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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.
Hello LEGO Enthusiast! I bet you’re planning a LEGOLAND trip and have a LEGO lover in your family. I was in your shoes too and wanted to plan the optimal trip for my kids. Read on to learn our tricks and tips for having an excellent LEGOLAND experience! We’ve also gone to LEGOLAND Florida, click […]
Cheerio Snack Bars It was love at first bite for these Cheerio Snack Bars! You have have the ooey-gooey of marshmallows, mixed with Cheerios, chocolate, and Craisins. Not only are these yummy, but they are filling too. Even my son who won’t eat Cheerios or Craisins ate them. Of course, I think it was the added […]
Make your own LEGO t-shirt? Yes! It’s possible! LEGO t-shirts with a Freezer Paper Stencil? Wait, you haven’t tried crafting with freezer paper? That’s okay, I hadn’t either and now I’m hooked. If you’re heading to LEGOLAND, then you’ll need these shirts! We’ve been to both the California and Florida LEGOLANDS. You can read our tips here […]
Handmade Ombre Heart Card by Kids The Ombre Heart card is simple, yet beautiful enough to send to anyone. It reminds me a lot of our favorite “I Love You” Sign Language card. Is it important for kids to get involved in the making and sharing of love for others. Don’t forget about your grandparents, other relatives, teachers, […]
Was your child recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes? I’m so sorry. My super sweet (and amazingly brave) niece was just diagnosed too. When I got the text, I prayed and then contacted my friend Kathy for support and guidance. Kathy’s information helped us begin to understand the disease. My sister is learning as much as she […]
S’mores with Kids. Are you looking for a fun family tradition to share with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day? How about some indoor s’mores? Have your kids make the cute I Love You Sign Language card while you get the supplies together. While this may not be our idea of a “fun date” […]
