Activities

Imagine I Can Art & Craft Kit Giveaway

May 25, 2013

I love introducing new crafts and activities to my girls, but budget is always a factor. So I was excited to learn that Manhattan Toy launched the Imagine I Can series of 28 arts & crafts, do-it-yourself, role-play and puppet kits plus exciting games. These kits were recently featured on The View and touted by [...]

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Wummelbox Kids Craft Kit Review

May 22, 2013

My girls and I love crafts, but I’m not always great at putting together craft ideas on my own. So I love subscription box services that bring us fun ideas we can do together. This month we were introduced to Wummelbox, a subscription arts & crafts service just for kids age 3-8. Each high-quality Wummelbox [...]

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DIY Toyrarium: An Easy Gardening Project for Kids

May 21, 2013

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. —– The sun is shining and the weather is beautiful, so the girls and I have been trying to do more projects and activities outside each day. We’ve planted seeds and enjoy letting the chickens roam the yard. [...]

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3 Interesting Camping Ideas in Your Suzuki

February 26, 2013

Getting off the beaten track can be one of the best ways to truly experience the magic of the outdoors. If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, going on a quality camping trip with friends and family is a wonderful way to reconnect. Your Suzuki Grand Vitara is [...]

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4 Simple Ways To Go Green On Easter

February 22, 2013

Easter is just around the corner and the kids are excited because the Easter Bunny is sure to bring surprises. But do you really want to go to the store and buy one of those plastic-wrapped Easter gifts filled with sugar-laden treats and neon-colored grass? Is there any way to make Easter gifts a little [...]

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Get Your First Green Kid Crafts Box for Only $13

January 2, 2013

We had the opportunity to review a box from Green Kid Crafts in November and the girls absolutely loved it! You can read my review here. With Green Kid Crafts, each month you can get a box shipped to you that includes a minimum of 3 different project to inspire your little one’s imagination. Normally [...]

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Kelly Kits Mighty Mosaics Craft Box Review

November 27, 2012

We reviewed our first Kelly Kits Kids Craft Box back in September, and the girls had so much fun that we went back for more! You can read my first Kelly Kits review here. Today, we just did the first craft in our annual subscription and the girls had a blast with the fun activity. [...]

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Merriam Tailspin Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle from Artifact Puzzles

November 23, 2012

As a young girl, I remember sitting at my grandma’s table and putting puzzles together with her all the time. She always had one going, and I spent a lot of time with her, so it’s one vivid memory I have from my childhood. I really enjoyed it, but it has been many years since [...]

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Green Kid Crafts Earth-Friendly Creativity Kit Review

October 30, 2012

Crafts are quickly becoming a favorite pastime in our home. I was always crafty as a kid, so it should come as no surprise that my girls also love crafts. Finding crafts that are also eco-conscious can sometimes be a challenge. Fortunately, Green Kid Crafts has introduced a service where you can receive a box [...]

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Traveling to Lacrosse Without the Big Expenses

October 5, 2012

When you’re a big lacrosse fan, you probably want to be able to take in as many games as possible. In many cases, this requires you to travel to other places to be able to see your favorite team. Although it can be very fun to travel to lacrosse games, it can get pretty expensive. Here [...]

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