Every year, after Halloween (or really, every holiday) has passed, I suddenly get all these ideas for fun things we should do next year. Enter the Halloween checklist.     Need something to do on October weekends? Pick from your list. Fit in all that pumpkin picking and hay rides and get lost in […] Read more…

I don’t know about you, but I think meal planning is one of the most stressful things of the entire week.  On weeks where I don’t think ahead on Sunday and write out a meal plan, without fail there will be panic come late afternoon on Monday. What are we eating tonight? SO- here is […] Read more…

  School is starting soon, and many of our children will be attending virtually for part of, if not all, the week.  With almost three months of virtual learning under our belt this past spring, I feel much better prepared to help my kids stay on track (and keep my own sanity) than I did […] Read more…

  I don’t get the chance to volunteer very often at school, but when I do, I love anything where I get to do some kind of arts and crafts with the kids (or reading to them, but that’s for another post).  In the past, I’ve had the kids create stained glass (aka tissue paper) […] Read more…

Spring is finally here and it’s time to get outside already. Let’s get going! Here are 50 fun family activities plus a printable bucket list for you to check off. Spring bucket list 1 Take a road trip 2 Fly a kite 3 Blow bubbles 4 Plant flowers 5 Climb a tree 6 Play mini […] Read more…

  Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. There’s tons of fun indoor things to do when the weather is howling outside, as well as lots to enjoy outside in the snow. Bundle up and let’s get started! 1 Build a snowman 2 Play a new board game 3 Go skiing […] Read more…