End of the year celebrations are starting to get planned for our children at school. Do you have anything special on your calendar? We have a few end of the year ideas to help you plan out. End of Year Party Idea and Printables End of School Year Keepsake End of School Year Organization End of School Year Activities How to Write a Placement Letter for Your Child's Teacher Teacher Gift Ideas What are you planning for the end of the school year with your child? ... Read more...
Chicago Food Planet Tour Review
Exploring food in a new city can be so much fun but a little overwhelming too. We had the opportunity to explore the city of Chicago and had an amazing time. However it was this fun food tour with Chicago Food Planet that made us stop and really appreciate the diverse culture Chicago has to offer."Eat. Walk. Be Merry." How can you not love a company who have that as their motto. We received complimentary tickets from Chicago Food Planet to share about our experience on the tour with our readers. ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 17}
Teacher Appreciation week is next week! Do you have something planned for your child's teacher? Amanda shared some tips this past week on how to not forget ALL of those that work with your child during their week at school. Click here to more suggestions. Plus now is the time to start thinking about what you are going to write in your request for next year's teacher request. Here's a sample placement letter request. #ThankaTeacher Campaign ... Read more...
Top Places to Visit in Chicago
Where to visit in Chicago? I'm sharing my top picks from this unforgettable city. Is Chicago a place to visit with kids? Those were the questions I was asking myself when my husband asked me if I wanted to come with him to attend the HIMSS conference this spring. I am amazed at how many fun things there are to do in Chicago with kids. Disclosure: I received 2 complimentary passes from Smart Destinations for this review and have included my affiliate link for ... Read more...
Driving a Mitsubishi Mirage in the Big City
Chicago can be a busy city to explore full of adventure. We explored Chicago driving a Mitsubishi Mirage which made for the perfect size car to get around the busy streets and interesting parking options.We have a senior in our house. He's getting ready to head out on his own and we're in the process of car shopping. One of those big parenting decisions to make it what type of car your child gets for the first time. Drivesshopreached out to us to explore the city in one of their vehicles a ... Read more...
Magnetic Cereal Box Castle Theater
The castle theme always seems to invite children to tell the best stories. Add a little science and eco crafting in and you have a Magnetic Cereal Box Castle Theater!Amazon affiliate linksMagnetic Cereal Box Castle TheaterWhat story will your child tell? This activity invites storytelling. Storytelling is an important part of literacy and learning to read. When children create their own stories, they are coming up with a plot and experiment with the storyline. A good story will have a beginning, ... Read more...
Virtual Book Club for Kids Summer Camp 2015
Do you have a preschooler at home this summer ages 2 to 5? Are you wondering what to do with them at home to make it memorable with tons of fun but simple too? Plus you might be looking for a few ways to sneak in a little bit of learning too during the summer. I'm excited to announce that we are hosting the 3rd year of our Virtual Book Club for Kids Summer Camp. (CLOSED for SUMMER 2016) Are you ready to join the fun? The Virtual Book Club for ... Read more...
After School Activities for Kids {Week 16}
Sometimes parents get super busy, it happens to all of us. This past week I was busy traveling out of town in Chicago and left my amazing inlaws in charge with our two kids. I hope you caught a few of my shares on Instagram. My 3rd grader did a fantastic job of keeping up with things and telling me all that was going on at school and at home. Thank goodness for facetime and google hangouts. It made me realize that I should probably be giving her a bit more ... Read more...
The Garden Classroom | Learning and Growing with Kids in the Garden
My kids adore our backyard garden. There are so many benefits to spending the time, money, and efforts to starting a garden with young children. This newest Garden Classroom resource will amaze you with the simple, easy to prepare hands-on activities in math, science, literacy, and art that you can do with your child to help them learn and grow while spending time outdoors.Amazon Affiliate Links included.Cathy James has gifted me with this amazing resource, so that I could share it with you! ... Read more...
Best Books About Balls for Kids to Read
My kids love playing with balls in the backyard and reading books about them too! In fact, I realized that my 5 year old son gravitates towards any book about balls when we are at the library. He seems to enjoy reading them, so we will keep checking them out. Connecting your child's personal interests with the books they read is one way to get and keep them excited about reading. Here are some of the best books about balls! Consider adding a few ball books to your home or school library this ... Read more...
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