Bearizona

We had the best time at Bearizona last weekend. It is the perfect place to take kiddos of all ages. There is a drive through area and then they have a walking zoo as well. It’s so much fun to watch the animals in their almost natural habitat. You can find Bearizona just outside of …

Father’s Day Fun 2021

We all know how important mom is to the family but what about dad? Dads don’t always get the same fanfare but here are some ideas on how to make dad feel important by creating a fun day for the whole family.

Books I Love: I Don’t Know Age

The other day, someone told me the three greatest anchors in life are ignorance, comfort, and entitlement. He used the metaphor of sitting on an anchored boat, close to shore, moving and rocking in all directions but going nowhere. It feels like you’re moving but it’s an illusion, you’re not actually making progress and you …

Adventures in the Kitchen – Peanut Butter Pretzels

Peanut butter pretzels are a great project and a super yummy snack! The best part is that no baking is required. When mine were little and bored, we loved these little kitchen projects. You get to spend quality time together, if your kiddos are young, this is great for small motor skills, and they get …

Rainbow Rice Sensory Play

Toddlers and preschoolers love playing in rice. The possibilities are endless for organized activities, free play, and crafts. When mine were little they spent hours playing with water, cornstarch, slime, and play dough. Rice is has a similar feel, is inexpensive, and easy to obtain. Besides being soothing, they can be working on small motor …