Author: Erin

DIY Foam Trains for Easy Bathtime Fun and Learning

DIY Foam Trains for Easy Bathtime Fun and Learning

My twins were were obsessed with all things trains when they were toddlers. They built tracks and choo chooed the length of the house. They donned little engine hats and tooted whistles. We also read Freight Train by Donald Crews about a million times. This classic is the perfect 

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia Canada with Kids

New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia Canada with Kids

“Isn’t it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive–it’s such an interesting world. It wouldn’t be half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it? There’d be no 

How to Kick off Preschool Color Week with Rad Red Day

How to Kick off Preschool Color Week with Rad Red Day

Red is the start of the rainbow so naturally it kicked off our Rainbow Preschool  Color Unit. Below are super rad red ideas for books, activities and more to get your preschool rainbow week started right at home or in your classroom. affiliate links included below. 

A Weekend in Traverse City MI with Kids

A Weekend in Traverse City MI with Kids

Lazing on colorful floats. Crystal clear lakes and even more beautiful sunsets. Juicy fresh berries and heavenly cherry pie. Speed boats, pontoon boats, and sail boats dotting the horizon. Small towns and cozy shops. Family laughing together and bustling around a crowded kitchen and bending 

How to Plan Activities for Road Trips with Kids Ages 3-8

How to Plan Activities for Road Trips with Kids Ages 3-8

Does the idea of a family road trip excite you? Make you panic a bit? Do you look at the number of hours in the car and dread them? Wonder how on earth you, let alone you kids, will manage to stay entertained for that 

Powerful Methods for Getting Out the Door Without Tears

Powerful Methods for Getting Out the Door Without Tears

“I DON’T WANT TO GO!” my usually happy child is rolling around on the floor screaming and kicking the wall while I try to stuff my gym shoes into my bag, braid my daughter’s hair and drink my now lukewarm tea. Clearly this is not 

Creative Ideas for Celebrating Orange Day in Preschool

Creative Ideas for Celebrating Orange Day in Preschool

Juicy oranges. Traffic cones. Construction hats. It must be orange day! Below are some fun ways to bring the color orange alive in your home or classroom for Orange Day! affiliate links are included below. Orange Day Activity Ideas Books About the Color Orange It’s 

An Open Letter to the Soon-To-Be First Grade Teachers of My Twins

An Open Letter to the Soon-To-Be First Grade Teachers of My Twins

Dear First Grade Teachers, The summer is drawing to an all-too-soon close and soon I’ll be handing my twins, my Super Kids, my babies, over to two of you. I’m thrilled for them to learn and make friends, but like every parent my kids are a 

Mess-Free Nature Shake Paintings for Toddlers

Mess-Free Nature Shake Paintings for Toddlers

Nature Shake Paintings are perfect for a lot of kids and situations. They are perfect for… Kids who are active. Kids who like to collect rocks. Times when you are outside. Times when you are inside. Times when you don’t have a ton of time. 

A Weekend in Long Beach NY with Kids

A Weekend in Long Beach NY with Kids

My kids spent a week digging in clean, white sand and squealing over blue, salty waves. It was relaxing and fun. Where, you ask, is this little slice of delightful beach life? Long Island. Wait…what? Like the Long Island that holds Queens and Brooklyn? Yup. That