Hallmark’s Squawkin Egg Droppin’ Hen, A Great Way to Add Some Fun To Your Easter

Hallmark Squawkin Egg Droppin Hen

Have you ever seen anything so cute? I love Hallmark! For as long as I can remember I have been collecting their holiday products, even before I had kids. I have the snowmen that sing to each other for Christmas. I have the Easter Bunny with an egg that the chicken pops out of the… [Continue Reading]

3 Fun Ways to go GREEN for St. Patty’s Day the Eco-Friendly way!

Okra from our garden

There are more ways to get your GREEN on for the holiday than by just adding green food coloring to every meal. Here are my top 3 Go To Ideas for a green St. Patrick’s day the eco-friendly way. Dig in the Dirt Now is the time to prep for your summer garden. Wet spring… [Continue Reading]

How to Make your Own Easter Egg Dye – Science Sunday

What color do you dye your eggs?

Each year we dye Easter eggs with the kids.  I’ve always wondered as a science teacher why I would purchase these kits with the mysterious little pill sized dye.  What is the dye made of?  Why do we need all that white vinegar?  Can’t I do this myself?   The answer is yes…with a little knowledge of… [Continue Reading]

Snow Day Fun!

building a SNOW castle

Put the term SNOWED IN on a whole other level today with some snow day fun! Who says sand toys are just for sand? If your like me you have mounds of beach toys collecting dust over the winter months. Why not brush them off, and build some SNOW castles instead ! What you need… [Continue Reading]

Hop On Over To Michael’s Craft Stores For their New Kid’s Club

We love to create crafts at home and Michael's inspires us to do just that.

Do your kids love to make Easter crafts but you find there aren’t enough hours in the day? That is my biggest problem. By the time they get home from school, complete homework, eat dinner, and play with friends it’s time for bed. My other big problem is I get to the craft store with… [Continue Reading]

Paper Plate Easter Bunny – Easy Easter Craft

Bunny is complete!

Even, if you don’t have a great deal of artistic ability you can still do crafts with your kids without spending a bundle. You don’t have to know how to draw or create to offer your kids fun crafts to create at home. These types of crafts are especially good for preschoolers as it definitely… [Continue Reading]

Celebrate Pi Day, March 14 With Fun Activities for the Kids!

Do you have your Pi ready?

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th. If you don’t remember your math, Pi is equal to 3.14159. It’s a number you may have tried to block from your mathematical days but it can ring in a really fun way to engage your children in math and science. Math doesn’t always have to be boring!  … [Continue Reading]

Meal Ideas for Your Favorite Leprechaun

Leprechaun

I’m not sure if it is because green is my favorite color or that I’m of Irish descent, but,  St. Patrick’s’ day is one of my all time favorite holidays! So I rounded up some old photos for fun St. Patrick’s Day meal ideas. Leprechaun Lunch mashed potatoes shredded carrots broccoli yellow pepper candy eyes… [Continue Reading]

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Our family is Irish.  And we’re vegetarians.  So the “traditional” St. Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef and cabbage just doesn’t cut it in our household.  What do we do instead?  Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie! Ingredients for Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie 2 lb potatoes 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 2… [Continue Reading]

What to do With Left Over Valentine’s Day’s Candy Boxes

heart

  Every year we have them. Every year we buy them. Every year I think about what a terrible waste it is to throw out those cardboard hearts. Here are a few ways to re-purpose those heart-shaped boxes whether they are small, large, fabric or decorative. Ideas for small heart-shaped boxes Cookie cutter Get a… [Continue Reading]

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