At the start of each school year, I spend some time setting goals with my kids and encouraging them to choose specific things to work one–one in each of four different categories. Learn about these four categories and score a free printable to help your kids set their own back-to-school goals. Helping kids set goals […] Read more…
Remember the iconic date-gone-wrong scene between Darla and Alfalfa in The Little Rascals? Recreate it with your kids as a fun Family Movie Fun activity with your kids! The Little Rascals was one of my absolute favorite movies as a kid, so showing it to my kids has been a highlight of my parenthood. I […] Read more…
Encouraging kids to read is challenging enough, but getting them to do school reading is even tougher! Most kids have a natural inclination to hate anything homework related, so this is a hard challenge to tackle. Here are 7 tips to help encourage your kids to read, no matter how reluctant they are. Some kids […] Read more…
Routines are key in helping kids learn to become responsible, productive adults. With the school year fast approaching, here are three routines for kids to keep your life running smoothly. Today is part two in the Perfectly Imperfect School Year series: 3 Routines for Kids. I’m a believer in routines. I think they’re the key […] Read more…
Help your kids create this cute and easy emoji craft, then watch The Emoji Movie for a fun family movie night! I’ve never seen The Emoji Movie before, so I thought Family Movie Fun was the perfect opportunity to watch it. Plus, it’s currently on Netflix. Score!! Activity For today’s activity, we’re going to create […] Read more…
Back to school is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about prepping for back-to-school. Use these tips and score a FREE printable to help you prepare for the upcoming school year. I can’t believe summer is almost over! The thought makes me giddy and excited (a couple of hours a […] Read more…
Monsters vs. Aliens is a fun family movie, and what better way to watch it than with some easy, yummy B.O.B. jello! Full instructions and printable included! For the very first edition of Family Movie Fun, we’re watching Monsters vs. Aliens. The first time I saw this movie, I LOVED it. I don’t know why […] Read more…
It can be difficult to find activities that are fun for the whole family to do together, but this scavenger hunt is great for families (or groups) of all ages. Bonus: it highlights books! I don’t know about you, but my kids love games–and I do too! Games are a fun way to laugh, learn, […] Read more…