Looking for fantastic Thanksgiving books for your kids? We always make a trip to the library to pick out reading material for this special holiday all about family, and thankfulness. Today I'm sharing our family's favorite books all about this thankful day! So, dig in and enjoy this feast of books. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about 15 Fantastic Thanksgiving Books Kids Will Love
Fall/Winter
Pursuing A Slow December
Hello, December my old friend...I see you've made it around once again. Usually, the thought of you sends me into a blind panic. There is always so much chaos that you seem to bring, like a whirlwind of activities, parties, get-togethers, and pressures to make everything MAGICAL. This year... This year things will be different. This year I'm pursuing you in a different way. I'm after a … [Read more...] about Pursuing A Slow December
Our Favorite Fall Books
Our favorite fall books include those with gorgeous illustrations and beautiful stories. With the cooler nights comes the change in seasons. Autumn is upon us as is apple picking, falling leaves and of course pumpkins! Don't you just love fall? Changes in the seasons result in changes in the seasonal books on our shelves. I hope you enjoy some of our fall favorites! This … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Fall Books
Fireworks Activities and Books for Kids
Fireworks and Firecrackers are used by many different cultures all over the world to celebrate important holidays and events. Whether it's New Year's or the Fourth of July your child is going to hear the POW and see the dazzling displays of fireworks at some point. Nearly every major holiday from Chinese New Year to Guy Fawkes Day include these exploding creations. But where did the humble … [Read more...] about Fireworks Activities and Books for Kids
Printable Harry Potter Valentines
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these Printable Harry Potter Valentines! As many of you know we are a household obsessed with Harry Potter. Though we've read all of the books we are in the process of re-reading the series again aloud. As such our son specifically asked for Harry Potter themed Valentines to give to his friends and fellow Gryffindors. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Printable Harry Potter Valentines
Favorite Winter Picture Books
Cozy up with our favorite winter picture books for kids! These books are sure to warm and excite your little ones as they dive into stories of snow, ice, nature, and family. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Favorite Winter Picture Books for Kids Do your kids devour books? Here are some of my children's absolute favorite books … [Read more...] about Favorite Winter Picture Books
Borax Crystal Snowflakes
Borax crystal snowflakes are a fun STEAM activity for children of all ages. Remember STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! These snowflake crystals are also great if you live in a warmer climate that doesn't see much real snow or if you just want to make some fun decorations! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for … [Read more...] about Borax Crystal Snowflakes
Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy
Like "Little House in the Big Woods" Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy! We were so thrilled to get our first snow here in East Tennessee! It was white, fluffy, and gloriously cold! So cold in fact that, if out long enough, your face and hands hurt! The children pointed out that when the sun's rays hit it just right; it looked like millions of diamonds covering the ground. Of course, the … [Read more...] about Make Maple Syrup Snow Candy
Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids and Books About Snow
Did you know that you could freeze bubbles? We discovered the joy of frozen bubbles during our last snow! As long as your temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, then you too can enjoy some frozen bubble fun with the kids! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids You'll need a few things … [Read more...] about Frozen Bubble Fun for Kids and Books About Snow
New Year’s Eve Cootie Catcher
If you're looking for a fun activity for your children on New Year's Eve while they excitedly wait for the ball drop then you might enjoy our New Year's Eve Cootie Catcher! It tells the future...kinda like a magic 8 ball! Simply print, fold, and then ask it simple yes or no questions. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. New … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Cootie Catcher