The first thing every kid does upon arrival home from school is look for a snack. A favorite at our house was Shake-A-Pudding. Not only do you get a nutritious snack, this provides a fun activity as well! Here is what you need: 1-box of instant pudding, your choice of flavor 1- plastic container with […]
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Recently, we attended a charity event for spinal cord injury victims and their families. The event coordinators had provided lots of easy, fun activities for the children. One of these activities was a watermelon seed spitting contest. What fun the kids had! This reminded me of a time in college when a group […]
Water Mist Fun
I love going to zoos and parks that have mist coming up out of the sidewalk. It is so much fun to watch the children playing in the mist as the sun creates rainbows through the water droplets around their smiling, giggling faces! Or, even better to go to an amusement park and walk through […]
Water Balloons!
The sun is blazing, it is hot outside. The kids are bored and it is too hot to think about doing anything! Now is the PERFECT time to pull out a bag of balloons, put on your swim suits and have a family water fight! Recently, I volunteered for Vacation Bible School. The first couple […]
On the Road Again…Travel Fun!
As the summer months fly by, many families are taking a vacation before school starts. As fun as it is to go places, the drive to get there can often be a bit stressful. Below are a few of the many activities that families can enjoy together while on a road trip. Travel safely! […]
Fruit Sparkle Ice Cubes
The dog days of summer are upon us. Below are a few recipes that my kids loved (the whole family actually) that can perk up your day, cool off a hot, weary body and add a splash of fun and pep to a sizzling afternoon of high temperatures. When the kids were little a neighbor […]
Going, Going, Gone!
It was a very hot summer day. White fluffy clouds on a background of clear blue, and a hot blazing sun filled the sky. She was bent over intently looking at two tiny water spots on the sidewalk. It wasn’t raining. Curious, I watched and waited. She skipped a little and putting her hand inside a foam […]
Color Changing Flowers
A mile from our house, I stopped at a stop sign and sucked in a breath of wonder at the colorful feast before my eyes. The ditch was filled with white lacy Queen Anne’s Lace, bright yellow Brown Eyed Susan’s, and pale cornflower blue Chicory. It was if an artist had spent the evening painting a masterpiece […]
Creative Family Fun Resource
Are you at a loss as to what to do when your child claims boredom? The Pinterest site listed below was originally created to support parents, children and families. It is inspired by the basic concepts presented in the book: Miraculous, Magical Moments in Minutes: Over 500 Quick, Easy Activities for Adults and Children […]
Insects, Reptiles and Amphibians… Oh My!
Summer has arrived and the great outdoors is bursting with life that peaks the curiosity of young explorers! Last week I was greeted by a tiny ring neck snake at the door of my barn. He was smaller around than my little finger and about six inches long. He lifted his head to inspect me, then quickly […]
