Comfort Gray = A Happy Room!
This is an unusual post for me. I obviously don’t normally share decorating ideas on my blog, mostly because I am not very good at decorating! But I was so excited about how our recent master bedroom makeover turned out…
Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!
There were lots of great ideas shared last week. Here are just a few… Make a water wall out of a pallet from It’s Gravy, Baby! True Aim shares a fun science experiment using bottles of water in a light…
30 for 30 Challenge: Day 7 (Human Choo-Choo Train)
It’s Day 7 of our 30 for 30 Challenge! Today was one of those times when playing with something ordinary (sidewalk chalk) led to something extraordinarily creative! After handing Big Brother the chalk, he was determined to build a railroad….
5 Ways to Get More Traffic from Pinterest
If you have a blog, you have surely felt the positive effects of Pinterest in recent months. Pinterest has completely revolutionized the way that bloggers promote their posts and the way that readers find ideas and articles! Pinterest is currently…
30 for 30 Challenge: Days 5 & 6 (A Mini-Vacation, Swimming, and an Aquarium)
I didn’t completely slack off on Day 5 of our 30 for 30 Challenge…we were traveling (and I intentionally left the laptop at home). :) Prince Charming is out of town on business until Friday, so my mom and I…
At What Age Should Kids Start Using Computers?
Guest Post by Graham Milton For any parent raising a child in this web-savvy world, the conundrum of when to allow kids access to computers and other electronic devices is a tough one. While you certainly want your children…
Gift Idea: Science Kit for Kids (with free printables)
I love the idea of giving a gift to a child that involves quality time together, discovery, and maybe even a little learning! A Science Kit offers just that…plus lots of fizzing, zooming, and reacting! Actually, the entire reason…
30 for 30 Challenge: Day 4 (Poppers)
It’s the fourth day of our 30 for 30 Challenge and I already feel more connected to my kids! This evening we played with some Snappers (or what we call Poppers) that I bought the day after 4th of July…
Make Your Own Solar Oven
I’m a little sad that all the fun and fascinating science experiments are coming to an end…this is the very last one! I hope you have enjoyed this series as much as we have! This last “experiment” will be lots…
30 for 30 Challenge: Day 3 (Zingo)
It’s Day 3 of our 30 for 30 Challenge! We had a hectic and crazy day today with church this morning, lunch with my family, helping host a baby shower at church, and small group at our house this evening….
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30 for 30 Challenge: Day 2 (Water Balloon Fight)
We had lots of fun this evening with a good ol’ fashioned family water balloon fight! I’ve forgotten how much fun this can be! :) Ready for a “fight” (sorry for the blurry picture)! This picture makes me laugh…obviously….
Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!
There were lots of great ideas shared last week. Here are just a few… Train Up a Child shares a fun idea for making homemade glow-in-the-dark paint! I am a firm believer that every child needs swimming lessons. If you…
30 for 30 Challenge: Day 1 (3D Angry Birds)
I’m so glad I have you all for accountability! I woke up this morning feeling irritable and dreary, much like the weather around here. We went to the zoo for a short while this morning (since it was so much…
Facebook Changes and a Request
I figured Facebook would be making some changes after they went public and my suspicions were correct. Facebook is now charging pages (like mine) up to $75 PER POST to ensure that all of the individuals who already “like” I…
Build a Hovercraft
Hovercrafts aren’t just for the future…you can make your very own right now with items you probably already have in your home! We all thought this experiment from the Fascinating Science for Kids eBook was pretty amazing. Even Prince Charming said, “Wow…that…
30 for 30 Challenge
I have a confession: I am not very good at playing with my kids. Sure, I can create activities and facilitate play with the best of them…but I am normally content to just sit on the sidelines and watch…
Make Your Own Compass
We’re winding down on Fascinating Science for Kids experiments…we only have two left! Today we’re learning how to make a compass using water, a bowl, a needle, and a piece of craft foam or waxed paper! This idea originally came…