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30+ Ideas for (Indoor) Family Fun
December 27, 2014
Here are more than 30 ideas for indoor family fun! Whether the weather is bad or you just need to stay inside, there's something for everyone on this list! Fun…
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Sibling Fighting and the Problem of Selfishness
December 14, 2014
If your house is anything like mine, you are always on the lookout for ways to deal with sibling fighting. It can be exhausting, can't it? It's so easy to…
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Gifts to Make for Boys
November 30, 2014
Handmade Gift Ideas for Boys Whether you simply enjoy crafting or need to save some cash, it's fun to give something that has a handmade touch rather than buying yet…
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Simple Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions
November 28, 2014
Popsicle/Craft Stick Chain Reactions - Herringbone and Clever Levers Of all the craft materials we have ever purchased, I have to say that we have gotten the most bang for…
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Gift Guide 2014: Best Gifts for Boys
November 11, 2014
The Best Toys for Boys - 2014 (Updated for 2015) Are you starting to think about Christmas shopping? Or do you already have presents purchased and tucked away? If you're…
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LOUD: Staying Sane in the Midst of a Hectic Household
November 3, 2014
Our house is loud. Almost all the time. It's not that the kids are obnoxious (well, most of the time), but with five of them, it's just busy and hectic…
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Pattern Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
October 9, 2014
Here are some simple pattern activities that are perfect for 4-6 year old's. With each of these activities, I challenged Owen (age 5) to try more difficult patterns by creating…
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How to Make Sparkly Gold Slime
September 29, 2014
We had some leftover supplies after making our gold playdough, so we decided to attempt some gold slime. It's shiny, sparkly, and super stretchy! The boys like to stretch it…
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Farm Sensory Play Activity for Preschoolers
September 28, 2014
Create a farm sensory bin with a corn silo that really loads a tractor! Fall (and spring) are such fun times to learn about farms. We have had fun this…
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Swinging Nerf Targets
September 21, 2014
Plastic cups make awesome Nerf targets, and when the cups are swinging, they're even more fun! We have LOTS of random PVC pipe pieces in our house and garage from…