A friend of mine, Kelly (from Journey’s With Kelly), has been telling me about a website from Focus on The Family which reviews movies, t.v., music, and video games. While I have not taught my 6 year old how to even turn on the t.v. (thus ensuring I am always in control of what she …
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Last week I had a list of things you can do with your kids this summer. I wanted to simply add … reading time! Your local Library, or Bookstore typically offer this for all ages. Libraries usually have it broken into toddlers and school age reading times. Plus you can let them check out a …
Well, we are officially into our second week of summer here, and our first week of camp. Every year about the beginning of May my sister and I begin to scout out and plan the activities for the summer. Not just family vacation, but what activities we can do with the kids. When you start …
Today I am going to take my daughter to “Reading Time”. Realizing, as I said on Friday, that I need to spend more time with her, this is one activity I can do which is free and fun for both of us. If you are a new mom you may not realize that this is …
Need something to do with cooped up kids? Kerri suggests a bubble bath … a great idea that is usually forgotten. We use it at the end of the day. Our girls get in together, and will typically give us at least 30 minutes to catch up on everything they have pulled out. If we …
I have been taking a class on healthy cooking/eating and we made “pizzas” with tortillas. I tried it with my girls, and they loved it. It is so simple, and delicious, and great even for finicky eaters because everyone can make their pizza their way. Anna, only 2 years old, was even able to participate. …
I am submitting an application for Emily to enter Kindergarten next year, for now we have decided on the private school with our church. You know what I found interesting? They are going to test her on colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. She has to be able to write her first and last name, and …
My favorite distraction in the evenings for my kids is to turn on a C.D. and dance around the kitchen with them while I am cooking dinner. So, I decided to make a C.D. for Emily, with all of these upbeat songs that we could dance around to. Some Christian songs we both like, Sesame …
The other night my hubby was not at home and the kids and I were getting frustrated with each other. They were bored and I needed some down time. My kids love to ride. You have heard of driving a crying baby around in the car; well, my five year old and 21 month old …
Try this great craft idea with your kids. What you will need: Potato Sharp knife (For Adults only!) PaintPaper A shallow dish Directions: Wash the potato and cut it in half. On the cut face of the potato, use the knife to carve a simple shape (e.g a star). Cut away the potato surrounding the …