Crafts & Activities

Christmas Jokes for kids that will make your day merry and bright

Add a little extra “jolly” to your holiday season with these fun (and oh so punny) Christmas jokes for kids. Perfect for holiday parties or lunch box jokes!

Want a simple way to get into the holiday spirit and connect with your kids? Try a little laughter!

Telling jokes around the dinner table has become on of our family’s favorite activities lately. Whether it’s dad’s terrible puns (sorry, my love), my preschooler’s nonsensical knock-knock jokes, or some surprisingly witty jokes from my older boys, laughter really is the best medicine!

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A simple way to “Give Thanks” this year (+ Free Printable Thanksgiving Gift Tags to help!)

This year, help your kids turn their gratitude into action by giving thanks (literally) to the people your family is thankful for with these printable Thanksgiving gift tags!

There are many messages in the world that teach our kids to chase after more, more, more and focus on “What’s in it for me?”

I want to counter this message with my own: that we are already living in abundance and that when we look for ways to give to others, the world as whole becomes a little better and brighter.

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Awesome science gifts for kids with BIG ideas!

Have a curious kid who loves to tinker and build? These science gifts for kids are perfect for teaching scientific principles and inspiring creativity in your budding inventor!

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If you ask my seven-year-old what he wants to be when he grows up, he’ll confidently tell you: AN INVENTOR. Specifically, an electrical engineer. He wants to design and build robots that can do everything.

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Printable Halloween Memory Game for Kids

This free printable Halloween memory game is the perfect activity for kids who need something to keep them busy until trick-or-treat time!

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Need a quick and easy activity to keep your kids happy today? I’ve got you covered! Try playing this Halloween memory game for kids. It’s a great (and simple) way to get into the Halloween spirit! Just print, cut, and play!

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Free printable Halloween BINGO game for kids

This free printable Halloween BINGO game is perfect for class parties, community activities, and for family fun at home. Just print & play!

This free printable Halloween BINGO game is perfect for class parties, church or community activities, and for family fun at home. Just print & play!

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It’s October! The weather is getting colder, we have pumpkins on our porch, and my kids are busy planning out their Halloween costumes. The holiday season creeps up faster each year, doesn’t it?

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Fun Friday Activities: a simple family tradition for early out school days

Want a simple way to celebrate the beginning of the weekend and reconnect after a busy week of school? Try our favorite new family tradition: Fun Friday Activities!

3 boys posing during Fun Friday Activity

After a year (and then some) of homeschooling, my boys are back in public school this year. They are LOVING it (and so am I), but the downside is that during the week our schedules are much busier! My two older boys don’t get home from school until almost 4:00, and as much as I love my new-found freedom…I miss all the quality time I got with my boys last year.

While homeschooling was INCREDIBLY challenging, I loved all the time that we spent together exploring the mountains, playing at nearby parks, and visiting local attractions together.

Knowing that this year I wouldn’t have the same quantity of time with my kids, I started a new tradition to help us get some quality time. We call it: “Fun Fridays.”

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Why we love the Junior Ranger Program & how YOU can become one, too!

If you have plans to visit any national parks this year, check out the Junior Ranger Program! It’s a fun way to help kids learn about the parks you visit as you explore the great outdoors together.

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Did you know that the National Park Service protects over 84 million acres of wild landscapes and historic sites? That’s a lot of space!

As a Utah resident who grew up in central California, I’ve been lucky enough to have always lived within a couple hours of national parks. I LOVE getting out in nature, and I’m constantly amazed by the variety and beauty of this earth.

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The Great Road Race + more road trip games to play

Traveling with kids really can be fun! All it takes is a little planning and some great road trip games to play while you’re cruising down the highway. Try this one on your next long drive!

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“Are we there yet?!”

“Nope.”

“How about now?”

“Still no.”

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“Squirt the Letter” fun outdoor alphabet game

Grab a squirt bottle and some chalk and take learning outside with this fun outdoor alphabet game for preschoolers.

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The weather is warming up, and that means we’re taking our learning outside! Hooray for sunshine!

Last week I set up a little outdoor alphabet game for my preschooler to practice identifying letters and making letter sounds. It’s super simple, and we had a great time playing and learning together on a Friday afternoon.

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The Best Train Books for Kids of all Ages

If you have aspiring train engineers at your house, you’ll love this curated list of our favorite train books for kids…from our train-loving family to yours!

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As a mom of three young boys, I’ve spent a lot of hours over the past eight years playing with and reading about TRAINS.

All of my boys have gone through a serious train phase (my youngest is still in the thick of it!). Trains are right up there with dinosaurs and construction trucks for my kids biggest obsession.

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