There are so many great ways to celebrate a new baby, from hosting a baby shower to welcoming the new little one at the hospital with a first birth-day cake, complete with a zero candle. Our family has welcomed six babies and has had such fun celebrating together. From How to Help a New Mom…
Fresh air is good for you and your kids, and a Nature Scavenger Hunt is the perfect excuse for exploring nature and spending time together as a family outside. Grab the free pdf printable for an outdoor scavenger hunt and get out! This fun nature walk activity is a great one to add to your…
Home life can feel overwhelming sometimes. There is laundry to do, groceries to get, meals to plan and make. You want a clean home and a sense of life balance. Honing your home management skills is key if you’re to make sense of it all. Good home management involves organizing the stuff of family life…
There are so many different doodahs and gadgets out in the world, it’s hard to know what you really need for homeschooling. After more than 20 years in this gig, I’ve narrowed down school supplies for homeschoolers to this supply list, including our time-tested favorites for home learning. Whether this is your first year or…
Potty training can be challenging at home. So can family travel. Put the two together and it can be downright overwhelming. But a Travel Toilet Seat for potty training can make it easy to pack up your toddler or preschooler without fear. Whether you use this potty training travel kit for family vacations, Day Trips,…
Be prepared for a fun family outing when you have a day trip checklist. Don’t recreate the wheel; reuse your own brain power when it comes to knowing what to pack for a day trip. There are loads of Fun Places to Go with Kids, but if you’re going to be gone for more than…
A beach day is the perfect summer fun. Splash in the water, lie in the sun, build a sand castle, and maybe read a good book. It can be a great way to entertain little ones for the day without a full fledged beach vacation. The beach is one of those fun places to go…
Make the most of summer days — and the summer daze. Brainstorm a list of summer fun places to go with kids and make this a season to remember. Whether you focus on family friendly day trips or are looking for full-blown family vacation ideas, be sure to include these stops with children in mind…