• Pinterest

    Do you love Pinterest as much as I do?   Hope so! How about projects for kids?   Me, me, me!  I’m raising my hand! Then you’ll want to start following this new Pinterest page (click here) sponsored by the Kid Blogger Network!  I’m a contributor.  Click away and make your own virtual pin board.  I’m […]

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  • Kid Friendly Mild Chili

    We love chili!  I never thought I’d be able to turn my kids onto chili.  It always seemed so spicy or the beans were too big.  I accidentally found the secret that worked for our whole family.  This is our go-to food for winter, rainy weather, and all trips.  It’s our stick-to-your-ribs, no one complains, […]

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  • Kid Approved Bird Feeder Wreath

    Bridget wasn’t about to be outdone by her sister, Maggie’s, awesome geoboard post, so her mom designed a super simple bird feeder for her to make. Supplies:  pipe cleaner, Cheerios  Directions:  string the cereal, eat a little, string, eat a little, tie into a wreath, eat the rest! Adorn your tree and wait for the birds! […]

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  • Creative Kids: DIY Geoboard for Kids

      M for her name and 10 for her age.  Clever! I was stopped as soon as I entered my friend’s house today… Maggie had made her own geoboard! When I was a classroom teacher, the kids loved them!  They could come up with the most creative ideas. Click here for some great activities on Dr. […]

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  • Unplugged Play: Upcycled Robot Craft

    Rainy Day?  Snow Day?  Create with things from around the house!   My eldest loves to create things from real parts.  Here is his newest addition:   Keebler the Robot Top to Bottom – things used to make Keebler: camping pot windshield wiper part cracker tin bike pump parts aluminum foil music piece from inside […]

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