It's almost Halloween and I can't wait! It's such a fun time of year for me and the kids and I make sure to enjoy all of October to celebrate! The boys and I made these cute Paper Plate Spiders to get them in the Halloween spirit! SUPPLIES NEEDED: Black paper plates (I used large and small plates) Black chenille stems Scissors or wire cutters Hole punch Glue stick Wiggly eyes … [Read more...]
15 Fun Fall Children’s Books
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It's now officially fall and I've pulled out the sweaters and hoodies. The leaves have begun to change color and fall from the trees and we're lining our schedules with corn mazes and pumpkin patches and these fall children's books are perfect for this time of year! Leaf Jumpers Paperback / Hardcover Graceful, poetic text celebrates the beauty of autumn leaves, while the simple text at the … [Read more...]
Five New DVD Releases from Nickelodeon! Plus, Giveaway
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Have you checked out the New DVD Releases from Nickelodeon lately? Nickelodeon Favorites: Puppy Palooza Romp into 7 puppy play dates with your Nick Jr. pals! Roll with the PAW Patrol to rescue Super Pup Rubble as well as catch an out-of-control Robo Dog. Help Dora and Boots find a missing puppy and count on Team Umizoomi to save a lost dog too. Meet Bubble Puppy and other pets with the Bubble … [Read more...]
15 Pumpkin Children’s Books
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Tomorrow I'm heading to our first pumpkin patch of the year and I'm so excited! My favorite photos of the boys every year come from the pumpkin fields so to get Sawyer ready we've been reading lots of Pumpkin Children's Books! He doesn't really remember prior years so the books have been pretty helpful! Some of the older books have been great for Gavin to read to him and tell him his past memories … [Read more...]
A is for Apple! An Apple Paper Plate Preschool Craft! | Fun Crafts with Mom
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It's fall! I can't believe how fast time is flying! The apples on the trees are getting big and are ready for picking! Sawyer is so excited about going apple picking since they talked about it in his new preschool class! To celebrate I thought we'd make this fun Apple Paper Plate Preschool Craft! Supplies Needed: Red Construction Paper Green Construction Paper Scissors Paper … [Read more...]
Gymboree & DinoTrux – Two Favorites Together {Plus, Giveaway}
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There's a great new show out for kids right now that has Sawyer & I hooked! It's called Dinotrux and you can catch it on Netflix! We already watched all 10 episode's on season one! It was so good! This show is about a group of dinosaurs that are half dinosaur and half trucks trying to all live and survive together. They all are learning how important their roles are, not only for themselves … [Read more...]
Our 5 Favorite Scholastic Reads this Summer!
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I can't believe it's the last day of August. Where has summer gone? Of course I didn't get a chance to do half the things I wanted to do but we did stay busy! We traveled all over New England and spent time on several beaches down the coast, we all went to our very first Red Sox game, and Daddy was even able to take every Wednesday off! It was a great summer and we made so many great … [Read more...]
George Forman Launches The Butcher Shop -Helping Bring Families To The Dinner Table {& Giveaway!}
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Family dinners have always been really important to me and my husband. There is something important and special about the entire family sitting down at the table and enjoying a meal together. I love hearing about my husband's day and hearing all the funny little things my kids say. We were really great about sitting together as a family while school is in session, but this summer has been a … [Read more...]
Making Fun Back To School Lunches With Wet Ones® Singles and Pepperidge Farm® Goldfish Crackers
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Hayden absolutely loves school. He loves to read, science, and arts and crafts. Hayden is such a good student and I miss him terribly when he is gone. It is weird not having him home with me all day. One thing I love doing for him is making his lunches everyday. I hope it lets him know that I'm thinking about him. Two necessities that should be apart of every kid's school lunch … [Read more...]
