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Social and emotional learning with Miniland Educational

Miniland Educational has been helping educators give kids the tools they need to express themselves through play for years, but I’d urge parents to check them out as well. These are strange times, and sometimes that calls for an educator’s toolbox.

Summer activity with kids: Scooter Town

When I was young, we used to play Scooter Town in our little neighborhood multiple times a week. Basically, game goes like this: the scooters are the cars in the town, and they must obey the laws of the road. Like a real car, the scooters need to fill up with gas at the service station {aka the air pump}, go through bank drive-thrus, navigate around traffic cones, and they must stay on their side of the dotted lines we draw on our sidewalk.

Picnic in style with GourmetGiftBaskets.com

With so many big events being canceled or postponed this year, it sometimes feels like everyone is far away these days. I was so thankful that I rediscovered gift baskets from GourmetGiftBaskets.com just in time for a Father’s Day picnic with the family.

Our Wild Drive Experience at Northwest Trek

Northwest Trek Wild Drive bison from car

Are you thinking about doing a Wild Drive Experience at Northwest Trek in Washington? Here’s everything you need to know before you go, as well as our take on the park.

Managing screen time with Comcast

Learning about managing screen time with Comcast and all the ways we can protect our family time and focus on work and school. The xFi app lets you control all devices and profiles in one place and pause internet whenever you feel like it.

JoJo Potato Wedges in Air Fryer

Failed at making potato wedges before in the oven? Have no fear, because it’s easy and fool-proof to make amazing JoJo potato wedges in the air fryer. I show you all the tricks and tips to make the most amazing potato wedges ever!

Matching Girls Monday: quarantine style

Wondering where our weekly dose of cuteness went? We’re taking a small break from Matching Girls Monday during quarantine, but we’ll bring it back when we can safely explore again!

Earn the Junior Ranger Night Explorer Badge from home

Want to keep learning after you leave the National Parks? Did you know you can earn the Junior Ranger Night Explorer Badge from home? See how we use the Celestron StarSense telescope to explore the night sky with kids.

DIY miniature fairy swings

DIY miniature fairy swings for toys, fairy gardens, and more. We crafted these for our Maileg Mouse house, but they can be used for play or display.

Work from Home Essentials

Are you working at home more these days? Just kidding, we’re *all* working from home these days. I guess what I should have asked is if you’re surviving working from home these days. While we’re all new at this working and schooling from home, I’ve created a list of my favorite products and services for … Read more