The summer season is definitely upon us here in the US, with an intense heat wave that is sweeping across most of the country. If plans or circumstances are keeping you home with your young children during this very summery weather, don’t fret. This craft will keep little hands busy, and it [...]
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to make travel plans! Whether you’re driving down to the seashore or flying to a far-off destination, the trip will be better for everyone if you do a little planning ahead to keep the youngsters entertained on the way. To that end, [...]
Back in January, I shared with you all a post about Bartz Snow Sculptures. Soon after it was published, the Bartz brothers, Austin, Trevor, and Connor, revealed their sculpture for the 2018 season – 19-foot-tall Diggs the Lobster! The delightful sea/snow creature was visited by thousands of [...]
Children learn and retain more when they’re engaged. Science and nature are fascinating subjects, with a seemingly endless range of subjects and depth of information to explore. With these complimentary facts in mind, Valerie Grosso, a PhD microbiologist and former college professor, [...]
While spring may be taking its time getting here in the Northeastern United States, you and your little one can still create a “garden” to enjoy indoors! The first idea, by blogger Lollies or Candy, was inspired by picture book illustrations of the popular cartoon, [...]
Spring will be arriving soon, and with it, lots of time spent outside. The most family-friendly yards have spaces for relaxation and entertaining, some beautiful things to look at, and (especially if you have little ones) an exciting, interesting place to play. This year, considering bringing a bit [...]
We all want to do our part to help the environment, but we want to look good doing it! And kids are no exception; from the tiniest tykes to the coolest preteen, children have an opinion and a style all their own. So it’s extra exciting when we can find ways to reduce our impact, help out [...]
For those of us here in North America, summer (and the lovely, warm weather that accompanies it) is still quite a ways away. Candles bring a little warmth and light into our winter homes, and these easy do-it-yourself shell candles are a great way to use those souvenirs from your long-past beach [...]