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WELCOME SUMMER

CELEBRATE THE CHANGING SEASONS WITH YOUR CHILDREN!!

Welcome Summer! Make the first day/week/bit of summer into a celebration! With summer crafts, a scavenger hunt, songs and books, the kids will be delighted to dive into summer!! Let the summer fun begin.

Welcome summer with your children. Hello summer.

Summer is and has always been my favorite season. I love a hot summer night. They’re like magic. Somehow summer brings me back to the simple joys of childhood, even while I’m chasing the kids around being all responsible and everything. There’s nothing like the feeling of being tired from a fun day in the sun followed by a relaxing evening meal outdoors. Schedules are lax, there are plenty of fun outdoor activities to wear the kids out, and the heat gives us an excuse to lounge around sipping fruity drinks. What more could a gal want?

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SUMMER BUCKET LIST IDEAS

Free Printable Poster

This summer bucket list ideas poster is 2 feet tall and you can print it at home!

Summer Bucket List Ideas Poster Free Printable

Welcome to the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! I, for one, am excited. Summer is my favorite time of year. Whether you’re looking to make sure you don’t miss a thing this summer or simply looking for ways to keep the kids active and entertained, this summer bucket list ideas poster is for you. And the best part? It’s POSTER sized! Print it out and hang it on your wall, then check items off as you do them. It’s the perfect way to add excitement through anticipation, and have satisfaction as you check things off. Then, at the end of the season, you can discuss your fun memories as you look over all the things you did!

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FREE PRINTABLE FATHER’S DAY CARDS

Make dad or grandpa feel loved with these free printable Father’s Day cards and frameable Father’s Day “about dad” printables.

Free Printable Father's Day cards

Make dad or grandpa feel loved this Father’s Day by making them something about them! These free printable Father’s Day Cards and frameable Father’s Day “about dad” printables have fill-ins for the little ones, and usually result in some adorable answers. They make great Father’s Day gifts, and amazing keepsakes.

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HOW WE GROW LOLLIPOPS FROM SEEDS

Want to grow your own lollipops from seeds in your garden this Easter season? We do it every year!

lollipops we grew from seeds

I like to add a little magic to Easter by growing lollipops from seeds. After all, it is the one day a year that they’ll actually bloom! 😉 Have some fun with the little ones and plant some jelly beans that will bloom into yummy lollipops Easter morning.

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DIY Flower Pens | How To Make Them

These DIY flower pens are SO easy to make and look so pretty on display in a simple vase or mason jar to make a flower pen bouquet. They will keep you smiling whether you’re writing a love note or doing your (dreaded) taxes!

Use pretty DIY flower pens to brighten your day

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Welcome Spring with Your Children!!

CELEBRATE THE CHANGING SEASONS

Welcome Spring! Make the first day of spring into a celebration! With crafts, a scavenger hunt, songs and books, the kids will be delighted to say hello to spring!!

After a long winter, there’s nothing like welcoming spring. The flowers blooming, the birds chirping, outdoor play on the horizon!! We love to mark the beginning of each new season with a celebration. It’s a wonderful learning experience for children. It brings awareness to the seasons, the calendar and the cycle of nature. [Read more…]

HOW TO CUT A MONEY SLOT IN A LID

Learn how to cut a money slot in a lid so you can turn any jar into a money savings jar! I recently did a post on how I made this DIY Money Jar (find it HERE). The only part I didn’t cover was how I cut the hole in the jar lid. I wanted […]

HOW TO MAKE A MONEY JAR

This easy tutorial will teach you how to make a money jar. You can use this method to create a money savings jar for any purpose. Save money for travel, your wedding, honeymoon, or anything else you’re saving towards! I made this adorable Adventure Fund jar for my mom for her birthday. This simple tutorial […]

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEANING

We all know (or should know) the Pledge of Allegiance by heart, but what does the Pledge of Allegiance mean? I break it down simply, so you can even help the kids understand. Free printable included! What good is reciting the words if we’re wondering “What does the Pledge of Allegiance mean”? Let’s break this […]

How to Make NO RECIPE LASAGNA

No recipe lasagna is SO simple to throw together. Plus you get leftovers, so it is at least 2 meals in one! Make a second one to freeze while you’re at it, and you’ve accomplished at least 4 meals in less than an hour. Instead of a lasagna recipe, why not just add a few […]