Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Recipe Credit: Mom The Magneficent In honor of Trolls World Tour coming out on Blu-ray today, I have a fun kid-friendly recipe to share with you: Rainbow Pudding Pops. Robyn from Mom the Magnificent created these festive pudding pops that your kids are sure to love. Make sure to visit her blog post for all the Troll-tastic details. Rainbow Pudding Pops About Trolls World Tour Queen Poppy (Anna Kendrick), … [Read more...]
Buy Nintendo Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. With a selection of classic card games, tabletop games and digital delights from around the world, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics offers dozens of ways to relax and connect with friends and family. Four-in-a-Row, Texas Hold’em, Chess, Slot Cars, Mancala and so many others, this collection includes new and old favorites spanning centuries of strategy and creativity. It’s a virtual game closet overflowing with fun … [Read more...]
What is a Tween and What to Expect
What is a Tween? A tween is short for tweenager and is generally between the ages of 9-12. I have an 8 year old and 12 year old in the house and can very much relate to the difficulties and positives. The "tween" years are between childhood and the teen years. It is all about adolescence. Here are some tips to help you identify the tween in your child. What to Expect in the Tween Years The body and mind of a tween are in total chaos as your child starts the transformation … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Best Friend Day with Think Like a Dog
This is a sponsored post Nate and Max at the Beach It's National Best Friend Day! Who will you celebrate with? Maybe like Nate, your best friend is a dog - the family pet. Nate would be so happy if he could hear what Max was thinking. That's the fun premise of a new family movie out today. Rent Think Like a Dog today! Here's a fun free printable PDF. You can use it to draw your own furry best friend. About Think Like a Dog Movie Josh Duhamel and Megan Fox star … [Read more...]
New Family Game Night Ideas from Ravensburger Games
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. We have a pretty full game closet here at the Long House. But, we are ALWAYS looking for new games to play together at the dining room table. When Ravensburger offered to send some new games to us to try out, that was an easy yes. Our family likes games that are easy to figure out, that don't require long hours of play, and of course that are fun. Ravensburger games have definitely pleased our family. Game nights with Ravensburger … [Read more...]
5 Must Do Social Distancing Activities at Home with the Kids!
A guest post by Katy McQuaid Social distancing puts a whole new twist on life. If you’re anything like me, you realize how many things you took for granted, like getting together with family and friends whenever or wherever we wanted. Even simple walks to a neighborhood market or park with my dog, Grace, don’t happen as easily. Social Distancing Activities with Pets! So how do we make the most of this time, now that we can’t get together and do the things we are used to doing? … [Read more...]
Backyard Summer Picnic Ideas
A backyard picnic is ideal for family gatherings, and particularly appropriate for this summer. With a world-wide pandemic, there’s no need to drive to crowded parks or public picnic areas where everyone else may be gathered. You can do your picnic just as well and more conveniently right in your own little private bit of the Earth. These ideas can help you get your plans started. Backyard Picnic Theme Theme dream: You may be picnicking in your own backyard, but you can make it … [Read more...]