Chicken nuggets, french fries, PB&J. There's a reason these pop up as frequent options on the kids menu. They're pretty standard kids fare because that's what most kids like. But sometimes you luck out and have a kiddo with a really well-developed palate (I could try and claim superior parenting but I have one of each...so it's probably just luck). It's always fun to ... Read More
Creating a Family Valentine’s Mail Station
About the time my oldest son was starting to read and write, I came up with the idea of making a Valentine's Mail Station as a simple invitation to encourage all of us to write to each other. Easy setup, budget-friendly, and self-sustaining, this project is the perfect way to create some authentic literacy experience in your house and build some fun family traditions. Related ... Read More
Can’t Miss Indianapolis Christmas Events for Kids
Seeing your children's eyes light up as they experience the magic of the holidays is one of the best feelings. Whether you're a local Hoosier or you're visiting the Circle City for the holidays, there are so many great options for adding some Christmas magic to the season. Theses are some of our family's favorites Our Favorite Indianapolis Christmas Events for Kids Special ... Read More
The Painless Way to Plan Kids Road Trip Activities When You’re Short on Time
Yes, I do love my minivan's DVD player and it's a staple of our road trip routine but I also don't love the idea of my kids watching 12 hours of videos as we make our way across the country. So it's nice to have some quality kids road trip activities to turn to without spending a ton of time printing out worksheets, searching for travel toys or making busy bags. Believe me, ... Read More
Game Winning Tips for Visiting the New Sports Legends Experience at The Children’s Museum
I have two boys who love to run and climb and jump and play as hard as they possibly can. And most of the time we end up visiting the playground to get all those wiggles out, but that also means that I'm sitting off to the side, maybe catching up on Instagram, (don't judge!) and letting them play on their own. Because as much as I want to fit my backside through those fun ... Read More