we've been reading this book with our kids over the past few weeks, and i must say that it is very refreshing to find a book that is not only entertaining for kids, but that teaches specifically about values, morals, and setting standards for themselves. this book is about a boy who is new to the ...
Archives for September 2013
*UPDATED* october 2013 general conference guide for kids
our ever-popular post, the ultimate guide to general conference with kids, has been updated with some new content for october 2013! you'll find all the same great ideas from before in addition to some new activity ideas to keep your kids happily entertained during conference, new conference packets, ...
chicken & wild rice wraps
this is one of those dinners you make when you've had a busy day and are quickly running out of time to get some good food in all those hungry mouths. you can use any leftover or rotisserie chicken - that makes it even faster! besides that, just cook up some rice, chop some lettuce, grab your ...
fall leaf crafts for kids
it must be fall - because my kids have been sick for 3 days. poor guys. it's one thing for me to catch a cold because i really wouldn't mind napping or reading a book while i try to get better. but kids need to be entertained! so since they couldn't play outside, i decided to bring the ...
free printable calendar :: october 2013
it's official - this year is going by too fast. i don't know where it's gone. but september's almost over so here's another free printable october calendar for you to jot your life in! happy autumn! ...
kids homework station
this is my first time having a kid in school - and i'm learning a lot! i'm learning how to get organized in the morning so we can all get out the door on time with smiles on our faces! i'm learning that there's a lot paperwork going back and forth between the school and home. (how do you keep ...
spooky spiders :: an easy halloween craft for kids
have you seen all the fun halloween decorations sneaking their way into the stores? my kids love going shopping with me and seeing all the fun things. so we've taken a break from all our school work this weekend to make a fun halloween craft - we made this super easy creepy spider craft that i ...
it’s about time :: free printable clock for kids
learning to tell time is a great thing for kids to know - it's all about numbers and categorizing. but beyond that, it's something that will help your child be able to stick to a schedule and become more independent. if his school starts at 8:00 am, for example, he won't need to solely depend on you ...
free printable school year calendar – for kids (or moms, too!)
since starting school only a few days ago, it seems like there's already so much to keep track of for both my student-kid & myself. our family calendar is full with things our family gets to do - practices, appointments, playdates, etc. and there's not much room to write in anything else. so i ...
homemade salsa
the last couple of years i've planted a salsa garden: tomatoes, green peppers, jalapeno peppers, etc. so it would only make sense that at summer's end i would make some homemade salsa to can - you just can't beat garden freshness in the middle of winter! this recipe is one that my sister's been ...