I'm a big fan of puns and corny jokes, and these free, downloadable Valentine's Day cards make me very happy! The set is available on [...]
Wet, rainy spring weekends call for fun indoor activities - especially those that use up even a fraction of kids' seemingly endless supply of energy. To that end, I've found a couple of fun pirate-themed games that should keep everyone busy for at least a few hours; and the best part is that they [...]
credit: nutrisystem.comWhy not add a little cephalopod-y fun to one of the biggest snacking days of the year? One of our favorite dips is so simple to make, and it's sure to please most anyone - combine 16 oz sour cream, 1 packet of powdered ranch dressing mix, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 3 [...]
credit: Roxy's Kitchen Kids are notoriously picky eaters, and are generally resistant to anything that seems to "educational". So instead of fighting about either issue, I recommend changing the conversation! These adorable banana dolphins, leaping out of their yogurt parfait pools are [...]
My children are fascinated with sea turtles. Those enormous reptiles that drift peacefully for thousands of miles on the ocean currents, observing the world with gentle eyes, have captured their hearts. If your kids feel the same way, they might enjoy making themselves a pet turtle to play with in [...]
handprint fish naturalearthpaint Ah, summer! The season when kids can do really messy art projects (like this cool hand- and footprint ocean scene) OUTSIDE and get hosed off before coming back in. I really like the lobster and the jellyfish, and I think a huge school of different-colored fish [...]
Here's a fun art project to keep the little ones entertained and occupied during these long summer days - a serene jellyfish of one's own, floating peacefully in a water bottle. The activity uses all recycled materials; its a great opportunity to talk with the kids about our oceans, and the havoc [...]
I love the idea of an ocean-themed nursery or kid's bedroom, filled with friendly sea creatures to keep the children company. Check out this trio of furnishings, each more charming and friendly than the last. lamp: octopus [...]
