Activities

Sometimes it seems that vanilla ice cream gets ignored with all the trendy flavors out there. But, vanilla ice cream is actually one of the most popular flavors with ice cream lovers! July 23 is National Vanilla Ice Cream...

We were inspired by Hudsonville Ice Cream’s Random Acts of Ice Cream which thanks essential workers all across the country with their Random Acts of Ice Cream. Instead of shipping ice cream to all our neighbors, we decided to give...

My house has recently seen a lot of tough conversations surrounding current events. Of course, they are conversations that need to be had, but approaching them with young children can be a balancing act, and I'm always looking for...

I don’t know about you, but staying at home is getting more difficult. Summer is coming, and many pools are closed. My kiddo is getting restless, and our backyard sprinkler just isn’t getting the job done. The next best thing?...

Hi everyone!  I originally wrote this post in late 2019, before all of this pandemic craziness.  I'm updating this post now, to not only remind everyone of this amazing locally owned family business, but also to let you all...

Stuck at home and struggling to find ways to keep your kids busy? Struggling to keep yourself sane? If you're looking for ways to entertain your kids that don't involve a TV or iPad, keep reading to discover 8...

Fairies and Outdoor Fun My girls love the fairy house building section at Franklin Park Conservatory. I love adding new outdoor play options in our own backyard. The best part, most are foraged supplies and the others you can pick up...

Being stuck at home can make days feel long, your home small, and the kids full of unlimited energy. Coming up with new and interesting ways to keep kids active and entertained can feel overwhelming. Here are a few simple...

Fresh air makes a huge difference. Not just for the kids but myself included. When the forecast calls for decent weather, I know we will spend a lot of time outdoors. Here are 30 quick and easy backyard play ideas: ...

The big kids are at home with you for several days or weeks. Get ahead of the “Mooooooooooommm, I’m bored” groans, sloth tendencies, and arguments about screen-time. How? Not only can you come up with a good routine for...