Connect with your family without breaking the bank. When you dreamed of having a family you pictured outings, adventures, laughing around the kitchen table. But then the kids actually came and most of the time you’re too busy trying to keep up to figure out how to create a magical, screen-free environment where everyone feels […]
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Kids Playground Games
There are lots of games kids can play outdoors when they are given a flat paved surface. Kids’ parents or even their grandparents may remember playing some of these activities when they were younger. None of these outdoor games for kids require much equipment – they only need a jump rope and a small bouncing […]
Aladdin Disney Movies: How to Draw Aladdin and Abu
In honor of the new Aladdin Disney movie out on Blu-ray today, Art for Kids Hub has created a step-by-step guide on how to draw the lovable characters, Aladdin and his sidekick Abu! Check out the video below: For printable PDF: How to Draw Aladdin and Abu Pin it for later: The live-action adaptation of […]
Family Worship Ideas for Your Family
Over the years, I have featured many devotional books that are great for family worship. My husband and I have committed to doing family worship with our children. Though, we aren’t as consistent as we want to be, our kids do know that it is important. God is the foundation of our lives and we […]
Family Life
Kids Playground Games
There are lots of games kids can play outdoors when they are given a flat paved surface. Kids' parents or even their grandparents may remember … [Read More...]
Print this Tracker for Your Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge
Reading is a requirement in our house. Thankfully, both of my kids love to read. Well, Isabella loves reading books. Nate still loves being read … [Read More...]
7 Ways to Get Your Kid to Break Bad Habits
From nose picking to thumb sucking- there are a plenty of inappropriate habits that your little one might pick up over the course of his growth … [Read More...]
10 Important Tips for Organizing and Cleaning with Kids in the House
Children, as the saying often goes, are a blessing. However, they are also closely akin to a natural disaster when it comes to keeping a home … [Read More...]
Faith
52 Uncommon Family Adventures
Connect with your family without breaking the bank. PC: Moody Publishers Facebook When you dreamed of having a family you pictured outings, … [Read More...]
Family Worship Ideas for Your Family
Over the years, I have featured many devotional books that are great for family worship. My husband and I have committed to doing family worship … [Read More...]
Gritty and Graceful: 15 Inspiring Women of the Bible
God gave girls grit and grace. From the very beginning, God looked to girls and women to teach, to lead, to love, to change the world. What a … [Read More...]
My Promise Bible for Coloring, Reflection, and Creative Journaling
"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." 2 Corinthians 1:20 It's hard to believe that … [Read More...]
Travel
Visit Mount Rainier with Kids for the Day
It always amazing me how many great attractions and sights that I have not been to in my own state. I grew up here in Washington and there is … [Read More...]
Family Travel: Spring Break Guide to Phoenix Arizona
If you’re looking for a great place with unique destinations and sights to see, Phoenix Arizona is your place to be. This can be a great place to … [Read More...]
Kauai Vacation: One Week in Kauai with Kids
When we planned to visit Kauai Hawaii for Spring Break with my parents and sister, we decided to visit an Island that we had not been to before. … [Read More...]
Fun Family Time in Palm Desert California!
For Spring Break this year, our family visited Palm Desert, California. My husband's aunt owns a home in a great gated community with 44 pools, … [Read More...]
Recipes
Easy to Recreate Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe
This time of year, we always have tomatoes and cucumbers in the fridge. The last few weeks at church, someone has been bringing a tomato cucumber … [Read More...]
Fireworks Cookies for Your 4th of July Celebration
We LOVE the 4th of July in here at the Long house. Each year we attend our local small town parade and then head to my parents house for a large … [Read More...]
Our Version of Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding (Vegan and GF!)
Honestly, the great thing about bread pudding is you can't really "mess it up". If you just throw in great tasting, quality ingredients and bake … [Read More...]
The Little Mermaid Party Idea: Flounder Cake Pops
The Little Mermaid has always been a favorite Disney cartoon here in the Long House. If you're thinking of having a Little Mermaid party or maybe … [Read More...]
DIY and Crafts
Disney Descendants Birthday Party – (Desecendants 3 is Available on DVD!)
When Descendants first came out on the Disney Channel it was a hit for my Tween girl. She was a fan from the start. I shared free party printables here on the blog, and I still get consistent traffic from that blog post. Do you have a Disney Descendants fan in the house? About Disney […]
Print this Tracker for Your Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge
Reading is a requirement in our house. Thankfully, both of my kids love to read. Well, Isabella loves reading books. Nate still loves being read to. What’s funny is, Nate is a better reader at 7 than Bella was. But, he prefers to be read to. Do you have book lovers in your house? Our […]
Captain Marvel Party Ideas (Free Activity Downloads!)
About Captain Marvel Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that introduces the MCU’s first stand-alone, female-franchise title character—Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel. When we first meet Danvers, she already possesses her superhero powers, having left her earthly life […]
13 Cute K-Cup Crafts for the Kids
If you’re like our family, you have a lot of K-cups lying around. What do you do with your K-cups? This month, since we will be celebrating Earth Day, why don’t you give the kids those empty K-cups and let them be creative? Here are 13 great ideas to repurpose K-cups: K Cup Turkey by Kori […]