Fun Ways to Teach with Conversation Hearts

Fun Ways to Teach with Conversation Hearts

Kids seem to learn so much more when they are having fun. Conversation Hearts are everywhere this time of year. Why not use them for teaching? Kids will enjoy knowing there is a sweet treat at the end of the lesson. Here are 5 fun ways to teach with Conversation Hearts. Colors – A very… Continue Reading…

Last Minute Holiday Help from the Scooby Doo Mystery Workshop

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Do you need some last minute help for your child’s wish list this year? If your children love Scooby Doo, try going straight to the source and have your children visit the new Warner Bros. “Scooby Doo Mystery Workshop” site where they can customize their own holiday gift list! The site offers Scooby-Doo games, toys,… Continue Reading…

Aeromax Astronaut Space Pack Super Soaking Water Blaster Review

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When our Aeromax Astronaut Space Pack Super Soaking Water Blaster arrived I though it would be a fun water toy for the little ones to play with this summer. Although my younger grandchildren are having a great time with it, the Space Pack is being monopolized by the tweens and teenagers. Who knew the older… Continue Reading…

25 Fun Things to Do Over Summer Break

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Summer break is here at last. It won’t be long before you start hearing those dreaded words ‘Mom, I’m bored’. Fortunately, there are a lot of fun things do over summer break that won’t break the bank. Here are our top 25 activities. 1. Play in the sprinklers. 2. Go to the beach or a… Continue Reading…

Take A Road Trip with National Geographic Kids Travel Books {Review & Giveaway}

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I was recently traveling by air with my 11 year old niece Maddie. Throughout our 4 1/2 hour flight Maddie kept busy by tracking our progress across the country. Kids get bored so easily while traveling and it’s hard to find things that will hold their attention for long periods of time. National Geographic offers… Continue Reading…

Pageant Teaching Girls to be Good Stewards of Their Communities

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My grand daughter participated in pageants for several years. She has a lot of great memories from doing pageants. It was important for us that Maddie not feel pressure and have fun doing pageants. There are many different pageant programs to choose from and we learned that some do a better job of encouraging girls… Continue Reading…

Earth Day Activities and Free Printables

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Earth Day is on April 22nd. To help bring awareness, here are some fun printables and activities you can do for FREE with your kids! Free Online Books You Can Read: My Little Pony: The Greenest Day Fancy Nancy: Every Day is Earth Day Biscuit’s Earth Day Celebration Free Printables: Earth Day Pledge Printable Printable… Continue Reading…

Printable Coloring Pages for Easter

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We’ve rounded up some of the cutest free printable coloring pages for Easter. Click through each image to print. Happy coloring!

Outdoor Fun With Bubbles and Water Balloons: Imperial Toys Review

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The warm weather is upon us in Georgia. The cover came off the pool this week and the kids have been having fun playing outside. It was even nice enough for my grandson and some friends to camp out in the cabin last weekend. A package of goodies from the Imperial Toy Spring Bubble line… Continue Reading…

Garden Giggles: Jokes for Kids

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Enjoy some garden giggles and make gardening even more fun for kids with these cute jokes! What type of tree can grow flowers? A Palm tree! Knock knock! Who’s there? Honeydew! Honeydew who? Honeydew you wanna hear some garden jokes? Why do potatoes make good detectives? Because they keep their eyes peeled. How do you… Continue Reading…