My children, Eleanor in particular, have an obsession with rocks. Their obsession is driving my husband crazy, because we have rocks sprawled all over our yard. I have a few rock crafts up my sleeve though. I have had these Elmer's Painters pens for years. I originally got them for a campaign way back when and have completed quite a few crafts with them. I'll share those projects at the bottom of the post. The rocks were gathered by my children at the beach. You technically only need ...
Printables
Reading Log Printable
This printable reading log includes: date title time spent reading 30 spots If you want to raise a reader, BE A READER. Children are more likely to enjoy reading at home if they see you reading at home. Looking for book ideas? As parents, we get busy fast, and reading might be one of the first things to be put in the backburner. Create space and time for reading for yourself. It is one of the most valuable things you can model for your children. Don't just tell them how ...
Kid Journal Pages Printable
It is hard to believe that just a year ago I was fretting over sending my baby off to Kindergarten. Okay, the transition was rough! Sure, we stumbled a bit before finding the right fit, but it all turned out to be more then okay in the end. In January Quinn started at his new school and Eleanor started school for the first time. One of my favorite things Quinn brought home from school was his writing journal. I loved seeing the things he had to say and the way he illustrated them. I certainly ...
Patriotic Printable Pack
We kept things pretty generic for this patriotic printable pack. We wanted you to be able to use it for cheering on the women in the World Cup, celebrating the Fourth of July, representing during Flag day, showing you support during Memorial day or being an awesome fan during the Olympics. This printable party pack includes a Land of the Free printable, great for parties or decor, bunting, bag topper, drink labels, and cupcake toppers, which can be used for straws or a cake ...
Establishing Good Habits
Thanks to hello® a naturally friendly™ toothpaste for sponsoring this conversation. Sometimes establishing good habits for my children feels really hard. I feel like I'm barely keeping everything afloat and fitting in a shower for myself feels like an accomplishment. I'm not entirely sure why, but my children act like they are being punished when we say it is time to brush your teeth. Then there is the-- I cannot reach my toothbrush. I cannot reach the toothpaste. I don't like ...