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Kale, Potato, and Bacon Toscana Scalloped Potatoes

Toscana Scalloped Potato Recipe with Kale, Potatoes and Bacon

Our family loves to garden and cook.  We took our fresh harvest of Kale and the potato in two of our favorite recipe flavors of Tuscana Soup & Scalloped Potatoes. We then smashed these flavors into one amazing original meat and potato casserole recipe: Kale, Potato, and Bacon Toscana Scalloped Potatoes This recipe started as I was harvesting some of our prolific Kale harvest - See a picture of just a few of our Kale plants below! The kids are not big fans of raw or ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Cooking with Kids, Recipes

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7 Ways to Celebrate the Unsung Heros of Father’s Day: Single Moms

Parenting may feel like a balancing act. We support our children's physical, emotional and developmental needs on a daily basis.  From doctor appointments to kindergarten graduations, we are there to support and encourage them. We teach them how to tie their shoes and read bedtime stories to them at night. Parenting is a big job! I really love that companies are celebrating parents from all different families. It's an honor to be part of this celebration and work with Angel ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Friendship, Parenting, Parenting with Purpose

By Kim Vij

Exploring Florida History Through Camping in St. Augustine Beach

Explore US History in St. Augustine Florida

Exploring history while camping can be such fun!  As kids get a little older one element you begin to add is learning about the area you are visiting.  One thing we've discovered while traveling Florida is the amount of history your child is able to discover near the beaches.  One special beach that we enjoy the most is St. Augustine Beach.  We excited to discover that KOA was located there just 3/4 mile from the beach. We decided to discover "What's Behind ... Read more...

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Camping, Florida, History, Kim, Places to Travel, Review, St. Augustine, Travel, Traveling Ideas

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids {Week 23}

After School Activities for Kids

HELLO SUMMER!  We meet again! We just finished up school this past week and are starting our Summer Vacation. I'm excited to be planning our summer road trip with our kids.  I hope you'll follow along and guess where we're heading next!  Follow along at #VijFamilyRoadTrip on Instagram .  We'll be learning and exploring along the way to share ways to make this a #SmartSummer with your child too. Be sure to sign up for our NEWSLETTER so you receive exclusive summer activities just for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #smartsummer, After School Link Up, Kim, Summer Activities

By Kim Vij

After School Activities for Kids (Week 22}

After School Activities for Kids

Looking for ideas for this summer with your elementary school child?     One place we'd love for you to peek on Pinterest is our After School Activities and Summer Projects Pinterest boards.  PLUS we have an extra special Pinterest Board set up for summer called School's Out.  It's packed with ideas for playful games that sneak in a little bit of learning too to make a memorable summer for your child. Who do you follow on Pinterest?  Leave a link in the comments below. Need a Summer Camp ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: #smartsummer, After School Activities, After School Link Up, Kim, Summer Activities on Pinterest

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2 Ingredient Orange Juice Frosty Drink + Math, Writing, and Literacy Connections for Kids #SundaySupper

Orange Juice Frosty Drink with 2 ingredients

My kids love playing outside on hot summer days. We try to keep them hydrated as much as possible. This 2 ingredient orange juice frosty drink is a great way for them too cool off and make themselves. It is the perfect 2 ingredient recipe to make on a TOO HOT summer day! Affiliate links are included in this article. Learning Objectives: Math: Following 3 step directions and measuring using standard forms of measurement.Writing: Participate in shared writing experiences and create an ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Book Extensions, Cooking with Kids, Little Hands That Cook, oranges, Recipes

By Kim Vij

After School Snack Time and Game Tray Ideas for Siblings

Snack Time Game Tray Ideas with Siblings

A fun twist on after-school snack time for your child. Here are a few game Ideas for making your own after-school snack and activity tray. I’m sharing how my girls and I head outdoors for snack time with Goldfish® Puffs as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #GoldfishTales. One thing I’ve discovered about my after-school time with my kids is that they do best when I plan things out a bit for them. My oldest comes home from school from third grade and my 4 year old can’t wait for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Kids Games Tagged With: After School Activities, Games, games for kids, goldfish, grade school, Preschool, Review, Snack Ideas

By Amanda Boyarshinov

A Summer of Splash: Tips and Tricks for Getting Kids to Use Sunscreen

Tips for Getting Kids to use SunScreen

The Summer of Splash has started at our house. As soon as our pool water warmed up to 75 degrees, the kids were in it! We have WET KIDS!!!! They are now swimming every day! I think by the end of summer, I will not have 3 children, I will have 3 little fish! Sun protection is a big deal at our house. Thanks to Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids sunscreen, swim shirts, and avoiding peek daytime hours they will be protected from the sun to the best of my abilities!    Join in ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting

By Kim Vij

Choosing Camp Invention for Summer Camp

Camp Invention Summer Camp for Kids

Summer is quickly approaching and finding just the right thing for your to do is a big decision that you make as a parent. Camp Invention is our top choice. Here's why... This post is sponsored by Camp Invention.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.One summer camp option we think that you should consider is Camp Invention. Camp Invention captured our attention last summer when both of our children were invited to participate. Each of them had an amazing time learning to THINK ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: camp Invention, Review, STEM, Summer Camp

By The Educators Spin On It

Playful Chalk Ideas for Kids

Chalk is one of our favorite materials to learn and play with. It is inexpensive and versatile. Here's 6 super fun sidewalk chalk activities Here how you can use sidewalk chalk to learn with your kids. Disclosure: Affiliate links included in this article. Playful Chalk Ideas for Kids Use chalk to teach letters, numbers, basic graphic skills, geography, and to express your creativity.  These activities were designed for kids ages 3-7, but may be adapted to meet the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: chalk, learning activities, Outdoor Fun, sidewalk chalk

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