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Kristen is an Elementary Reading Specialist. She is the owner / author behind Busy Kids Happy Mom, a site dedicated to fun, practical, and purposeful activities to do with your kids. Follow Kristen on Facebook, Pinterest, and subscribe for updates.
Welcome to Boy Scouting! If you’re like we were several years ago, we had no idea what our new scout needed. Even with the camping packing lists given to us and our own outdoor experiences, we weren’t sure of the best brands to purchase. I still remember sitting with another new-scout-mom and listening to a 16 year […]
Pinewood Derby Car Ideas Are you looking for a fun and creative way to rock the Pinewood Derby this year? I’m excited to share with you two popular Cub Scout Pinewood Derby car ideas; Angry Birds and Super Mario. Also, see my tips for how to make a Pinewood derby car a positive experience for kids […]
Crystal Science Experiment This Crystal Science Experiment is a super way to bring some STEM activities into the holiday. While we love Candy-Free Valentines, we have fun with hands-on experiments. For more Valentines Crafts click here. This crystal activity can be customized with different shapes and letters. When we finally tried to jump into the Borax Crystal crafting pool, it […]
Brother’s Day Have you ever thought about celebrating Brother’s Day? Maybe you’ve never heard of this holiday. We hadn’t either, so we decided to make up our own holiday. You celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but what do your kids get? In an effort to encourage our family’s time together and strengthen bonds, we created Brother’s Day! […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I still have great memories of my childhood Valentines Day. I love watching children select cards and write out special cards for their friends. With a little bit of prep, you’ll be able to share some great candy free with the kids in your life. We enjoy […]
It’s always fun to welcome in a new season with a sweet treat! So that’s why I was happy to have my mom help the kids make our family favorite: Old Fashioned Gingerbread. This recipe has been with my family for over 40 years. They were originally made by my dad’s mom (my grandma). I grew up with […]
