The pursuit of happiness is a dogged one, but sometimes it feels more like we are the ones being chased. Never has this been more true than in 2020. Our search for happiness becomes so easily disrupted by all kinds of ...
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Halloween Bucket List — Free Printable
As soon as the excitement of the new school year wears off, my kids start thinking about Halloween. I'd say it's always been their second favorite holiday, right after Christmas. There are so many Halloween activities ...
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
Growing up, my family didn’t have a whole lot of money. My parents worked very hard, but Christmases and birthdays were never extravagent. One year, after Christmas, I went over to my friend’s house to check out ...
Teach Kids to Practice Kindness — Free Printable
Sometimes it feels like kindness and empathy are on the decline. Do you want to help your kids practice kindness more often in their everyday lives? There are lots of ways to reinforce your child's natural desire to care ...
Camping Scavenger Hunt — Free Printable
Camping is all about enjoying nature, relaxing, and spending time with family, but when you have kids, it's nice to have some activities to keep them entertained. Here's a fun scavenger hunt that will allow children to ...
Free Museum Passes, Zoo Visits, and More for Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, & US Trust Customers
If you're looking for fun and frugal activities the whole family can enjoy, check out the Bank of America Museums on Us program. The first weekend of every month, Bank of America customers can show their Bank of ...
29 Old-Fashioned Skills Kids Need to Know — Free Printable
The world has changed so much just since I was a kid. I spent hours every day outside--playing on my own or with friends, but definitely without parents anywhere to be seen. We were an independent generation compared to ...
Making Childhood Memories Your Kids Will Cherish — 30 Simple Ideas + a Free Printable
When you're a brand new parent, it feels like you have plenty of time to create a childhood full of memories for your little one. Ask any parent of a 10, 15, or 20-year-old, and they will tell you something quite ...
Chore Charts for Kids (Free Printables) + Why Kids Need Chores
Many of us don't enjoy doing household chores, but for a home to run smoothly, they have to get done. As our kids get old enough to pick up after themselves and then are able to help with more tasks around the house, we ...
How to Create a Bored Jar For Your Kids (+ Activity Ideas & Printables)
The dreaded phrase: “Mom, I’m bored!” As summer keeps going and social distancing guidelines continue to be enforced, boredom buster ideas can start to wear thin. It’s getting increasingly harder to find ideas that ...
