Winter Learning Activities for Preschool

Here’s a fun collection of winter themed learning activities for preschoolers! Work on counting, literacy, and fine motor skills. Explore some science concepts too! I… Read More

Geoboard Snowflakes STEM Activity for Kids

Math meets art in this simple winter snowflake STEM activity for kids! We have been using geoboards and leftover Rainbow Loom bands to create these… Read More

Penny Spinners – Toy Tops that Kids Can Make!

These simple spinning tops are a fun craft for kids to make, and you probably have all of the materials on hand at home!… Read More

Boys Will Be Boys! Tips for letting boys be boys, while raising them to be men.

Boys will be boys… but what does that even mean? Is it a helpful thing to say, or not? As a mom of four boys,… Read More

Frugal Fun for Boys: The Top 15 Posts of 2015

Looking back on 2015, it was an exciting year! Thank you ALL for reading, commenting, and pinning my posts. I truly appreciate you! The year… Read More

LEGO Star Wars C3PO Building Instructions

The other day we posted instructions for making a LEGO® R2-D2, and I said that Aidan was working on a C3Po design.  Well, he… Read More

How to Make Snow Slime

Here’s a fun winter activity for kids – make some snow slime! We love making slime with liquid starch and glue, and this snow slime… Read More

Awesome Ideas for a FUN Holiday Break!

If you’re looking for things to do with kids over the Christmas break, you’ve found the right place! While everyone at our house was ready… Read More

Build a LEGO R2-D2

How to build a LEGO® R2-D2! Well, the boys have been into all things Star Wars this week, and Aidan built this LEGO® R2-D2. He… Read More

A Parents Guide to Star Wars: The Force Awakens

A Parent’s Review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This review is purposefully vague, but if you’re not wanting to know anything at all before… Read More