50% off Plasma Cars Today Only
Today only, get 50% off Plasma Cars on Amazon, making them $34.98! We got one of these for Little Brother last year for his birthday and it has been a HUGE hit! Right now, Amazon has red, blue,…
Mess-Free Pumpkin Play for Babies
Little Sister has become quite curious over the last few months. Combined with the fact that she is now mobile, Â life has gotten much busier! She loves exploring different textures (and ultimately putting them in her mouth). I thought…
Silly Putty Melting Jack-O-Lantern
We made homemade silly putty this week and created our own melting pumpkins! This was also a great time to discuss the 3 different states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) and point out that silly putty is neither one! I am…
What Does a Degree Mean to You and Your Family?
What does a college degree mean to you and your family? Is it uncharted territory in your family? An opportunity for a better future? A lifelong achievement? An example for your children? For me and my husband, it…
Ordering the Books of the Bible with Ping Pong Balls
Last year I made a Books of the Bible Puzzle as a hands-on way for kids at our church to remember the order of the books of the Bible. I thought it was time for a new activity and…
45% Off Retro Games Today Only (10/9)
Did you grow up playing with Slinky’s and Lincoln Logs? Amazon has these and many more “retro” toys for 45% off today only. These would be fun stocking stuffers for kids and adults alike! You can see all of the…
Magic Jack-O-Lantern
This is a super-fun Halloween twist on our Fizzy Balloons experiment. It has been quite a while since we have done this experiment, so the boys had a great time watching the chemical reaction “magically” inflate the Jack-O-Lantern balloon….
Texture Boards for Babies
 Baby Girl is officially mobile! She has been crawling like crazy for the last few weeks and life is getting a little crazier around here as we scramble to baby-proof our house once again. I shared an idea on Instagram…
Drinking Straw Sensory Tub
I saw the idea for this colorful drinking straw sensory tub at Little Brother’s preschool. It is so simple, can be easily reused, and provides a unique texture! And since it is plastic, it won’t attract pests (like rice…
Building Solomon’s Temple with Golden Blocks
I am still working on supplementing our church’s curriculum for the unit on Solomon. It is so intriguing to read about the building of the temple–how all the stones were pre-cut and no tool could be heard in temple while it…
Freezer-Friendly Crock Pot Turkey Curry Chili
I am just dipping my toes into the world of curry, thanks to this recipe from my mom. It is delicious, can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd, and is only 185 calories per serving!!!! Oh,…
Proverbs 22:1 Activity for Preschoolers
 Last year our church purchased and implemented a brand new curriculum. It is wonderful but it needs some supplementation, especially for the younger children. I am in the process of writing supplemental lessons for a unit on Solomon and needed…
Clip the Color Activity for Toddlers
 I have just about every “subset” of young children:  a school-aged child, a preschooler, and a baby. I don’t currently have a toddler at home, however, but I recently came across these colorful clips at the Dollar General and knew they would…
A Solution for Organizing Headbands and Bows
Last week I asked for tips on the best ways to go about organizing headbands and bows for girls. There were so many great responses (you can read them all here) and I think I figured out a method of organizing all…
Personalized Character Alphabet Book
Little Brother is slightly character-obsessed. He loves characters from various cartoons/movies, so I wanted to put that “passion” to good use by helping to reinforce letter names and sounds by creating a character alphabet book for him. We don’t…
Ping Pong Alphabet Bounce
This is a super-simple activity that Little Brother loved! I used leftover ping pong balls from our hands-on blood demonstration and the plastic inserts that hold frozen quiche bites from a baby shower I helped with several months ago. To…
Books about Grandparents
Our children are truly blessed with the world’s greatest grandparents. Both my parents and my husband’s parents are simply crazy about their grandkids. It brings us so much joy to see our parents love our children so intensely. Since we…
Ivy Kids: September Monthly Literature-Based Kit
*This is a sponsored post. I was compensated for sharing my honest opinions on this product. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever wished you had an entire month’s worth of learning activities planned and prepped for your…