Growing up in Florida I was never exposed to the extreme bone chilling winters that we have experienced living in Iowa the past few years. continue reading...
Cool Gift Ideas for Active Tweens & Teens
I love getting my kids up and moving - especially when it gets them off of video games and running around having fun! The items featured here were sent to continue reading...
Smithsonian STEM Toys for Sensory & Learning
Special occasions like holidays ad birthdays pop up way faster than I expect every year! This holiday season I am partnering with Smithsonian because they continue reading...
How to Make a Guitar – Must See Book!
My 12 year old son has learned how to play many instruments over the years (his first was the saxophone!), but by far his favorite is his guitar! I came continue reading...
Perfectly Bookish -Best Unique Gifts for Book Lovers
I am absolutely obsessed with book themed gifts! Our Perfectly Bookish gift ideas guide below features the best unique gifts for book lovers! Just scroll continue reading...
Is Disney’s Jungle Cruise Movie Worth the Hype?
Growing up in Florida I have built up so much nostalgia around iconic Disney World rides like the Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, continue reading...
FREE Addams Family 2 Coloring Pages + Review
They're creepy and their kooky......Mysterious and spooky.....They're all together ooky....The Addams family! (Sing along with me!) With October coming up continue reading...
Simple Potato Electricity Experiment – STEM Activity for Kids
I have so many strong memories as a kid, and simple interactive science experiments literally set my course for life! When I saw this simple potato continue reading...
Tips for Teaching Kids About 9/11 Service Project Kit
Teaching kids about 9/11 can be an extremely difficult and even uncomfortable topic to approach, especially since those of us that are teaching about it continue reading...
Make Your Own Homemade Milk – Milkmade Non-Dairy Milk Maker Review
Most of my family has been gluten free AND dairy free for years now because of food allergies. I've found some great ways to save money on allergy friendly continue reading...
Tips for Using the Noggin App to Extend Learning Opportunities
This post was sponsored by Noggin as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. My continue reading...
Game Night Games & Unique Puzzles Gift Guide
There's always a stage of life, right? And family game night games for us have changed over the years. We've long moved past the cutesy preschool games and continue reading...
STEM CLUB: littleBits STEAM+ Kit Review
One of my biggest passions in working with kids is engaging them and capturing their interest to teach and explore new things with them! Running STEM clubs continue reading...
Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon Printable Coloring Sheets & Activities
Recently we surprised my daughter by taking her to see Raya and the Last Dragon in theaters - and then we had the opportunity to watch it again when Disney continue reading...
Making Story Time Come Alive with the My Moonlite Projector Review
I recently learned about the Moonlite Storybook Projector and fell in love with the idea of it! They sent me the set below to review and try out to see if continue reading...
Are Produce Box Subscriptions Worth the Cost? HONEST Review!
I've debated for the past year or two whether produce box subscriptions are worth the cost but never decided to order one until recently. When I first continue reading...
Grow Mushrooms in Your Kitchen with North Spore
Last year North Spore reached out to me about growing mushrooms right in my own home! Since discovering my love for foraging, I have learned a lot about continue reading...
Celebrate World Puppetry Day with The Jim Henson Company!
Did you know that there is an annual World Puppetry Day?! What an awesome celebration! This year we're celebrating it with our friends from Earth to continue reading...
GreenStalk Vertical Garden Planter Review – Pros & Cons
Out of all of my years of gardening and sharing garden tips with you, I have never tried a vertical garden planter! Below covers a GreenStalk Vertical continue reading...
Interview with Dr. Jill Biden on Education and Teachers
So funny story, I was cleaning out my (many) drafts on this site and came across this interview I did with Dr. Jill Biden in 2015! As you probably know, continue reading...
Creative Socially Distanced White Elephant Party Ideas
Our #1 popular post every year for the holidays is our White Elephant Gifts Under $15 that You'll Want to Keep! But this year might look a little different continue reading...
White Elephant Gift Ideas UNDER $15 that You’ll WANT to KEEP!
Here are some awesome but cheap White Elephant gift ideas that will get stolen time and time again! This year White Elephant gift exchanges and Christmas continue reading...
“The Pack” Watch Party Guide – Dog-themed Crafts & Activities
We have had SO MUCH FUN in our household this week creating dog themed crafts and activities as part of our partnership with the NEW Amazon Prime Video TV continue reading...
Smithsonian Mega Science Lab Kit STEM Review
This post created in partnership with Smithsonian to feature their Smithsonian Mega Science Lab Kit & Jellyfish Aquarium. My first love is and will continue reading...