easter advent coloring page for kids

During the holidays I shared a Nativity Advent coloring sheet that my friend Heidi had helped me with. Of course, by “help” I mean that she was the artistic ability behind it and it was just my idea. Then, at the beginning of the year I started getting an idea to do a similar thing… Continue reading easter advent coloring page for kids

screen free road trip tips and ideas for kids

Our family loves to travel and we look for every chance we can to go on adventures together. However, as a family of seven this often means that we’re road tripping. I mean, have you priced out plane tickets for a family lately?! Luckily, with the kids in a Charter school/homeschool hybrid program and Mike… Continue reading screen free road trip tips and ideas for kids

25+ rainy day activities kids will love

Recently my kids were having a playdate that they had been looking forward to for awhile. My go-to suggestion for playdates is always the same–go outside. So I was slightly panicked when the day arrived and it was raining. In our small house which rainy day activities would be able to entertain that many kids?… Continue reading 25+ rainy day activities kids will love

diy outdoor car track for toys

Today is a day that all of my kiddos have been waiting for for awhile–the day that Disney•Pixar’s Cars 3 comes out in theaters! Our whole family are big fans of the Disney•Pixar’s Cars franchise. From the movies to the rides to toys we just can’t get enough! Speaking of toys, I can’t wait to… Continue reading diy outdoor car track for toys

acts of kindness to do with your kids this school year

Something that I have been thinking a lot about lately is ways to spread more kindness. The world could always use more light and goodness. This is also something that I want to instill in my children and I don’t think it’s ever too young to start! Here are some fun random acts of kindness with kids… Continue reading acts of kindness to do with your kids this school year