for stir-crazy kids (and moms). Next time you need to get out of the house, try visiting one of these fun and (mostly) free indoor places to take kids when the weather is bad.
Winter is coming. It’s been raining and hailing here today, which means we’ll be going on fewer hikes and bike rides in the coming months. But my boys still have just as much energy as ever, and we all get a bit stir-crazy (and sometimes ornery) if we don’t get out of the house regularly.
…Build stronger family relationships & have more fun this Halloween without the stress. Join the Halloween family fun challenge to get a done-for-you plan of simple Halloween activities.
Halloween is less than TWO weeks away, and I want to invite you to be a part of a super fun (maybe a little crazy) idea…
First, I have a question for you:
Do you ever have really good intentions of being the “fun” mom, but then you realize you have NO time to plan anything, so you end up doing nothing?
If so, this challenge is for YOU!
…This activity bundle has everything you need for festive family fun and simple party planning! Includes 12 different Halloween activities for kids with more than 50 pages of fun!
Around here, October is the time for pumpkin patch visits, making fun costumes (or sometimes just buying them online), and rocking out to Monster Mash during living room dance parties.
I LOVE all the memory-making of the holiday season, but all the hubbub of doing all the Halloween things can also leave this momma a *bit* tired.
…If you’re looking for a SUPER easy way to jazz up afternoon snack time, try building apple towers! It’s a fun STEM building challenge that will get kids thinking creatively and learning through play.
As my boys get older, I find myself looking for ways to draw everyone together for quality family time. We’re not home together all day long the way we were when they were toddlers, so lately I’ve been brainstorming ways to make the most of the time we DO have together.
This activity did just that!
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