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Follow these three Instagram accounts, all run by moms, for easy and useful toddler activities or for any age! I am not an activities mom. We are not an activities home. Read: Most days, we're just trying to get from...

In honor of our daughter's birthday, who was born on St. Patrick’s Day, here are our favorite fun and easy St. Patrick's Day crafts and snacks for kids. Every year on March. 17th we have a big celebration with...

Ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in DC? One of the many things I love about DC is the notion that it is full of transplants. So many of us were born and raised somewhere else. We bring these different...

During the winter, it’s hard to not want to snuggle up on the couch and sip a mug of delicious hot chocolate. The days of powder hot cocoa to stir into your mug just doesn't seem as fun now...

Haunted homes and tombstone yards can be frightfully fun for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. However, the cost of a few decorations can get eerily uncomfortable— and make you say boo to spooky decorations. Although it’s tempting to spends hundreds of...

Ah, the humble roll of Painter's Tape - one simple material, endless possibilities. Such a simple utility item can bring endless hours of fun and activities! One of the supplies we had in bulk around the house was rolls...

Summer is here, and if you haven't signed your kids up for a summer camp yet, your kids might be uttering that dreaded phrase: "I'm bored." But fear not—if you don't want your kids sitting around in front of the...

In this simple activity, your kids will work on their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. The best part of this rainbow flower craft is that you most likely have all the supplies already at home. I...

Organizing your bucket list for an epic summer of fun! Has school let out for your kids or are you excitedly counting down the days? Are you dreading the long, hot, humid days waiting for you? No matter what you're...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had an eye for beautiful home decor. I grew up in a house where everything was always in it’s place. Every few weeks, the decor always changed based on the...

Turn your empty cereal box into an adorable Easter bunny!  Add artificial or real flowers to create a blooming flower crown for your upcoming masterpiece! Invite your little artists to create this recycled Easter Bunny craft!  Find your art supplies-...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and the best way to treat your loved ones is through food! My family especially loves desserts! If you'd like to make something delicious and healthy, here are three Valentine's Day recipes...

Do you remember making your parents coupon books as a child? Coupons good for an hour of yard work, helping a younger sibling with homework, organizing the playroom, all to be completed without complaint? I loved giving coupon books...

I've always wanted to get my children a felt wall tree for Christmas, one that they could decorate all on their own. But I always seemed to miss the shipping windows when the tree would arrive on a decent...