Jane Goodall once said, “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Everyone wants to make a difference in the world and one way that we can make a difference is to try and buy the least amount of plastic as we can. For example, we can choose to purchase wooden over plastic when given the option. One easy way to do this as a mom is to purchase wooden toys over plastic. The benefits of doing this not only save the planet, but the wooden toys are so much more indestructible when...
Can you believe that Father’s Day is only days away? If you are like myself, it has truly snuck up on me and I began to scramble for ideas on what my kids could give their dad and grandfathers for Father’s Day. After letting them help me search the internet for ideas, we came up with a plan to do 3 different things to show their dad and grandfathers just how loved they really are. First we decided to make a keepsake that they could enjoy for years to come. It was very easy and the clean up was easy. We simply just dipped his foot into paint, placed it onto the paper then I let him finger paint...
Summertime is officially here and now we have the whole summer to entertain our littles! If your kids are like mine, you probably hear the words “I’m bored” about a dozen times a day. While I don’t want to have to constantly feel like an entertainer, I do still want to keep my littles occupied and away from screens as much as possible. So we have come up with a list of activities to do at home this summer that won’t break the bank or require a lot of planning for mom! Indoor activities: Bake homemade cookies or treats Most kids love helping mom bake! Here is a good recipe to try this Summer to get the kids involved! Forts...
I can hardly believe that Valentine’s Day is only a couple weeks away! It has truly snuck up on us this year. I wanted to make a quick craft with my son so he could give it to his grandmother, so we used some supplies we had readily on hand. He had a blast making tie-dye hearts and can not wait to make them again. If you are looking for a quick and easy craft for your kids this Valentine’s, here is a fun craft to make! Supplies: Coffee filters Markers Scissors Water Paper Towels To start off, fold the coffee filters in half and cut a heart out of the center. You will then have your...
As Christmas is drawing near I am beginning to think more about what I will get my little ones for Christmas. This year I am planning to focus more on non-electronic gifts in hopes to get them out from behind screens. I am so thankful for electronics, but I always want to provide them with gifts to help them grow and be well rounded. Hyggehaus Top 10 Non-Electronic Gifts Lego Classic Brick Set Legos is such a classic toy that kids have been playing with for years. Both genders of kids love to play with them and they help with kids' imaginations. Hyggehaus Rustic Organizer This organizer is perfect to gift for a lego storage holder or for a jewelry...
