Holidays
First Day of School Photos
Here’s a fun way to commemorate the first day of school with photos and a mini interview. Use our free printable to capture this special day forever.
Travel
Winter Fun in Colorado with Teenagers
We hit our favorite affordable and family-friendly resort in the Colorado Rockies but during the beginning of winter this time. It’s just as much fun and there’s plenty of activities for the teens.
Crafts
Custom Painted Pottery Gifts (make for the best keepsakes!)
We share our been-there-done-that tips before you head to the painting pottery studio to make these great handmade and personalized gifts for family and friends.
Travel
Texas Forever: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
Traveling with teenagers isn’t always easy, which is why I was excited to visit Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop, Texas. The resort offers non-stop activities for all ages, and during our two day stay, we were able to do some of them on our own, and some together. The perfect balance.
Crafts
Shadowbox Frame DIY for Annual School Portraits
We teach you how to make your own adorable display of annual school portraits over the years using a shadowbox frame.
Family Fun
Summer Vacation Map Art Keepsake
We’ll show you and the kids how to make this wallhanging to memorialize their summer break whether you ventured far or stayed close to home.
Holidays
Fun Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Kids
Make New Year’s Eve festive for even the guests of all ages with these fun crafts and activities.
Activities
Celebrating Pirate Night for Kids at Home
You don’t have to wait until September 19 to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. We celebrated in August and I plan to make it a monthly affair at my house.
Activities
DIY Summer Camp at Home: the Good, Bad and Muddy
My husband and I have been holding our own summer camp at home for our kids for the past two years. This is why we started it, what we learned and why we decided to do it again this year.
Party & Play
Birthday Mail Celebration Idea (vs. Birthday Party or Presents)
In lieu of a big birthday party for her preschooler, a mom is thinking of requesting friends and extended family members send her daughter birthday cards. She needs advice on executing her idea.
Crafts
Annual Family Time Capsule (memorialize the past year)
Start off the new year by remembering some great family times from last year. Here’s how to make an annual family time capsule that’s petite yet complete.
Products & Services
Non-Cluttering Non-Toy Gift Ideas For Kids
A family who lives far apart enjoys showing their love for each other by showering one another (especially the kids) with gifts. How can they continue to do so but in a way that minimizes clutter?
Crafts
End-of-School-Year “Exit Interview” Printable
Help kids journal their school memories from the past year with this free “exit interview.” They’ll enjoy looking back on the good times for years to come.
Crafts
Easiest April Fools’ Prank Ever: Frozen Cereal!
This is the easiest (and harmless) April Fools’ prank for parents or siblings to execute. Plus, there’s no mess.
Party & Play
Family Game Night with Teenagers
There are a ton of game options for the younger and older crowds, but finding something in the middle of too babyish and too mature isn’t easy. But we found some great choices.
Big Kid
Parenting Lessons from Ferris Bueller: Taking Teens Out for the Day
Going out to explore the world with your teenagers, or Cameron, isn’t always easy. But Ferris and I can tell you that without a doubt, it’s always worth it.
Big Kid
The Lost Summer? Maybe The Best Summer
While my time of “active parenting” with my kids is drawing to a close, I finally figured out how to make sure the tail end of their childhoods isn’t lost.
Toddler
Savoring the Simple Summer Moments
A great summer doesn’t have to mean big or epic summer road or beach trips . Sometimes, you can find its essence in small and unexpected places.
Relationships
Grandparenting From Around The Globe
Parents need advice and ideas on how to make their very young child feel more connected to one set of grandparents who live on the other side of the world. Weekly video conferences are just cutting it.
Holidays
Father’s Day and Special Bonding Memories
This Father’s Day, Maria is reminiscing about her son’s first days at home and how her husband Matt made sure he spent time with his newborn.