Reef Kids: Valentine’s Day Printables

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 The Ocean Exploration Trust’s website, and include such gems as “you’re shrimply adorable” and...

Reef Kids: Pirate Fun

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...

Reef Kids: Octopus Dip

Why 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...

Reef Kids: Dolphins for Lunch!

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!  …