Are you searching for DIY renovations to improve your home? Fall is the best time for all your DIY home projects since the weather is perfect. You could upgrade or overhaul your gutters and give your home a new look. There are professionals who do gutter cleaning, repairs, and installment, but you can do it yourself. Clean your gutters, test them for leaks, and reinstall … [Read more...]
Quick Ways of Giving Your Garden A Makeover
It’s easy to put off a big task or home improvement project for months, if not years on end. But when it comes to your garden, the less attention you pay to it, the worse the issue may become for you in the future. However, if you’re keen to reconnect with your love of lawncare and gardening, there are some quick and impactful ways to transform any dull yard into a lush and … [Read more...]
Summer Boredom Busters by Age
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 for kids. Childhood goes so quickly! Ask me how I know...mom of a 14 year old … [Read more...]
Summer Outdoor Play for Tweens and Teens
The kids and I started making our summer bucket list. We are ready for time off from the school schedule! Our list includes day trips, fun events and play ideas for the kids and I to do during summer vacation. Little kids run and play all summer long, but the older kiddos can have some fun geared for them too! Summer outdoor play for tweens and teens will get the big kids off … [Read more...]
Top 10 Family Weekend Activities
Do you consider time with your family essential? What things do you find entertaining for your family? Perhaps you’re looking for some suggestions to make family time more enjoyable. If that’s the case, in this article of the top 10 weekend family activities, we will explore family and kid friendly activities you can do together. Families come in all ages, shapes and sizes. … [Read more...]
Guide to Hiking with Kids
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 to enjoy the time in nature. Family time in nature is recharge time for us. … [Read more...]
Simple Kitchen Sensory Play for Babies
Scanning videos on my phone, I came across one of the twins playing in our sensory table. It was 3 homes ago but I still remember the afternoon like it was yesterday. My babies played in the sensory table regularly. It was an almost daily occurrence when the weather was warm. I always set up simple sensory play for babies because they were quick, natural and let the kids have … [Read more...]
5 Quick Ideas to Make Your Home a Haven
This post is sponsored by Brightology. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure. #AD We stay at home moms were staying at home before it was a mandate. Cultivating a peaceful, happy home is our work. These are 5 quick ideas to make your home a haven. Each of these steps are what has made my home the soft place to land for my family. … [Read more...]
Outdoor Activities for Infants
You can take an infant outdoors for a little play time. With a few simple activities and the right weather, you can get your little one exploring outside! I am always looking for outdoor activities for infants. It can be a little stifling to be indoors all day long, and most children do much better during dinner prep time if they have burned off some energy outside. Even … [Read more...]
Supporting Your Child’s Seasonal Allergies
If you’re like me and living in the great Midwest, the summer season has yet to arrive in all its glory. We’re still stuck somewhere between transitioning from spring to summer with a lot of heavy rains and high winds. Unfortunately, most kids who suffer from seasonal allergies are not too happy with that. After the long winter season, all they want to do is be in the … [Read more...]
Kids Nature Mural Art for Outdoor Play
Summer time means getting creative to help the kids make use of the wide open days at home. Kids nature mural art for outdoor play and fine motor skills is super easy to set up and perfect for all ages to do together. I love the relaxed schedule of summer break. I like that my kids get to experience it too. They need breaks as much as we moms do. As much as I am a fan of … [Read more...]
How to Create a Butterfly Garden
By Lisa Brown Teaching children about butterflies can be done in a respectful way. We do this by teaching them to be observers in the butterfly’s natural habitat. A wonderful way to teach children all about butterflies is to teach them how to create a butterfly garden! … [Read more...]