Have you seen the Friends episode where Chandler and Phoebe pretend to watch the football game on Thanksgiving so they don’t have to help with meal prep? It’s a family favorite at our house! One of the reasons is that in our little fam, we really don’t do football. In our larger, extended families, however, […]
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Fall Family Night: How To Build A Scarecrow
So how do you build a Scarecrow? Quite easily! It requires minimal materials, not a lot of time, and can be customized to fit whatever your purpose is. Materials: hammer scissors old clothes (jeans, button-up shirt, etc.) old boots twine nails straw or dried grass pillowcase Two 1×2 – 6′ garden stakes Process: Step 1 […]
Family Halloween Costumes That Will Make You Laugh
When my kids were little and I had a little more control of what they dressed up as for Halloween, I loved putting everyone in a group costume. Having everyone in a group costume is just so much fun! I love the looks, silly comments, and I love being able to match my kids and […]
Ridiculously Fun Virtual Scavenger Hunt Ideas
With social distancing looking like it’s here to stay, families are in need of creative ways to connect and entertain. One of the ways we’ve enjoyed connecting as a large family is by having virtual “game nights” through Zoom or FaceTime. I’m here to give you another option to chess or group Netflix: virtual scavenger […]
Summer Sidewalk Chalk Art
It’s highly likely that this summer will be much different than any other due to the pandemic. In my neighborhood, pools will probably stay closed as will splash pads. Which means that I’m going to have to find a new way to entertain my kids during the summer months. This all got me thinking, why […]
Fun Family Ideas To Survive The Pandemic
Stuck inside for the foreseeable future? You’re not alone. If you’re looking for some fun family ideas to survive this pandemic, you’ve come to the right spot. Whether you’re looking for activities indoors, outdoors, DIY, or specifically kid-approved, I’ve got you covered! Family Ideas: Activities When you’re trying to keep up the social distancing, activities […]
The History Of Gingerbread Houses and More!
The History Of Gingerbread Houses and More! The Recipe If you would like to make your own gingerbread for a house or figures, look no further. Ingredients: 3 1/4 c. flour 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. ground ginger 3/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. […]
Games Perfect For A Family Vacation
Summer is the season of family vacations, and with that comes a decent amount of time in the car. If you don’t want your kids to spend the entire trip on screens, then I’ve got some solutions for you! Whether you’re looking for games to play in the car, or games to while away an […]
Best Family Things To Do In July
July is a rough month for me and my littles. School has been out long enough for the novelty of freedom to begin wearing off, and it’s hot enough to keep kids from playing outside with wild abandon. So, what’s a family to do in July when the weather is hot and the kids are […]
Memorial Day Family Jeopardy Game
Memorial Day is a holiday that sometimes gets overlooked because of its close proximity to the end of school and being sandwhiched between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. This holiday has been observed since 1971 and dates back to the end of the Civil War. It’s specifically aimed at remembering and paying honor to those […]
