My five year old got NERDS in his Halloween bucket this past year and he fell in love. NERDS are what he always asks for when we visit our local dollar store. This past week, when we were looking at Valentine's Day products there, he saw a bag of small boxes of NERDS for one dollar! He begged me to get them. I decided that it was $2 well spent, but told him we'd make some Valentine's cards to share with his friends at church or school. [amazon_link … [Read more...]
70 Valentines Day Puns That The Kids Will LOVE
Valentine's Day is a chance to show others how much you love and appreciate them, be it with a box of chocolate or a note indicating how much you care. Whether you're giving your sweetheart roses or surprising your family with a box of candy, this holiday is your chance to say "I love you" in many creative ways. That's why I'm loving these Valentines Day puns. There are puns about nature, science, and even animals, giving you a ton of fun, creative ways to say a quick "I love you." You can … [Read more...]
Reward Based Parenting — Does it really work?
Bribes vs. Reinforcement: Do “rewards” really work? A guest post by Victoria Tenenbaum Do you wonder if you should reward your child after they complete a task or chore? You’re definitely not alone. Many think, “When I do chores, nobody rewards me.” Or, “Hey, our lives are built around responsibilities, and nobody rewards us for maintaining them.” Parents also wonder if the practice will harm their child’s social skills in the long run, ingraining a “what’s in it for me” kind of attitude … [Read more...]
My Little Pony Movie: A New Breed of Hero!
I've mentioned a few times here on the blog that I loved My Little Pony when I was a girl. In fact, I really wish that my mom had saved my own My Little Pony toys so I could have shared them with Isabella. {I now have a bin in our garage just for some of Isabella's favorite toys.} I am thankful that my Isabella has a love for My Little Pony as well. We've purchased and reviewed many My Little Pony toys and DVDs over the years. So when the chance to review the new My Little Pony movie came, I … [Read more...]
Angel Crafts and Activities to Teach Kids All About Angels
Did you know a recent Gallup poll showed that 72% of Americans believe in Angels? My kids are fascinated by the topic of angels. This Christmas break we've talked about angels and even made an angel ribbon craft together. So, I thought it might be helpful to share resources to teach kids about angels. Kids can learn about angels by the things we share with them, through angel crafts and activities and with great Bible verses. Below you'll find a great round-up of all things angels! Angel Bible … [Read more...]
25 Items to Make Lunch Fun for the Kids this Year!
We're halfway through the school year. My ten year old is getting bored with her sack lunch. She is even tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Weird, right!? We've recently tried a few new items like bagels and cream cheese and frozen bean and cheese burritos. So I thought this would be a great time to share great items to make lunch fun for the kids this new year. 25 Items to Make Lunch Fun Japanese Traditional Rabbit Blossom Bento Box Set Kotobuki Girl Ninja Bento Set … [Read more...]
A Hot Wheels Subscription Box? Oh yes!
The Hot Wheels Pleybox subscription is designed to be combined over several boxes into a mega track designed exclusively for subscribers. The subscription will feature cars, tracks, and stunts that encourage kids to break records while igniting their passion for learning in a fun, engaging way. It also helps kids develop important lifelong skills. What's Inside the Hot Wheels Subscription Box Early edition car - get it 3 months before its release to the market Awesome racing … [Read more...]
