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...]
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...]
Stocking a Vegetarian Pantry
Vegetarians rely heavily on the availability of fresh vegetables to make the filling, well-rounded meals. Soy products, eggs, and cheese are also important parts of a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. While soy, dairy, and vegetables may be the stars of the show, a well-stocked pantry full of grains, legumes, and other basic vegetarian pantry staples will help vegetarian cooks whip up healthy meals in a flash. Basic Staples for Every Cook These basic cooking elements are important to keep on … [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...]
Campfire Conversation Starters FREE Printable!
Who's camping in their backyard this month? I've got a fun printable (or not) for you. You can simply open this blog post up without printing too. Backyard camping is always fun for my kids. My husband does this with them at least once per year. They've already asked this spring if they can camp on the back deck. Camping Conversation Starters What accomplishment makes you most proud?Pick someone sitting around the fire and share your favorite memory of them?Start a … [Read more...]
Do you know this Mother’s Day Trivia?
Moms are teachers, healers, cooks, cleaners, and chauffeurs, and to celebrate all they are and do all day, every day is Mother's Day once a year. Following is a compilation of trivia about moms and their day to help perfect that Mother's Day gift, card, or a website. Mother's Day Trivia The earliest Mother's Day party stretches back to ancient Greece, where the Greeks celebrated Rhea, the mother of the gods and goddesses. Ancient Egyptians held celebrations every year to honor … [Read more...]