Tag Archives: Family Fun
The Kindergarten Transition: Tougher Than You Think
It was February of last year. February 3rd, to be exact. I was looking at my son's picture on my office wall it hit me - he'd be starting kindergarten in the fall. I began counting the months backward...
Sep 19, 2023
Help Kids Solve Their Summer Boredom with This Printable
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Boredom is not bad. It's often a catalyst for creativity; when my kids say they're bored I usually respond with something like, "I'm sure your brain will he...
Jul 16, 2023
The Ultimate Camping Checklist for Families
Are you starting to dream of the warmer months like we are? Thinking of taking your family camping for the first time? Or maybe you're seasoned campers but you always seem to forget one or two essenti...
Jul 14, 2023
Conversation Starters for Your Family
PARENT: "How was school?" CHILD: "Fine." PARENT: "What did you do today?" CHILD: "Nothing." Does this sound familiar? There are times when talking to your child feels like pulling teeth. Part of the p...
Jun 26, 2023
Summer Praise Journal
Long days at the beach. Running through the sprinkler in the yard. Walking a trail. Staying up late around a bonfire. What is your favorite part of summer? Summer can bring long days of blessing and e...
Jun 10, 2023
Bee Baths and Toad Houses
Looking for a way to attract bees and toads to your garden? These cute houses and baths work great! They are fun to decorate but you can also leave them plain if you'd like, there are lots of possibil...
May 26, 2023
Make Meaningful Moments with Your Family at Westin Seattle
It's often hard to find something fun that can please the entire family. Don't you agree? From grandma to the youngest, how can we find activities that allow us to bond as a family that everyone is go...
May 23, 2023 GettyImages | SteveDF
Snack Necklaces
As the weather warms up, do you feel like you need a revolving door in your house? The kids tend to go in, go out, go in, go out, on repeat all day. They need to go potty, they need a drink, they're h...
May 09, 2023
Easter Memories
What are your Easter memories from childhood? Did you grow up in a church-going family? Or, like me, did Easter mean candy in a basket? How did your past Easter experiences shape how you celebrate tod...
Mar 30, 2023
Leprechaun Trap {with Video}
St. Patrick's Day is March 17. I learned years ago that my kids are not fans of mom making foods green to celebrate. In fact, my daughter cried one year when I put a touch of food coloring in a glass ...
Mar 09, 2023