TURKEYS IN DISGUISE By Cynthia Platt Illustrated by Josh Cleland A hilariously fun read-aloud picture book where children think quickly and creatively to disguise a group of turkeys and save them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner! THE HUMBLE PIE By Jory…
Place this festive wreath on the bedroom door of your favorite birthday boy or girl.
Here is a great summertime play on the classic wedge salad. Everything can be made in advance, so this makes for great picnic food (and grape tomatoes make a good snack for kids) – take all the parts along separately…
Why a lemonade stand is more than just a simple venture.
See how different lemonade brands scored in our blind taste test.
Two years ago around this time, I wrote a post about our annual Mother's Day paver project. Each year, Amelia and I paint paving stones together which conveniently cover a muddy spot in the yard. Most years some combination of…
Stay-at-home dads share a couple tips for moms.
These items can help dads who stay-at-home — and those that don't — as they work on being the best dad ever.
Try one of these less conventional ideas for Dad this Father's Day.
Check out these easy and fun adventures that both of you can enjoy on Father's Day.
Simple meals that you can prepare for the family in 15 minutes or less.
Ingredients1 cup peanut butter1 cup honey3 cups rolled oats (oatmeal)1 cup nuts or dried fruit (I normally use nuts such as almonds or unsalted peanuts)Crusted nuts, granola cereal or unsweetened coconut Instructions1. Mix the first four ingredients together thoroughly. 2. Form them…
For trail mix, you can pretty much throw any ingredients together that your children enjoy, but here are a couple of suggestions.Recipe #1 Ingredients1 cup cheerios toasted oat cereal (honey nut, apple cinnamon or plain), 2 cup popcorn (can buy…
Cheap and easy snack ideas to have ready for the weekend.
Bring the family outside for a rollicking good time with these fun outdoor games.
Let your springtime family brunching kick off with a celebration in honor of Mom. This rich French toast recipe uses store bought croissants, local eggs and honey and fresh organic fruit – a great way to start the day.Ingredients1 cup…
Treat yourself to something special this Mother's Day.
Just in time for Mother's Day, these six outings require little or no planning.
Tips to help this year's summer planning work out as smoothly as possible.
Suggestions for making it an adventure to remember.
If you read this blog regularly, you know I typically feature projects I do with my daughter. I'm usually right behind her, gathering materials and asking questions, and always taking photos.This time, I let her go. Following days of miserable…
Don't let the Easter Bunny be responsible for your downfall this Easter.
Easy tips to prevent you from making unhealthy choices.
Folks, don't try this one at home. In fact, don't try it anywhere. Just don't bother.I love bubbles. You're never too old for them. Amelia and her buddy played with good old fashioned bubbles for almost an hour a few…
Wanna spruce up your kids Easter basket this year? Surprise them with this unique list of items.
Family-friendly and Kids Eat Free restaurants in the greater Charlotte area.
