Family Activities

  • 44 Summer Activities for Learning

    Welcome to Summer!  I’m all about looking for opportunities for learning in the summer.  Here is a list of Summer Activities that encourage Learning.  It can be as easy as sorting shells at the beach to planning a meal to make for your family.  Learning can take place anywhere! If your kid is like most […]

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  • Books to give to teachers

    Books About Teachers: Teacher Appreciation Week

    Teacher Appreciation Books Are you looking for a special gift to give your child’s teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week or at the end of the year?  These funny teacher books are a great place to start.  They’re perfect for teachers, teacher assistants, student teachers, and long-term substitutes.  You can never go wrong with a special book! If you have […]

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  • Family Friendly Tips for National Parks

    Family Friendly Tips for National Parks.  Want to enjoy the National Parks, but are a little overwhelmed? Fortunately for me, I’ve had my parents and sister to help guide the way on my first adventures.  Here are some Family Friendly Tips for enjoying the National Parks. Rangers are Your Friends – They know the ins […]

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  • School Skills for Summer – Elementary

    Welcome to summer!  All kids need some School Skill practice over the summer. The dreaded Summer Slide sounds terrifying! Sometimes I have the best intentions for summer, but then go down the rabbit hole (internet) looking for ideas on things to do with my children.  I want something that’s not too hard, not too easy, but […]

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  • The secret to making leprechaun footprints

    Leprechaun Footprints

    Little Leprechaun Footprints   Have you ever wondered how to make those cute little footprints for Leprechauns?  Does your family enjoy a little Leprechaun mischief on St. Patrick’s Day?  Maybe you make a wee little Leprechaun trap or try to lure them in with rainbow cookies. It’s time to embrace the mischief that a Leprechaun […]

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  • Top Gifts for Tweens

    Do you have a tween boy or girl who has a birthday?  Here’s a list of tween gift ideas put together with help from the awesome Busy Kids Happy Mom Facebook community. Top 11 Tween Boy Gifts Nerf Toys – Nerf guns, Flag Football, Lazer Tag, Basketballs Legos – Favorite sets are: Chima, Hero Factory, Minifigures, and […]

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