Family rituals

I know that we show our kids how much we love them every day of the year, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise them on the holidays. 

They’re sure to get enough candy at the school parties, so here’s a better idea — printable coupons for some family fun! 

We’ve also included links to some great ideas for each coupon.

A list of favorite children’s books made into movies — perfect for family movie nights, classroom activities and read aloud sessions! I’ve often used (and recommended) the technique of pairing books with a movie or activity (have you seen our 20 STEM Activities Inspired by Kids Movies yet?) It’s a great incentive to get kids …

The holidays are so much fun, but can also be so busy.  And I know there are things my kids love to do at this time of the year (and also activities they’d rather skip in lou of more holiday fun)!

Enjoy time with family this year with these simple activities that make Christmas memorable! I’m sure that right now, you’re in the midst of holiday craziness — is your mind going a mile a minute? When do I need to mail the gifts?  Do the kids still have dress shoes that fit for the holiday …

  Tips on How to Start Family Traditions when you travel & take vacations — with a free printable list for you! Growing up, our family road trips where one of the highlights of my summers. Every year, we would head off to see far-away family members or set out to explore a new destination …

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!). …

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My kids just LOVE countdown calendars!  “How many more days until…” — it’s always so much easier to wait if you have something fun to do 🙂  

So, a few years ago, we created a countdown calendar for Halloween.

We love spending time outdoors during the summer!  Well, I LOVE to be outside no matter what!  The kids really enjoy it as long as there’s something fun to do. 

During our Discover & Explore Backyard Games linky, we had some absolutely AWESOME ideas shared for how to make your backyard a creative fun zone this summer!

It’s the official start of Spring, and if you’re like me, you’re itching to get some of those big chores done around the house.  Getting closets cleaned out, prepping the yard, and cleaning out the clutter — why not have the kids help during this yearly event.  It’s important for them to learn some of these yearly chores.  Here are a few age-appropriate things the kids can do during spring cleaning along with some fun books to read:

One of the holiday traditions that we look forward to the most in our family is having an Advent Calendar.  I remember having one as a child — putting candy canes into the slots each day as we counted down to Christmas Eve.  And now we do one with our kids too. Our countdown changes …