If you recall, we got our son a pirate ship for his birthday, and it’s been a big hit! So when the husband and I were out at my favorite Target and discovered all the pirate items in the dollar area, we had a field day! I began planning a “pirate day” then and there! […]
Free Summer Fun with the Kids
Are you looking for some fun, and free (or almost free) things to do with the kids this summer? How about trying out a few of these ideas? 1. Check out your local library. Many libraries offer a free summer reading program. The one we go to has weekly activities to participate in […]
I Love Bugs!
It’s no secret, my kids love bugs. We’ve had several kept as short-term pets. Remember our horned tomato caterpillar? So when I found I Love Bugs! at the library, I knew we had to check it out. After reading the book, several times, we set out for a bug hunt. Now, usually we find some good […]
Cha-Ching! Playing and Learning Together
Well, I found one – The catamarangermy daughter wanted. They had tons of fun playing store, with a little guidance from Mommy. I suggested they shop for food from the play kitchen, but little man opted for tools. (Just goes to show you, that the love of hardware stores runs in little boys’ blood.) He […]
Plastic Egg Activities
Easter is over, but the little plastic eggs are still roaming around the house, carried by little hands. I’ve been trying to think about what other fun we can have with them. The first seemed like a no-brainer to me: 1. Sorting! We sorted eggs by color. First we worked together to […]
