6 Reasons Gardening with Your Kids is Important Have you ever thought about the MANY benefits of gardening with your kids? There are so many reasons that it’s a great spring/summer activity all while being educational! From helping your picky eater try new foods, to an exploration of the plant
20+ Ways to Garden with Kids
Involving your children in gardening is a wonderful way to teach them about the earth and the importance of eating fresh, local food. Additionally, it is such a wonderful hands-on STEM learning activity! There is SO much science fun to be had in the garden. Here are some really awesome
Lawn Games for the Family: Backyard, Summer Fun!
*This is a sponsored post written on behalf of We Seed America and Mom It Forward. All opinions expressed are my own. See more about the policies and disclosure for this blog here. There are SO many benefits to getting outside every day for kids and adults alike. Not only
Homemade Finger Paint Recipe: Gentle on the Skin
Have you seen the new Ghostbusters movie yet? My oldest son loves the old movies and anything Ghostbuster related. So, we decided to finger paint some ghosts! This homemade finger paint was the perfect recipe for some fun, outdoor summer sensory play and art. And, easy to make and gentle
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate (Outside) with Dad on Father’s Day
It’s the month of dads! There are so many ways you can get outside as a family to celebrate. From homemade gifts, to tools, ties and socks, there are plenty of things to give dad. Here are some ways you can celebrate and spend time with him, making memories that last a lifetime, all while
Backyard Ideas for Kids: 5 Spaces to Create
These backyard ideas for kids will give you 5 spaces to create in your own backyard to help kids get outside and play unplugged. Can’t kids just go outside and play? Short answer, YES. Play is ultimately about creativity and really engaging the mind through imagination and exploration. That said,
Summer Camp at Home: Themed Crafts, Science, Snacks, Sensory and more!
It’s almost summer! Let’s be honest…are you wondering how you are going to keep your kids busy, off of electronics, and learning throughout the entire summer! It’s a bit daunting I agree…so let’s do it together! Check out this 6 week summer camp at home that you can easily accomplish with your own
Zing Zeon Firetek Bow Review: Indoor and Outdoor Fun (and learning!)
The Firetek Zeon Bow by Zing is such a fun toy for kids! We were given the opportunity to review the product after meeting them at Sweet Suite this year. First off, we are huge fans of pretty much anything that lights up and ‘glows’. Watching these shoot across
Sight Word Splat! with the Unicorn Popper
All kids are fascinated with shooting some kind of projectile into the air…am I wrong? I happen to be one of the parents who is constantly fighting (and losing) the ‘no toy guns’ battle. We have a few basic rules, like no shooting at people, but
Peppa Pig Birthday Party for Kids
A Peppa Pig Birthday Party Are your kids Peppa obsessed like mine are? I admit…I kind of am too. At first I didn’t understand the appeal of the popular Nick Jr. show…until I really watched it…I mean seriously it’s pretty funny. And I also find it kind of endearing when