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Kid-Friendly Halloween Decorating Ideas

3 Oct

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019Um, did somebody say Halloween decorating? I’m sure I saw some here and here and pretty much all over my Pinterest feed. Is it just me, or did September just evaporate before our eyes? I feel so behind this Fall. Sheesh. I only just finished a little … Read More about Kid-Friendly Halloween Decorating Ideas

Nature Walk Printable {Fun Fall Activity for Kids}

2 Oct

Greetings earthlings! Happy first of October to you! I’m just popping in to share a fun Nature Walk printable that I made for my kids.

I’ve confessed before that I’m not really a summer girl. The whole idea of ‘enjoying’ time in the great outdoors in crazy humidity is totally lost on me. But in Fall, I enjoy being outside with our kiddies whenever we can. They LOVE creating events out of simple things – and, what kid doesn’t?!? So I pulled together a Nature Walk printable to make an adventure out of our next Fall walk.

Our twins are still only pre-schoolers, so you’ll notice it’s simple and visual. At their age, just finding a pine cone and a red leaf could keep them challenged for an hour! So if you’re aiming to find the ruby-throated hummingbird, you might need a different nature walk list, lol. READ MORE

Fall Mantel Decor with Giant Fall Photos!

23 Sep

This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019I’m so super-excited about this Fall mantel decorating project, that I’ll give you a picture first, and talk a bit after… . In case you didn’t notice, my Fall mantel has giant photos of our kids ;-). . Not only that: They are giant peel … Read More about Fall Mantel Decor with Giant Fall Photos!

Kids’ Art Station Inspiration: 20 Fun Ideas

10 Sep

This post was most recently updated on January 1st, 2020Do your kids love arts and craft projects as much as mine? My 9-year old daughter absolutely loves to draw, and has an arsenal of supplies to feed her passion. The only problem was that there were tiny mountains of paper and coloring supplies in every … Read More about Kids’ Art Station Inspiration: 20 Fun Ideas

Fall Wreath Time! (My New Wreath: Texture vs Color)

6 Sep

This post was most recently updated on January 1st, 2020So I’ve been using the same DIY Fall wreath for years. I made it at least 10 years ago, and every year, I perk it up a little by adding something new. Last year it was burlap. I still like it a lot, but this Fall, … Read More about Fall Wreath Time! (My New Wreath: Texture vs Color)