Kids as young as 5 years old will be enjoying a STEM lesson without even realizing it. Little engineers will be drawn to the brightly colored pieces that transform triangles and squares into a moving Lunar Rover ($49.99). Magnetism is a force that pulls or pushes. Youngsters are naturally attracted (pardon the pun) to magnetic construction sets for the simple pleasure of problem solving. Does this end fasten to this piece? The benefits of this delightful play are unlimited: creative … [Read more...]
The Secret Life of Pets Crafts and More!
This holiday season, the answer to the question “Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not home?” is answered in The Secret Life of Pets. The humans behind the Despicable Me franchise present America’s top-grossing original film of the year, the animated comedy is a worldwide hit with over $834 million in global ticket sales. The Secret Life of Pets is “non-stop action and laughs,” says Peter Travers of Rolling Stone. The 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD versions feature nearly an … [Read more...]
Homemade Lavender Bath Bombs Recipe
It's no secret that I love lavender. We have a very fun lavender farm on a nearby island and a small store in our little town that sells great lavender products. The products they sell are amazing, but not as affordable as making your own with essential oils and simple ingredients. This DIY recipe for Lavender Bath Bombs is a perfect way to practice self-care and this time of year this DIY makes a great homemade gift idea too! Ingredients - 16 ounces of Cornstarch (1 … [Read more...]
Hosting a Christmas Cookie Swap? Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you hosting a Christmas cookie exchange this holiday season? For the third year, I am on our church's women's ministry team and we love to host a Christmas cookie swap with the other ladies at church. It's a fun excuse to get together for brunch. Plus, we get to bring home 1-2 dozen cookies to our family for the holiday season. Yes, I know we don't "need" dozens of cookies in our homes, but we've also given them as gifts to the neighbors or brought them to the local fire … [Read more...]
Nintendo Tour: Our Fun Family Day at Nintendo of America!
When you get an invite from Nintendo to come to Redmond, WA for a family day, you just don't say no. I mean, we live an hour from Redmond, the city the Nintendo of America can be found, and getting a tour is not something that happens often. Really, it's almost unheard of. Plus, I have a long love affair with Nintendo. I still remember getting that first console back in 5th grade for Christmas... I was nervous about how Nathanael would do all day at Nintendo. But do you know what? Not only … [Read more...]
Make Bible Journaling More Simple with the Bible Journaling Kit
I've been a fan of Bible journaling for a little while now. I have a Journaling Bible (that I love) and Pinterest board full of ideas. I even belong to a Bible Journaling Facebook group. I just wish I had more time in my day to creatively journal in my Bible. What is Bible Journaling? Bible journaling is a way for a person to worship God through written words and artistic writing and drawing. There is no set way, or correct way for that matter, to journal through the Bible. You do not have to … [Read more...]
Cake Mix Cookie Recipe: Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies
We're a big fan of semi-homemade here at the Long House. We've made a few cake mix cookie recipes here on the blog. This one is a great addition to our growing collection. It's perfect for the holiday season too! We love baking cookies! What are your favorite cookies to make, or eat? Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix 4 oz (1/2 brick) cream cheese 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 20 Peanut Butter Cups Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookie … [Read more...]
