12 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

12 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and I am searching for gift ideas for my kids. Ever since they were babies, we have given them a new book for the holiday — some years they get a love-specific story, and other years they get a new paperback that...
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin

Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin

Are you looking for a fun Valentine’s Day activity for your kids that doesn’t require glue or glitter? I learned a long time ago that I am not a crafty mom, but I am more than willing to set up open-ended play ideas for my kids! Sensory play has been a...
13 Fun Winter Animals Books for Kids

13 Fun Winter Animals Books for Kids

Winter is absolutely my favorite season. I love watching the snow fall and sledding down hills with my girls. I also love all the extra reading time that comes along with the cold weather. We are lucky to live in a small town, near a creek that attracts a lot of the...
Cozy Family Hour

Cozy Family Hour

Winter can be difficult for a lot of us, especially once the holidays have passed. I actually like winter, except for the long, dark evenings.  A couple of weeks ago — on the Winter Solstice — I went to an online journaling class with some friends. One of...