Category Archive for 'Outings,Activities, and games'

What Are Your Kids Going To See At The Movies?… Now You Can Know.

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

A friend of mine, Kelly (from Journey’s With Kelly), has been telling me about a website from Focus on The Family which reviews movies, t.v., music, and video games. While I have not taught my 6 year old how to even turn on the t.v. (thus ensuring I am always in control of [...]

Addendum to Last Weeks post

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Last week I had a list of things you can do with your kids this summer. I wanted to simply add … reading time! Your local Library, or Bookstore typically offer this for all ages. Libraries usually have it broken into toddlers and school age reading times. Plus you can let them check out a [...]

How To Enjoy A Kid Fun Summer!

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Well, we are officially into our second week of summer here, and our first week of camp. Every year about the beginning of May my sister and I begin to scout out and plan the activities for the summer. Not just family vacation, but what activities we can do with the kids. When you [...]

Reading Time… Not Just For The Kids

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Today I am going to take my daughter to “Reading Time”. Realizing, as I said on Friday, that I need to spend more time with her, this is one activity I can do which is free and fun for both of us. If you are a new mom you may not [...]

Bubble Baths

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

Need something to do with cooped up kids? Kerri suggests a bubble bath … a great idea that is usually forgotten. We use it at the end of the day. Our girls get in together, and will typically give us at least 30 minutes to catch up on everything they have pulled [...]

Let The Kids Cook Tonight!

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

I have been taking a class on healthy cooking/eating and we made “pizzas” with tortillas. I tried it with my girls, and they loved it. It is so simple, and delicious, and great even for finicky eaters because everyone can make their pizza their way. Anna, only 2 years old, was even able to participate. [...]

Little Fun, Little Learning

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

I am submitting an application for Emily to enter Kindergarten next year, for now we have decided on the private school with our church. You know what I found interesting? They are going to test her on colors, shapes, letters, and numbers. She has to be able to write her first and [...]

Dance with Your Kids!

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007

My favorite distraction in the evenings for my kids is to turn on a C.D. and dance around the kitchen with them while I am cooking dinner. So, I decided to make a C.D. for Emily, with all of these upbeat songs that we could dance around to. Some Christian songs we both like, [...]

See the Christmas Lights!

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

The other night my hubby was not at home and the kids and I were getting frustrated with each other. They were bored and I needed some down time. My kids love to ride. You have heard of driving a crying baby around in the car; well, my five year old and 21 month old [...]

Potato Stamping

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Try this great craft idea with your kids.

What you will need:

Potato
Sharp knife (For Adults only!)
PaintPaper
A shallow dish

Directions: Wash the potato and cut it in half. On the cut face of the potato, use the knife to carve a simple shape [...]