I recently had time to catch up on some of my magazine subscriptions. Amongst them are, Juxtapoz magazine, Real Simple magazine, and HGTV magazine. There were two pages dedicated to benches on the HGTV magazine. Vern Yip, shared smart shopping and sizing tips for benches, and I learned a bunch! In fact I learned so […]
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Sky High Sports
If you’re looking for a fun way to incorporate exercise into your family’s lives, then Sky High Sports is the perfect solution! This facility is a trampoline center that will offer your family a bouncing good time. Whether you want to be a part of Sky High’s organized activities, or just participate in a free-bounce where […]
Word Puppies: Good for the Whole Family!
This vocabulary game is a woofing good time, and helps your little preschooler or kindergartener master new words while reading! I found this exercise on Meddybemps and altered the rules a little, but the provided cut out doghouses and word bones are too cute and perfect for the game, so definitely take a look at […]
Hershey’s Smore Trail Mix
Smore’s are best known for being made around a campfire while telling ghost stories, laughing with family and friends, and simply enjoying others company. Here is a way to enjoy this tasty treat year around without having to make a fire in your backyard! It’s a great alternative as it’s less messy, and an easy […]
Make Traveling Easy
When preparing for a trip the packing, especially with little ones, can be a bit stressful. Here is a trick to help with the stress that comes with packing your babies or toddlers clothing. I was inspired by this all things simple post. First, you’ll need gallon some sized Ziploc bags. A box should do, depending […]
Low Budget Mom Fun!
You finally have some free time, now what to do with it? Being a mom is a full time job, so when you finally have some time to yourself, finding ways to have fun can seem daunting. Luckily, we’ve got you covered! Here’s are a variety of cheap and entertaining activities any stressed mommy can […]
How to Hide Your Television
It is important to establish a focal point in any space, and many times the television is the easiest answer because it typically can be seen from all angles of a room. However, most people do not want their television set to be the first thing that guests notice about their space. The following tips offer […]
Quandary: Teaching Empathy through Digital Gaming
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. The new game Quandary designed by MIT’s Education Arcade and the Learning Games Network, is designed to teach 3rd-8th grade children empathy and other ethics. While games can’t do all the teaching when it comes to ethics, this game is designed to get players […]
Dino Wall Art
Dino wall art is an interactive interior design activity you can do with your kids! If they love coloring on the walls this will definitely become a favorite– and hopefully a replacement! What you will need: Colored paper Dinosaur toys Markers Hot Glue gun Tacks Scissors Directions: Cut out and decorate your frame for your […]
Meatless Frittata
We don’t always have time to be in the kitchen for hours preparing up a delicious and healthy meal. Here is a fast, and still nutritious, frittata recipe the whole family can enjoy! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of butter 6-8 eggs 1 pint of halved grape tomatoes 4 finely sliced green onions 3 minced garlic cloves […]