Spring is here! The sweet smell of apple blossoms fill the air and I find it is the perfect time to start gardening with the children. Since moving to the farm it seems the children have taken a wonderful interest in how plants grow. Perhaps it is because their uncle has been plowing the fields, perhaps it is because I keep pointing out all of the fruit trees in bloom, or perhaps they are just … [Read more...] about Gardening Books and Activities for Kids
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Nature Game Cootie Catcher
Get your kids moving, and observing the natural world around them with this Nature Game Cootie Catcher! The weather is warming, the birds are singing, and I don't know about you, but this mama is ready for some outside time with the kiddos! Since the children LOVED my Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller, I thought I'd create something for them with a bit of a nature challenge in … [Read more...] about Nature Game Cootie Catcher
Traveling with Kids: Remember to Bring Audio Books & a Big Travel Mug of Patience
The holidays are upon us and I find myself surrounded by the chaos that is holiday traveling with kids. Our bags are packed for our adventure and excitement is in the air. You know the excitement? The kind that prevents you and your children from sleeping all night long. It is akin to the excitement of Christmas Eve. Except you know that ten minutes after departure you will hear the … [Read more...] about Traveling with Kids: Remember to Bring Audio Books & a Big Travel Mug of Patience
16 Ocean and Sea Creature Books Your Kids will Love
Does your kiddo love to read ocean and sea creature books? Are they obsessed with the deep sea and all the inhabitants therein? Here are 16 of our favorite kid's books all about the ocean and the animals that live there! Summer is on the horizon and that means many families are preparing for vacations! More specifically many families, like us, will be making their way to the beach for fun in … [Read more...] about 16 Ocean and Sea Creature Books Your Kids will Love