Schools are closed and kids are at home. So how do you keep your children entertained while educating them too? Here are ten suggestions that will not only keep your children busy but also help you bond with them.
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"Dr. Seuss was a storyteller in the grandest sense of the word. Not only did he tell fantastical tales of far-away places but he also gave us a unique visual language that carried his stories to new heights of artistic...
I thrive on organization. Clutter makes me crazy. As our family continued to grow, I realized keeping up with all the kids' milestones, paperwork and memorabilia was getting overwhelming. I cringed at the idea of subsequent children not having all...
Are you tired of hearing, "I'M BORED?!" I know I am! Fortunately, there are quite a few ways to cure that boredom! So, here you go!
100 Boredom Busters For Your Family
Go to the library.
Read a magazine.
Cut up the magazine...
I squealed when I saw my friend's baby shower pics on Facebook. Maybe it was because I'm way past being in the know and this was my first time seeing this kind of DIY iron-on decal-ing.
Or, maybe it's because...
Spring is here and right along with it comes some beautiful weather. That gorgeous weather means it's a great time to spend some quality family time outdoors.
One way you can do that is to create a fairy garden together....
Everyone loves a handmade gift for special holidays, but it can be an overwhelming task to take on. Below are five super easy and inexpensive crafts you can tackle with your toddler to create those perfect handmade gifts for Valentine's Day.
Toilet...
Doing crafts is soooo relaxing for me. I just love it! There's something about using my hands to create something I can treasure in my home or give as a gift that makes me feel good. Fortunately, there are some great...
Let me start by saying, my husband is an absolute doll and most anything I ask him to do, he’s all in. He does, however, draw the line at any request to embark on a “quick trip” with me to...
My little one just turned three and it is getting more difficult to keep her entertained for any extended period of time. I stay home with her and she currently does not attend pre-school, so we have a LOT...
For the past three years, my boys and I have been making leprechaun traps to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It is so much fun! We make a trap, come up with a plan to catch the sneaky little bugger,...
I swear I woke up one morning to find I no longer had a baby, I had a toddler, but I still had so much baby stuff!
Baby Products: loads of them probably fell upon you when you brought home...
"Mommy, can we paint your nails?"
It was a simple request. But it was also a request I was slightly afraid to grant. A seven-year-old and a four-year-old painting my nails? This could only go one direction...
Did I really want...
Last year I was watching a holiday show and the host held a Gingerbread House making party for her daughter and friends. It was such a cute idea and looked so fun! I decided then and there I would...
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Columbia Family Events | May
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make...
