1. 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, I can tell you without…

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  2. 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 ended with a bang as…

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  3. 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 for a break from school,…

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  4. Minute-to-Win It Family Game Night

    Here are some fun Minute-to-Win-It style games that the whole family will enjoy!  For this post, we chose games that are easy to set up with simple materials and that…

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  5. The Best Water Gun Play Ideas

    It's August, and it's HOT.  I would love to think about the fact that fall is right around the corner, but honestly it's not right around the corner in Texas!…

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  6. 25 Awesome Projects for Tween and Teen Boys (Ages 10 and Up)

    Need craft or project ideas for older boys?  My 11 year old (almost 12) helped me choose this collection of projects, so these are things that are "boy approved."  When…

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  7. 30+ Ideas for (Indoor) Family Fun

    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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  8. PVC Pipe Bow and Arrows

    All of my boys have been wanting to own a good bow and arrows!  We have purchased plastic bow sets with suction cup arrows that have lasted a week or…

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  9. Build a LEGO Race Track for Hot Wheels Cars

    We are having so much fun being a part of LEGO® week hosted by Toddler Approved! LEGO® Race lanes for cars - Release all the cars at once! The boys…

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  10. Survival Guide for the Sick or Pregnant Mom: Activity Ideas for High Energy Kids

    This post contains Amazon affiliate links. One thing that has always been challenging with my crew is "days off."  If I'm sick or have things that need to get done,…

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