Family Activities

  • Christmas Doesn’t Have to be Perfect to be Good

    Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be good.  This is a message to me as much as it is to you.  Last year I worked myself into a tizzy stressing about Christmas.  I felt that I had failed as a mom and that my kids were disappointed on Christmas.  It took the wind out of […]

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  • Snow Globe Paper Craft

    Snow Globe Paper Craft will keep your kids or class busy.  There is something therapeutic about tearing paper into little bits.  Tear, glue, tear, glue.  It’s just like our torn paper pumpkin, fun and great for fine motor skills. A win-win in my book.  This is a great project for preschool (see bottom photo) through elementary […]

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  • Blueberry Overnight French Toast

    Blueberry Overnight French Toast Are you looking for a special meal for the holidays?  I love putting something in the oven that I can fix and forget about.  Then, I can enjoy my guests or family.  Blueberry Overnight French Toast is a family favorite at my house.  We have other traditions around Brother’s Day, Christmas, […]

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  • Mickey Mouse Ornament

    Mickey Mouse Ornament Are you a fan of all things Disney?  Maybe you’re planning a family trip or you want to commemorate a special event and want to make a special Disney craft.  We just love Christmas Ornaments.  Every year when we decorate our tree, our favorite ornaments are those we’ve made or collected on […]

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  • Sweet Baby Keepsake Handprint

    Keepsake Handprint

    One of the sweetest keepsakes I have is the handprint of my children.  There is just something about their squishy little fingers preserved for a long time.  I enjoyed making the little hand and footprints when my kids were under six months.  Now it’s fun to do a craft that they can enjoy as big […]

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  • Monster Donut

    Monster Donut!  Want something that’s fun, easy, and not-so-scary for Halloween?  Look no further than the Monster Donut.  It’s perfect for Room Moms planning class parties or for a little Halloween fun.  We never do anything scary at our house, these teeth are about as risky as we get.  Really pushing the limits! Supplies needed: […]

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