As we are starting our veggie garden, I am reminded of the end of our gardening season last year. We had so many extra vegetables that the kids set up a vegetable stand – and had a blast. Creating a business is such a fun activity for kids – and also FULL of math activities!…
Archives for May 2014
6 Outdoor DIY Projects for Kids Play Spaces!
We have a very large backyard, complete with loads of ‘potential’. Currently, we have a big vegetable garden and a wooden swing set. I have been waiting to put a lot of time and energy (and money) into the backyard, as we are looking to move soon. However, with another summer quickly approaching I am…
Build-a-Dump Truck Craft – It Really Works!
Looking to make a dump truck craft that really works? So were we – so we did – and it works! Last week I wrote about 22 Amazing egg carton crafts for kids, and in that post was an idea from Rub Some Dirt on it Blog, on building a dump truck. Have a click…
Going Home
It wasn’t even one month ago when we excitedly met Farmer Chris to get our 12 chicken eggs. With six little (and very eager) helping hands they were lovingly placed in an incubator and watched very closely. And 20 days later, met with so much eager anticipation, we watched our very first chick, Chirpy, hatch…
An Invitation to Play in the Rain
We had a few rainy days this week. When it is drizzly, we often will still head outside to play in the rain – usually some puddle splashing or bike riding, but when it is quite rainy we generally stay indoors and play indoor rainy day activities (like this ultimate rainy day fun one!) But…