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Easy American Fruit Flag Skewers and Fun 4th of July Activities
American fruit flag skewers are a simple, fun, and festive way to celebrate the 4th of July with your kids — especially if you’re looking for a last-minute holiday activity that involves food and a little creativity. I’ll be honest, I’m usually scrambling for ideas right before a holiday hits. The 4th tends to sneak up on me, and between everyday life and the summer rush, I often don’t get to the cute Pinterest crafts in time. But this year, we pulled off a sweet little project just in time — and my daughter loved it. These red, white, and blue fruit skewers come together quickly and double as a…
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Homemade Hot Pockets your Whole Family will Love!
When I told my girls we were going to start eating less processed foods and get away from foods wrapped in plastic, one of the biggest upsets was the thought that we would never have hot pockets as a simple snack again! Little did we know, this is a great alternative to store-bought hot pockets with simple ingredients! Enjoy some childhood nostalgia with these homemade hot pockets. If you’re in the mood for more cozy, satisfying meals, browse our favorite Comfort Foods and Classic Recipes. YUP… it was devastating news to all of us! For them, they loved the way they tasted. For me, I loved the convenience of a…
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Beach Wine Bottle Decor
I was so excited to get into my creative side a few days ago and make these adorable beach-themed wine bottle decorations. They are so cute and super easy to make. And the best part might be the first step — you must drink the wine before you can do the upcycling craft! 😆 If you’re into long explanations (and you want to dive into my amazing personality 😉), read on for how I did my wine bottle decor! If you’re into the short and sweet version scroll to the bottle for a quick list. I’m a picky wine drinker but I finally found this watermelon flavored wine that I…
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Freedom Within Limits — The Idea of Rights, Responsibilities, & Freedoms in Montessori
A common misconception about Montessori classrooms is that students get to run free. That they get to do WhAtEvEr they want to do in the classroom. Many people think that Montessori = Freedom, but it’s not that simple. I am not disagreeing, there is a LOT of freedom in the Montessori classroom at home. The real Montessori way of thinking is FREEDOM within LIMITS. This has been a constant topic in our class discussions lately as the students learn what they can control in the classroom with their choices and actions. It is a conversation that can easily be had in the home too! I am currently a Montessori Lower Elementary…
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How to Make DIY Scrabble Tiles: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
These DIY Scrabble Tiles are a HUGE HIT in my local area. My parents and I worked together to make hundreds of Scrabble tiles for families and friends in the last couple of years. I love seeing these personalized tiles as beautiful wall decor. They brought so many smiles to the people we made them for. Here’s exactly how we did it! If you have any questions about how we make them or anything that I haven’t mentioned please comment and ask! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we use…
