We fell in love with the Upstate of South Carolina on a visit to see my parents. They moved from the Atlanta area to Greenville, SC and lived only a mile outside of the revitalized downtown. Their condo was a short walk to beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy River. We would walk with the […]

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Just as the concept of SMART goals is crucial in life, it is also crucial in the academic life of your kids, particularly in their elementary years. Aside from choosing girls’ and boys’ uniform shirts with chest pockets, preparing them for their extracurricular life in school will shape their school experience in meaningful ways. So, […]

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Every household has a roll of duct tape. Whether you have gray, green or another fancy color, duct tape pictures are a cheap kids activity for summer or a rainy day creative project. Duct tape counts as part of the simple art activities and one item activities collection. We have made these a few different […]

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We all need hot summer day activities for kids indoors during the summer months. Some days are stormy or just too humid for play outside. These ideas are all inexpensive to set up. They can be done by children from infants to school age. Hot summer day activities for kids are great summer boredom busters […]

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Activities to encourage your kids’ curiosity does not require expensive kits or classes. You can engage your children in fun explorations, simply. I know kids these days have a different childhood than in previous generations. Phones and screentime limits are just part of their daily life. As parents who may not have lived the same […]

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Create a kids art activity with rocks by making a rocks sculpture.

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Summer time is a balance between wide open days and structured activities. Some days we decide what to do with a moment’s notice. Other days we build in more structure so mama does not lose her mind. 😉 I am excited for summer days and summer fun including my go-to lists of summer boredom busters […]

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We have lived in some prime locations near state and national parks. Because of that, we have been hiking with our kids since they were babies. Hiking with kids is a great family activity when you plan ahead. Whether you will be hiking with an infant or an older child, this guide will prepare you […]

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Preschoolers need a lot of active time each day. When stuck inside during the winter months we moms need some help with planning in fun winter boredom busters for preschool kids. The good news is most hands-on activities will get your preschooler interested right away. I have quite a few fun winter activities to share […]

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