Does anyone else have kids who are quite obsessed with Star Wars right now?! My son even wanted Star Wars valentines this year. I was feeling a craft vibe, so we decided to design our own. I found a couple of good public domain images on Pixabay and created the valentines using Photoshop. We started with a basic printable, but my son decided he wanted something with a light saber. So, now we have two versions! I hope you enjoy these Star Wars inspired valentines! Here’s the first version – LEGO STORMTROOPER. Just print and give! The second version – DARTH VADER- requires a honey stick or a gl ..read more

We’ve been working on shirts this week for the 100th day of school. They’ve been a lot of fun but also a ton of work! We did most of our work with this party pack of fabric paint so we had a large variety of colors. Cat Shirt for the 100th Day My kindergarten girl wanted to put 100 cats on her shirt and this was by far the most work. We put ten larger cat faces on the front and squeezed 90 tiny cat heads on the back. She wanted to do most of the work herself so this doesn’t look perfect, but she is one proud crafter! I wrote the “100 Purrfect Days of School” on the front for my little cat lov ..read more

The season of baking is upon us! Whether you are cutting back on dairy, modifying a recipe to accommodate allergy needs, or have simply stepped into the kitchen only to find that you are missing a key ingredient in your famous brownie recipe, keep this swap sheet handy for a list of simple baking substitutions! 1. Applesauce for Oil This swap works great in sweets such as muffins and breakfast loaves. Omit oil and substitute with equal parts applesauce, or reduce the amount of oil by using a mixture of half oil and half applesauce. 2. Apple Cider Vinegar for Buttermilk Stir one tablespoon of ..read more

Our family Halloween tradition is to make this pumpkin stew every year. It’s cooked in an actual pumpkin and it makes the best warm meal before heading out to trick-or-treat or to enjoy other fall activities. Pumpkin Stew Ingredients: 1 Large Pumpkin Melted Butter Sugar 2 large onions, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped Olive oil 3 pounds roast or steak, cubed and pre-cooked Large can of diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup 1 box beef stock Oregano, salt, pepper to taste 2-3 carrots, chopped 5-8 medium potatoes, cubed 1-2 cups raw pumpkin puree 2 cans sweet corn 1 can yello ..read more

Outdoor Winter Fun with Kids Play in the Snow Take advantage of that snow and find a hill! Local parks are usually a great place to sled. Don’t forget to dress warmly and bring helmets! Don’t forget to make snow angels and build a snowman! These are a few places to sled in Colorado Springs. Go Skiing or Snowboarding Skiing can be a fun family activity. Even if everyone can’t ski, there are usually other activities for the rest of the family to enjoy. These tips for planning a ski trip with kids will make things go smoothly. Go Ice Skating In Colorado Springs, we have an outdoor rink that is ..read more

Kid Friendly National Parks in Arizona We’ve been to several kid friendly National Parks and Monuments in Arizona. The Grand Canyon tends to get all the fame and attention, but there are several other parks and monuments off the beaten path that are worth visiting as well! If you have kids, most parks offer the junior ranger program, which can make your visit and hikes a bit more engaging and meaningful. It’s free or very inexpensive (less than $5) to get a booklet and participate. When we take our kids to national parks, we usually like to camp at national parks. But, there are often hotels a ..read more

Once homeschool students reach middle school, many parents don’t feel that comfortable teaching all of the material themselves. It’s hard to be an expert in every subject area! A great option for middle and high school science are self-paced online homeschool science classes and labs. Having self paced classes allows a lot of flexibility for the family schedule with the added benefit of being able to review the lesson more than once if needed. Sponsored Post: I received compensation and classes in exchange for this post. All views and opinions are my own. My son is currently taking the Greg ..read more

I know how important it is to drink water. I’ve been making a conscious effort to drink more water, and I wanted to share the things that have been working! I’ve even gotten the kids to up their water consumption. Get the Taste You Want I’m a total water snob. With bottled waters, I have some brands that I prefer over others. I can easily taste the difference. If you’re buying bottled water, try out different brands to find the one you like best. At home, consider getting a water filter if you don’t like the taste of your tap water. I also like to add flavor to my water occasionally to make i ..read more

Anyone else have kids that obsessed with the poop emoji?! I feel your pain! My kids have been begging to make some poop soap, but I couldn’t stomach the idea of making brown, poop-shaped soaps. So, here’s a rainbow unicorn poop soap to try making at home! ***There are several steps to this recipe, but it is quite easy to make. Once you have completed the first step, the rest are very similar to complete. You can do it!** Rainbow Unicorn Poop Soap Supplies: • 1 1/2-pounds melt and pour goats milk soap • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (divided into fourths) • 10-20 drops of Lemon essential oi ..read more

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