Memorial Day Ideas for Kids
First observed in 1868 in honor of Civil War soldiers, Memorial Day these days for those of us who live in the US is often just a day off from work for parents and an opportunity for some family time. As we try to teach our kids an appreciation for those who have...
Tons of printable animal coloring sheets
Looking for some great coloring sheets? Color Your Own has many different breeds of dogs, cats and horses, as well as farm animals and wildlife to color. There are fairies and holiday pages, and even some dancers to allow the kids to express their creativity. The...
Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids
Ready to make something special for Mom for Mother's Day? Spoonful.com has some great Mother's Day ideas. There are projects for little ones to make, and more complex ideas for the older kids. I love this ABC Book of Mom! And don't miss these pretty painted glass...
May Giveaway! 6 Rubik’s Revolution Game Cubes!
Have you seen the new Rubik's Revolution toy? It features 6 addictive, fast-paced electronic games in one. This is not the Rubik's Cube I grew up with. When I took it out of the package, I was expecting to be able to twist it around like you did with the old ones, but...
Free May Day Craft for Kids
Can you believe May Day is this Thursday? This year is just flying by! Some people celebrate May Day by making a small flower-filled basket and leaving it on someone's doorstep. Celebrate the day by trying this cute May Day craft from Kaboose.com. What you'll need: 2...
Free Prince Caspian Game for Kids
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie comes out in theaters three weeks from today, on May 16th, 2008. It's the sequel to the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, he Witch, and the Wardrobe, and it is based on the wonderful kids book by C.S. Lewis. Click...
Free Geography Fun for Kids
Owl and Mouse Educational Software has boatloads of free educational games and activities good for a wide range of ages. My favorite part of their site is the geography - free on-line map puzzles and interactive maps. Whether you're learning the 50 United States and...
Angelina Ballerina Fun for Kids
If you're a fan of the Angelina Ballerina books or of the animation series based on the books, check out the Angelina Ballerina website. While there you can learn all about Miss Lily, Sammy, Mrs. Hodgepodge, and the rest of the characters from Angelina's world. Make...
Free Printable ABC Coloring Pages
Check out Sesame Street Workshop for these great free alphabet coloring sheets, perfect for teaching kids their ABCs! Also available are coloring pages to learn numbers and shapes. Have fun!
Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe
I've just recently read the Betsy-Tacy book series for about the billionth time (an exaggeration, but only slightly), and enjoyed them as much as ever. I first read them as kid, but I still love them; like Anne of Green Gables they can be read over and over again by...
