Family Activities

  • 7 Tips to Prepare your Child for Middle School

    Are you preparing your child for Middle School this summer?  It can be nerve wracking to start at a new school.  This post cover Middle School transition tips:  lockers, school supplies, lunch, and attending an open house.  We are far from experts but have 2 of our kids have successfully survived middle school.  We found that […]

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  • Fun Valentine Cards For Kids

    Valentines Day is right around the corner!  Has your school announced that they are having a candy-free Valentines Day?  If so, no worries!  There are still a bunch of fun things that you can do!  Below is an round up of fun and cute Valentine Card ideas for kids to make themselves or to give […]

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  • Valentine’s Day Mad Libs

    We love Mad Libs! Are you looking for a funny, candy-free Valentine? Look no further then a Valentine Mad Libs.   I think this is a perfect “card” to share with classmates in grades 3-6.  Boys really get a kick out of them too!  Nothing like funny adjectives for mad libs to get everyone laughing. By the […]

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  • 6 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money

      Guest Contributor:  Katie McAuliffe Campbell.  Kate is a respected Financial Advisor who understands kids and the importance of teaching them about money.  This article provided by courtesy of Katie McAuliffe Campbell, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 6 Tips For Teaching Kids About Money Among the many responsibilities of adulthood, managing personal finances is one of […]

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  • Cinnamon Ornaments with Just 2 Ingredients

    Our Cinnamon Ornaments will come out of the ornament box this year still smelling fabulous again.  Every year, I enjoy their scent and love making more.  I get just as excited about these Christmas ornaments as I do about our Keepsake Handprint Ornaments.  I’m always so happy when they survive year to year. Related Post:  18+ […]

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  • LEGO Magnets You Can Make Yourself

    LEGO magnets are super simple to make yourself at home!  We love our LEGO minifigure magnet that we purchased on our visit to LEGOLAND Florida.  It inspired us to learn how to make a few more LEGO magnets of our own.  These LEGO magnets are fun to have on your refrigerator or even to give as gifts! […]

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