Earth Day is on April 22nd, so what better time to get those kids outdoors on a nature walk? Earth Day activities don’t need to be complicated. In fact, sometimes it is the simplest of activities that can be the most meaningful to little ones. Going on a nature walk is simple, full of fun…
The Ultimate Playdough Recipe
Sometimes it is fabulous to have a trick or two up your sleeve for when you need a quick craft or activity to save the day. My ULTIMATE, Easy, No-Cook, BEST Playdough Recipe EVER is definitely one trick that needs to be up there friends. Five minutes to make, and lasts for 6 months! I…
My Best Money Saving Tip
I thought I would share something a little bit different than I usually do with you today. But I know most of you are home with young children, and in that stage of life I thought you might also be trying to pinch a few pennies, as we are. So today I wanted to share…
Teaching Kids to Knit
I am excited to partner with Oak Meadow today to bring you this post on teaching kids to knit. Teaching your child to knit might sound a little daunting. It certainly did to me a few years ago when it was time to teach my son. I learned to knit myself when I was very…
SPECTACULAR Minute to Win It Kids Party Games!
Has your family tried Minute to Win It games? We have recently gotten into them, and guys – they are AWESOME for family fun! I decided to pull together a collection of our 10 favourite Minute to Win It games for kids. As you might know, we have a big range of ages in our…
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Ideas for Families!
If you are staying home this New Year, why not make the absolute most of it? Wish the old year farewell, and welcome the New Year with those you hold dearest and make some amazing memories too. I have found some absolutely Rockin New Years Eve ideas for families. These ideas are simple and fun…
Homemade Halloween Costumes for the Wild Child
Don’t you just love a sweet homemade Halloween costume? I was perusing Pinterest, as I have been known to do a time or two (hundred), and kept finding these adorable DIY costumes that I thought were perfect for this nature loving Mama and her little free spirits. Since I know so many of you also…
TONS of Seed Activities for Kids
Do you know what Fall is perfect for? Some fun seed activities for kids! All of our plants have gone to seed, so we are finding so many treasures outside. It is amazing to see all of the different types of seeds. I thought I would compile a list of some seed activities for kids…
Finding a Focus to our Days
It is so easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of life, isn’t it? I know it can’t be just me. I find this feeling especially elevated at this time of year. As I am planning our coming homeschool year I find myself easily swept away with the amazing curriculum, classes, and activities available…
Wild-Child Wind Spinner
There are an awful lot of trees in our new house. Sammy recently made a birdhouse with his Papa, and it made me think about this post from last spring. I think it is time to make some more wind spinners with my wild child. Here is my original post, in case you would like…