How to teach your kids to be kind on the internet using the free Be Internet Awesome games and lessons from Google! Parents, this article is a must-read. Give me five minutes to tell you why. When I first started blogging 5 years ago, the internet was a place that I felt was still very dangerous for kids. As a… Read More
7 Ways To Regulate Screen Time This Summer
How to regulate and decrease screen time this summer. Help kids (and yourself) disconnect with media and connect with each other using these 7 tips. I will be the first to admit that I LOVE my electronic devices, specifically my cell phone. I use it every single day for work AND for fun. It does so much for me, just… Read More
Rebate Key Review: How Does It Work
Hey, who doesn’t love a good rebate or the chance to get money back from a purchase? Today I’m sharing with you my review of www.rebatekey.com. Rebate Key is a website where you can find different products from Amazon, Walmart, or Jet.com at clearance prices and often FREE after rebate. It’s a place where sellers can get rid of their… Read More
True Citrus Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be True Sweepstakes
It’s the first day of May . . . which means summer is around the corner and for me that means I have to get drinkin’ my water. I get dehydrated so quickly. And if I don’t drink enough water, I get headaches, and yes, I even get kidney stones (so horrible!). Does this happen to anyone else? So I… Read More
11 Fun STEM Birthday Party Ideas
You know we are truly living in modern times when playtime is combined with learning. Nowadays the combination of learning and fun is so creatively done that kids may not even notice how much they are learning because of the pure enjoyment that comes from these new activities . . . well at least that’s the hope, right? My daughter’s… Read More
Ultimate List of Unique Nativity Sets For Christmas
Huge list of unique and fun Christmas Nativity sets! Get some ideas for your nativity this year. Don’t get mad, I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I wanted to share with you my Ultimate List of Unique Christmas Nativity Sets! I’m sure some of you out there decorate for Christmas BEFORE Thanksgiving so I wanted to give you… Read More
Family Fire Safety Checklist and Kids Printables
Every once in awhile I have to stray from my normal happy posts and talk about some important safety stuff. Safety and prevention are all part of living a blissful life, so I’m taking some time today to remind you about fire safety and prevention. October is National Fire Safety Month so we decided as family that we needed to… Read More
Kindness Buggles Craft Kit
Here’s all you need to know about the Buggles Craft for kids! Kindness Buggles encourage kids to be extra nice and serve others. Introducing The Kindness Buggles Craft Kit! My ever-popular Buggles Crafts have evolved into a fun service-oriented activity for kids and families. There is a Christmas Kindness Buggles Kit, a Thanksgiving Buggles Craft Kit and even Halloween Buggles! … Read More
Christmas in July Scripture Stackers Giveaway!
Hey, I know it’s hot outside. I’m dripping with sweat after just going out to get my mail. Ugh. I’m in the mood to think of cooler temperatures and the warm fuzzies of Christmas. So this week Our Picnic Tree and I have teamed up to bring you a fun Christmas in July giveaway!! If you have a Lego… Read More
4 Easy Ways to Spice Up Boring Brownies
*This post may contain affiliate links. It’s almost Valentine’s Day and I’m not gonna lie–I love a good brownie. They may just be my favorite dessert. And I’m not gonna lie again–I love brownies from a box just as much as made-from-scratch brownies. Sorry, folks, but it’s true. So today I bring you 4 Easy Ways to Spice Up Boring… Read More
Real Ice Castles
*This post is sponsored by US Family Guide. January can be boring. Time to switch it up with some Ice Castles. Have you seen the ice castles? Yes, real ICE CASTLES?! For all my friends in Utah, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and Edmonton, you can visit Ice Castles. I have seen a lot of chatter about these Ice Castles and I’ve… Read More
Fun Magazines to Get Kids to Read
* I was given some magazines to try and review for Redan Publishing company. No other compensation was received. All opinions and ideas are my own. Well, I told you I would check out the Redan Publishing magazines for kids and I did. We love ’em folks. The Fun to Learn magazines for children are great–especially for elementary-aged kids. There… Read More