I am still trying to get used to the fact that summer is over. It has been a tough transition for me. I won't bore you with all that though! I did want to share this easy Summer Photo Journal for Kids. Gavin created this project all by himself right before school started back. I had purchased … [Read More...]
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Sports Week Crafts and Activities for Kids
We wrapped up Sports Week of our second annual DIY Summer Camp on Friday. What a fun week it was! I actually tried to relax a little and let the kids lead this one. Of course I made suggestions and we had to use the supplies I had already purchased. … [Read More...]
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ALDI Meal Planning Dinner Ideas
It's time for another ALDI Meal Plan! I get asked a lot about how I can shop at ALDI for all of our groceries. Maybe I'm just so used to shopping there that I know how to plan our meals around ALDI. Here is an example of the groceries I purchased a … [Read More...]
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Simple Ideas for a Backyard Art Party
Looking for a simple party idea for kids? Having a Backyard Art Party can be an easy and fun way to throw a celebration! We did this a few years ago for our daughter's birthday. It would also be a fun … [Read More...]
ALDI Carnitas Pork Shoulder Roast Easy Meal Ideas
The Carnitas Pork Shoulder Roast might be my all time favorite ALDI item. It is so easy to cook in the crockpot all day. It is also an expensive way to feed my family. Groceries and food prices … [Read More...]
Simple Summer Activities for Kids
Summer Break will be here in about a week for us! We usually enjoy doing a DIY Summer Camp with lots of fun themes and activities. While I enjoy that, we may just do a few themes this year and … [Read More...]
How to Host an Owl Diaries Book Club for Kids
It is exciting to see kids coming together over their love of books! When my daughter was in first grade, she and a lot of her classmates were really into the Owl Diaries Series. This is a chapter … [Read More...]
Love Is Kind FREE Printable Coloring Page
Happy Valentine's Day! Did you also know that it is National Random Acts of Kindness Week? I love that schools use this week to encourage kindness. You can use this Love Is Kind Free Printable … [Read More...]
Heart Painting with Cardboard Tubes
Valentine's Day is already next week! I have an easy activity for you today to help celebrate. Heart Painting with Cardboard Tubes is super easy and a lot of fun. Plus it is a great art project for … [Read More...]
How to Make Valentine Oobleck
If you enjoy messy play, this activity is for you! Valentine Oobleck is so fun and easy to make. It's a great activity to do indoors when it's cold or rainy outside. It is also a great outdoor … [Read More...]
Easy Heart Cinnamon Rolls for Valentine’s Day Breakfast
How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? We usually have some simple but fun food like these Easy Heart Cinnamon Rolls. I also like to make pink strawberry smoothies and order heart shaped pizza for … [Read More...]