I saw this picture being shared on Facebook and Pinterest where a pinecone was planted into soil. The photo showed that the pine cone was about half-buried in soil, with the top half sticking out. There were sprouts coming from the top of the pinecone, indicating that it’s possible to grow a pine tree from a pine cone. This left…
Category: Teenager
15 Fun and Easy Ways to Keep Kids Busy at Home
When you’re stuck at home with your kids, you might all go a little stir crazy. You can avoid it and have some fun by learning how to keep kids busy at home. Some of these ideas will require assistance and/or participation from you (or another adult or older sibling). Of course, I know you will need ideas for how…
13 Random Acts of Kindness to Do With Kids
February 17th marks National Random Acts of Kindness Day in 2020. With the date approaching, I want to celebrate the day with my kiddos. I’ve been working on teaching them how to be kind to others, so it’s the perfect opportunity to practice. Random Acts of Kindness to Do With Your Kids 1. Compliment someone A simple compliment can make…
Free Printables: Paycheck Budget & Chore Chart
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to create a simpler chore chart than what I’d previously been using. My original one was literally four pages long. Well, when I decided to buckle down and create the simple chore chart I was wishing for, I decided to come up with one other freebie, bringing you the two free printables I’m…
Valentine’s Crafts Based on the Book Hedgehugs
National Hugging Day is tomorrow, and Valentine’s Day is coming soon, too. Check out these cute hugging crafts based on the book Hedgehugs.
Fun Trivia for Kids and Adults – Free Printables
I’ve always loved trivia so when I found out that January 4th is National Trivia Day, I knew I had to celebrate in some way. I decided to create a kids trivia printable, and then I became inspired to create one for adults, too! Free Trivia Printables Trivia for Kids This printable is perfect for siblings or for parents to…
8 Ways to Get Ready For Back to School (plus FREE printable)
Can you believe summer is coming to an end and another year of school is upon us? Less than 3 weeks and my kids will be back to school again. Unlike many parents, I am so not happy about this. I love having my kids home, as weird as that may be. Plus, my firstborn is starting kindergarten!! We have…
Teen Dating: 8 Tips For Parents
The dreaded years are here… your teenager has started dating or has begun showing interest in dating. Now what?! This teen dating experience could be disastrous, or it could be a great time in both of your lives. I’m sure you remember when you first starting having an interest in dating someone. Your trips to the mall or movie theater,…
10 Nostalgic Books to Read With Your Kids (or alone!)
Think back to your childhood… which books did you LOVE to read? Which ones were you extra excited to see at story time? As you got older, which books captured your attention the most? I have ALWAYS been a reader and can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t love books. Instilling that passion in my kids is…
National Give Something Away Day: Two Free Printables – Updated
Updated 9/20/2019 to add my Christmas gift to you – a free Christmas list printable! As I was preparing for the upcoming holiday season, I decided I wanted to give my readers an early Christmas gift. I hope you and your children enjoy it! Happy National Give Something Away Day!! Today I encourage you to find things in your home…