If you’re still not sure what to get the kids (your kids, nieces, nephews or grandkids) this year, skip the electronics and go for a classic gift that will inspire them to be creative. Most of these ideas will also work as fun stocking stuffers!
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Enjoy these mystery picture books & chapter books for kids who love playing detective! Do you have a child who loves a good mystery? Our youngest adores detective books — in fact, when she first started reading on her own, that was the only genre she would read. We would visit the library and search …
Fall has finally arrived in our neck of the woods! This past weekend, it was 90 degrees (ugh!) and then whoosh! Fall weather swept in with those cool nights and gorgeous days. And when the weather changes, it always puts me in the mood to pull out the seasonal decorations 🙂 A few years back, …
Looking for an alternative to Elf on the Shelf? Try Searching for Jingle Bells hidden by elves! I am always looking for ways to make things a little less hectic during the holidays – because I really don’t need one more thing to remember (watering the tree every day is about all I can handle!). …
The tree is up, the halls are decked and we are counting down the days until family ‘comes to town’. Most of our relatives are miles away from us so we really look forward to having them visit, especially during the holidays. But I will admit, it can be a bit daunting to double the …
Rocks! You find them in jacket pockets, lined up on window sills and creating havoc in your dryer. And yet, when you had one over to the kids and ask them to return it to the yard, their faces gasp in horror … “MOM! This is — — the newest in my collection! — a …
I’ve learned a few things over the years when it comes to getting kids to talk & share — First, a good snack goes a long way 😉 And second, kids are more likely to open up when they are preoccupied in an activity WITH an adult. If you’re doing something (like prepping dinner or …
If you have a teen, these college prep tips will help you get them ready for Freshman year! I want to prepare you for what’s coming – the honest & brutal truth — your kids will grow up and leave you. I’m sure you know this but as it quickly approaches and becomes an absolute, …
As I’m sure you’ve heard (with all the store displays and multiple notes coming home from school about upcoming events) — the holidays are coming! To help with your planning, we’ve pulled together a list of all the holiday events and activities around Kansas City for you to use as a reference over the next …
It’s going to be quite a week — our country will celebrate both Election Day & Veteran’s Day. These are two days that are very important to discuss with kids but many times kids aren’t old enough to understand their significance.