How do you pass time with kids? Grab your (plastic) sword, don an eye patch and host a pirate week!
We’ve spent many summer & school breaks home-bound. Whether it was due to work commitments, lack of finances or bad weather, spending extended periods of time at home with the kids is not foreign territory. One way I got through the time when the kids were younger was to host themed weeks. They usually centered around an outing at the end. Summer camps and science camps do the same thing, but hosting one on our own means you don’t have to follow the strict guidelines imposed by others. We’ve done Dinosaur Week with a trip to Dinosaur World as the grand finale; Royal Week with a daily reading of the Tale of Despereaux and the kids’ most favorite: Pirate Week. Check out these cool pirate themed activities for kids and host your own pirate week!
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Easy Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids (And what to do when you find that class list)
You just discovered a list of names in your child’s backpack and it’s 2 day’s until February 14th. Don’t panic- it’s not a hit list; it’s your child’s Valentine’s class list and a parent rite-of-passage. Here’s what you need to know to deal with Valentine’s Day and kids.
Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and the kids will be home from school, wondering what to do. Check out these easy seasonal crafts to help you make it through the holidays and have some family together-time along the way.
How to Make a Citronella Candle (with Essential Oil)
Partnering with Aroma Foundry, we made Citronella Candles with Essential Oil to keep the backyard bugs at bay. Here’s how we did it- in a few easy steps (pictures included). Try this summer craft with your kids!