Sizzling burgers on the grill, ice cold lemonade, and kids splashing in the pool…Independence Day is known for family cookouts. Make it extra special this year and let the kids help decorate with American flags and this simple kids 4th of July craft. Make a few of these pinwheel-inspired wreaths with the kids before the […]
Memorial Day Sand Play
It’s Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start to summer for many. While it’s a great time to get together for family cook-outs and a swim in the pool, Memorial Day is really about so much more than that. It’s a time to remember all the servicemen who have died. This week I pulled out […]
Painted Sandwich Fun
Sometimes I like to make lunch a little more fun. When we had letter “P” day our lunch consisted of a variety of foods starting with “P” — peas, peaches, pudding… We’ve had owl sandwiches and trains. On other days sandwich cutters make it easy to create fun shapes like stars, […]
Thankful for the Freedoms We’re Blessed With
Happy Fourth of July! Sometimes it is easy to overlook the blessings in our lives. Negative messages bombard us every day: violence,wars, poverty, hatred… There are people who say they are ashamed to live in America, people who want to pick at every little fault. But this Thankful Thursday, in honor of Independence […]
Fourth of July Crafts and Treats
I can’t believe the 4th of July is almost here! This summer is flying by way too fast for this momma. (Can you tell my oldest will be starting school this year?) We’ve been having fun getting ready to celebrate America’s birthday. Last week we talked about the parts of the flag while […]
