The Many Little Joys

Printable U.S. Presidents Memory Game

This printable U.S. presidents memory game is a fun way to teach kids fun facts about some of America’s most famous presidents.

This printable U.S. presidents memory game is a fun way to teach kids fun facts about some of America's most famous presidents.

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Did you know that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day? Even more amazing: that date was the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence–July 4, 1826.

Crazy, right?

That’s one of the fun facts that you and your kids will learn in this US presidents memory game.

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Simple New Year’s Eve Tradition for Families: Our Favorite Memories Celebration

This simple New Year’s Eve tradition for families is a fun way to remember your family’s favorite parts of the year in a meaningful way.

This simple New Year's Eve tradition for families is a fun way to remember your family's favorite parts of the year in a meaningful way.

I’m pretty sure everyone is in agreement by now: 2020 has been rough!

Our family, like so many others, has been turned a little upside down this year by pandemic-related challenges like cancelled family reunions, homeschool/virtual school, and going completely stir crazy from the isolation. Add to that the normal non-COVID-related challenges of life (like cancer) and I’m really looking forward to a fresh start for 2021.

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4-in-1 Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Kids (free printable)

This free printable Christmas scavenger hunt activity bundle is a simple way to get festive with the family this season. Print once, and use it four different ways for hours of holiday fun!

This free printable Christmas scavenger hunt pack is a simple way to get festive with the family this season. Print once, and use it four different ways for hours of holiday fun!

To all the tired moms out there (I’m raising my hand with you!), repeat after me:

Making Christmas memorable does NOT have to be complicated.

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Christmas Sudoku for Kids (free printable!)

Need a no-prep Christmas activity to entertain your little elves this holiday season? Challenge them to solve one of these free printable Christmas sudoku puzzles for kids!

Need a no-prep Christmas activity to entertain your little elves this holiday season? Challenge them to solve one of these free printable Christmas sudoku puzzles for kids!

Lately, I can’t seem to decide whether to be shocked that it’s already December or thrilled that 2020 is almost over.

Either way, Christmas is coming, and that means my kids are acting out “Santa Claus comes down the chimney” in their bedroom each night (which means they take turns putting on a Santa hat and squirming down through the space between their bunk bed and the wall to bring “gifts” to each other…I have no idea where they come up with these ideas).

It also means it’s time to break out the holiday activities!

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Gift Guide: Outdoorsy gifts for kids who love to explore

These outdoorsy gifts for kids are both practical and fun–perfect for budding scientists who love to explore the world around them!

These outdoorsy gifts for kids are both practical and fun--perfect for budding scientists who love to explore the world around them!
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Have you made your Christmas list yet? I have a goal this year to have all my shopping done by the first week of December. I want everything wrapped and done early so that I can focus on enjoying the season with my family.

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Healthy mini pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

These bite-sized pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the perfect afternoon snack or make-ahead breakfast. Plus, they’re full of healthy ingredients, so you can feel totally justified in having seconds…or more!

These bite-sized pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the perfect afternoon snack or make-ahead breakfast. Plus, they're full of all the good stuff, so you can feel totally justified in having seconds...or more!

Tis the season for pumpkin and chocolate chip recipes. It’s just one of those combinations that works perfectly together. You can use them in bread, cookies…or these delicious mini muffins!

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Halloween at home: How to make this year fun and memorable

Here are 14 simple ways to make celebrating Halloween at home just as much fun as trick-or-treating!

Here are some simple ways to make celebrating Halloween at home just as much fun as trick-or-treating!

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This year has required us to do A LOT of things differently than we’ve done them in the past…including Halloween. Sometimes I get bummed by all the traditions that we can’t do this year, but I also have to remind myself that different can be good.

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Halloween Sudoku for Kids (free printable!)

Need a no-prep Halloween activity to entertain your little goblins this Halloween? Challenge them to solve one of these free printable Halloween sudoku puzzles for kids!

Halloween is approaching, and my kids are getting excited! We’re doing all the pumpkin activities and listening to Monster Mash on repeat.

In the name of combining learning with fun fall festivities, I created this simple Halloween printable activity that my kids loved!

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6 fabulous story podcasts for kids

Whether you’re looking for a way to keep peace in the car, fill the time until dinner, or calm down before bedtime, these story podcasts for kids will become your new favorite family pastime!

Whether you're looking for a way to keep peace in the car, fill the time until dinner, or calm down before bedtime, these story podcasts for kids will become your new favorite family pastime!

Are you a podcast-listener? I wasn’t…until about a year ago when I finally dipped my toe in the water. Once I’d had a taste, I jumped enthusiastically on the bandwagon.

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