Holidays
Thanksgiving Activity Placemat Printable
Get the kids and the adults laughing together during Thanksgiving dinner with this entertaining placemat which includes Mad Lib-inspired fun.
Products & Services
Keep Kids Entertained in the Car Without Staring at Screens: Circle Round Podcast
Looking to keep your kids (ages 4 to 10) entertained while also using their imagination? Check out the new storytelling Circle Round podcast.
Crafts
Morse Code Beaded Bracelets DIY
We threw a Morse Code sleepover party a couple of weeks ago and created beaded bracelets as DIY party favors. We show you how to make your own.
Activities
Studio Tour of the Making of Harry Potter (London)
Visiting London with the kids? The Studio Tour of the Making of Harry Potter is a must-visit. It’s not a theme park, but instead an interactive museum where you get to roam around the sound stage and sets used on the eight Harry Potter Movies.
Crafts
Pretend “Bugs in a Jar” Craft
Pretend Bugs-in-a-Jar are great party favors for Bug-themed party or as a summer craft to keep little hands busy.
Travel
Hersheypark: 20 Tips, Tricks and Must-Do Attractions for Families
Here are our park recommendations AND some park strategy tips to help you and your family make the most out of your day or days in Hershey, PA, the sweetest place on Earth. There’s a ton of stuff for all ages to enjoy, and lots of opportunities for even bigger families like ours to enjoy TOGETHER.
Travel
Universal Orlando: 25 Things You Must Do & See With Your Kids
Spend more time yelling, “Whee!” and less time planning your day with our handy dandy list of Universal Orlando must-dos and secret tips.
Activities
When Do You Push a Kid To Do More Activities?
Some kids are joiners. Some are not. So how do you know when to push a kid to do more activities?
Party & Play
Tea Party Bird Cookies on a Cup for Spring!
Spring has sprung and we’re excited to celebrate with a tea party. We’ve made these cute bird cookies that the kids can perch on their decaf tea cups. Enjoy!
Holidays
Bunny Nails for Easter!
A fun activity to literally keep little hands busy for Easter is to paint on some bunny nails. We teach you how!
Activities
Your Everything Guide to Universal Orlando Resort
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know to plan your trip to Universal Orlando Resort and even a few things you didn’t want to know! Perfect for first-time visitors and those wanting a comprehensive guide to hotels, tickets, transportation, rides and attractions, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Crafts
Hanging Rainbow Paper Plate Craft for St. Patrick’s Day
This Hanging Rainbow Paper Plate craft is perfect for little hands! It’s a fun way for kids to decorate for St. Patricks Day.
Holidays
Favorite Women in History Coloring Sheet for International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day, kids can draw (and color) a picture of their favorite women and write something special about them. Just download and print out our free activity and coloring sheet.
Food & Home
Yummy Greek Yogurt Blueberry Lemon Muffins!
Brenda modifies her great grandmother’s famous recipe for lemon bread so that it has some extra protein and great taste in it… she adds greek yogurt and blueberries. And turns them into muffins, making them perfect for on the go.
Holidays
DIY Minecraft Christmas Ornaments
Minecraft is all the rage at my house so when my daughter suggested we make Minecraft Christmas Ornaments I knew I had to share her idea. Whether you’re making them as gifts, as an activity at a Minecraft-themed party, or just as ornaments for your own tree, they are sure to please every gamer big or small!
Holidays
Floating Snowman Marshmallows
Here is the easiest trick ever to have the cutest marshmallows in your hot chocolate! Turn those marshmallows into snowmen!
Holidays
Advent Calendar Printable Game
It’s that time of year again when you realize you didn’t buy an Advent Calendar in time and they are all sold out. Have no fear we have a printable game that will probably be more fun anyway. All you need to do is click and…
Activities
Best Things to Do at Universal Studios Hollywood & The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
An updated review of the shows and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, plus what’s to love about the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter that opened last year, in 2016.
Crafts
Bug Season is Here. Let’s Craft a Bug Party!
We thought it would be fun to make some buggy crafts that might come in handy for bug-themed birthday parties or just an afternoon of it’s-almost-summer fun.
Family Fun
Best TV Shows to Watch with Tweens
now that my boys are 11 and 13, there are a lot more shows that we can all enjoy and watch together. No more gritting our teeth through painful kid programming like The Wonder Pets or the one show that makes me want to scratch my skin off with a dull butter knife—Jessie. We’re in the sweet spot where we can happily meet in the middle with entertainment that isn’t too kid or too adult. Here are some of our family’s current favorites.