With kids home for summer, and maybe home for the start of the school year, too, I’ve been thinking about different ways that I can incorporate some learning and development moments into our every day schedule while making them fun for the kids. One thing I know Sophie misses is recess. While recess is often…
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Making Your Own At-Home Summer Camp
I always loved summer camp when I was a kid! Fun days with my friends, doing crafts, playing sports, going on field trips, and making friendship bracelets, and learning new things. With most summer camps closed down this year, I’m thinking about ways to give my kids an at-home summer camp experience. Making Your Own…
Special Guests For Fraggle Rock: Rock On! Finale
Who remembers watching Fraggle Rock? It was such a fun show. A true 80’s classic. I loved it when I was a kid. And I’m loving watching the new Fraggle Rock: Rock On! show with my kids on Apple TV+. Fraggle Rock: Rock On! has the original characters – Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, and…
Exclusive HBO Max Playdate
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, HBO Max and some very special guests are excited to invite you to an exclusive “HBO Max Playdate,” a weeklong virtual festival for kids of any age! They’ve lined up six consecutive days of live events, interactive sessions and sneak peeks showcasing new original HBO Max content and classic favorites…
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
Earth Day feels a little different this year with our normal family routine interrupted. We aren’t hiking out usual trails or visiting the beaches these days, but we are spending more time than ever outside in our backyard. And with Earth Day coming up this week, we are spending a lot of time talking about…
Sony Pictures KIDS ZONE
As we continue to stay at home, it’s important to find new things that kids can do at home. Sony Pictures has launched a new YouTube channel – Sony Pictures KIDS ZONE – that is here to help. You will find artistic crafts, yummy treats, DIY projects, scientific experiments, energetic dance-alongs, karaoke sing-alongs, a “just…
The Adventures of Bella & Harry
Two chihuahuas who travel around the world now want to travel to your home and into your heart! I have two children of my own, Michael and Michelle. I’d done my best – and still do – to show them the world in hopes of expanding their knowledge to the different customs and cultures that…
Educational Activities During This Time for Ages Under 5
Who else is realizing they don’t give teachers enough credit?? Lol! I’ve been trying to keep my daughter’s brain nice and exercised, since being quarantined, and I’ve finally found some fun ways for her to ‘hopefully’ keep that hunger for knowledge. Remember how much fun scavenger hunts were when you were a kid? Well, I’ve…
Disney Magic Moments – Celebrating Disney Magic at Home
One thing my family has missed during this time staying at home is visiting Disneyland. But we are still enjoying the magic of Disney by watching our favorite movies and daily dress up time for the kids pretending to be some of their favorite characters. I’ve really enjoyed seeing some of the creative ways that…
Bisous for Leo
Imagine if kisses were all we needed to heal. Bisous for Leo is a sweet story about a young duck from France who has a “boo-boo” that you can’t see. In a brave act of kindness, Leo makes it his mission to help others like him by flying around the world gathering BISOUS (kisses in…
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With the Family
I love St. Patrick’s Day, because it’s just…FUN! No need to rush out to the store to buy presents. No need to craft until your fingers are sore. Even a really simple celebration makes for a fun day. How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Family Here are a few ideas to have a fun…
Frozen 2 Release
I had an incredible, fun-filled, spa night! To celebrate the digital and blu-ray release of Frozen 2, I have gathered everything Frozen related to create a spa night based off the Disney classic. You name it, I got it! A hair brush, Frozen 2 nail polish set, face masks, body scrub, Frozen 2 slippers, Frozen…