What do Jacques Cousteau, Rachel Carson and Jesse Owens have in common? Young readers of Honest History magazine will recognize these famous names from the feature stories of the latest issues. With beautifully designed stories and illustrations, this independent children’s magazine is celebrating its second anniversary issue on September 1, 2020. And it’s the ideal supplement to a new school year of at-home learning. With back-to-school rapidly … [Read more...]
Celebrate Trolls World Tour with Rainbow Pudding Pops
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. 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), Branch (Justin Timberlake), and the … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Best Friend Day with Think Like a Dog
This is a sponsored post 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 in this whimsical family comedy … [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 are … [Read more...]
Online Music Classes with Jammin With You
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Is music truly the universal language of mankind as poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow pondered? Sing a lullaby to a toothless baby. Place some pots and pans on the floor as you hand your preschooler a wooden spoon. Music belongs in the home – to be enjoyed by all ages at any time of day. Boston-based Jammin With You wants every kid to have an all-access pass to the wonders of music in a lively edutainment format, without leaving the … [Read more...]
Watch the New Movie: Sonic The Hedgehog!
Get ready for epic fun and super-sonic action when everyone’s favorite hedgehog races home in the blockbuster hit movie SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, on Digital now and available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and for rental on demand or disc May 19. Hedgehog Facts Download the FREE 2-page PDF, Sonic the Hedgehog facts. You'll get hedgehog facts and Sonic facts! Download here ==> http://www.longwaitforisabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Sonic-the-Hedgehog-Facts.pdf Pin it for … [Read more...]
Educational Games for Kids (that they’ll enjoy)
We are in our fifth week at home doing school. Isabella is independent, learning with her class via Google Meet and Google Classroom. She's able to get her work done on her own. I am thankful -- I don't know if I remember any 6th grade school work. Nate is in second grade. He has packets of worksheets, Zoom calls, YouTube videos to watch, Epic Books to read online and then we supplement his Bible and PE. Schooling with a second grade boy is NOT easy. So when Thinkfun reached out to me to try … [Read more...]
