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Category Archives: Activities
Preserving Your Kids’ Artwork
I have been keeping some of my girls’ art creations (mainly drawings) over the past 5 years because I love the memories, and I love being able to show them how far they’ve come in their talents. However, if I … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Children, Crafts, Family, Fun, Organization, The House, The Moms
Tagged artwork, binder, children, color, coloring, crafts, drawing, kindergarten, organization, paper
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Quick and Easy…and DELICIOUS Caramel Popcorn
This is a fantastic last minute recipe for incredible caramel popcorn. It is best the day you make it but is also fantastic the next day, and the next, and the next…if it lasts that long! I got the recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Fun, Halloween and Autumn, Halloween Recipes, Holidays, Recipes, The Moms
Tagged autumn, caramel, caramel popcorn, christmas, fall, gift, popcorn, recipe
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Support a Budding Entrepreneur and Hold a Lemonade Stand!
My oldest has suddenly gotten interested in money, earning money, and (especially) spending money. While she doesn’t get the concept of SAVING money (we’re working on that) and she doesn’t exactly spend her money on the best stuff (mainly just … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Budgeting, Cheri, Children, Chores, Family, Fun, Learning, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged budget, business, child, children, earn, entrepreneur, kids, lemonade stand, money, save, spend
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Coloring Books + Organization = Happy Me
I think there’s a lot of value in coloring for kids. Sure, freehand coloring and drawing is EXTRA great, but even coloring in a good ol’ coloring book allows for expression, experimentation, creativity, and rule following. I have three budding … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Children, Cleaning Tips, Crafts, Family, Fun, Organization, Organization, The House, The Moms
Tagged art, artist, binder, color, coloring, coloring books, craft, drawing, kids, organization, pages
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Math Machine – a craft for elementary age kids
I was helping my daughter make one of these for her kindergarten teacher, and my husband suggested I do a post on it. My boys have made these for teachers and friend gifts before also. I had made one in … Continue reading
Make Your Own Tetherball Game (with a Balloon!)
Playing Homemade Tetherball A favorite summer pasttime — tetherball — is fun for all ages. And not having a proper pole or ball doesn’t have to stop you from batting around! Here’s how you can make a super-simple yet effective … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Fun, Games, Heidi, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun
Tagged DIY tetherball, how to make tetherball, summer games, Tetherball
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Backyard Campfire
Today I want to share one of our favorite summer traditions: A Backyard Campfire. Needed Supplies: An outdoor fire pit. Believe it or not, these don’t have to be expensive. We found ours for $35 at Walmart a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Children, Family, Food, Fun, Janae, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged backyard, campfire, fire pit, reese's
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Stand up Paddle This Summer!
There’s a fun new sport for your whole family to try this summer — stand up paddling! Chances are by now you have heard about stand up paddling. It seems to be the fad article in magazines, highlighting the celebrities … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Adventures, All Writers, For You, Fun, Getaways, Heidi, Hobbies, Life is Better With..., Me Time, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged family water fun, stand up paddle, stand up paddling, SUP
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Driving Lessons
I barely remember it now, but when my oldest child was a preschooler, we started driving lessons. I remember something falling through in our schedule and suddenly having a few minutes to ourselves. Not enough time to go anywhere and … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Children, Dates, Family, Fun, Sunny
Tagged car, confidence, drivers ed, driving, fun, kids, learning, practice, teen drivers, teenagers
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Summer Fun at Home
In a previous post, I promised fun summer ideas to keep you busy making memories throughout the summer. My last post was on taking advantage of what the community had to offer. But, for those days when you’re stuck home … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Family, Fun, Janae, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged airplane, drive in, picnic, shaving cream, sports, sprinkler, summer, water
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