Inside: Transform your home into a winter wonderland with these glittery snowflakes. No real snow required. According to some estimates, half of the people in the world have never seen a snowflake. But here in Chicago, snowflakes are an essential part of winter and an endless source of inspiration. I think snowflakes are pretty…
Author: Eva
5 great ways to celebrate Valentine's Day like you mean it
Inside: 5 fun, rich and meaningful ways to create lasting memories, strengthen the bonds within your family, and celebrate Valentine’s Day without candy or store-bought gifts. February is here and with it all the joys of Valentine’s Day. But what are the joys of Valentine’s Day? Yes, it’s true that Valentine’s Day has acquired…
Forget the Hearts: Math Valentines
Inside: Your kids can impress their friends and show love/friendship/appreciation without traditional hearts. Our valentines demonstrate that math is not just mindless worksheets. Math is in everything we do. Do your kids want to make really fabulous valentines this year that will stand out? Or maybe hearts are just aren’t their thing? Or maybe they’ve…
Miss Kris Wants a Kiss: a Game for the Whole Family
Inside: Miss Kris Wants a Kiss is a fun game to get the whole family laughing and having a good time. Families that play together stay together. Miss Kris Wants a Kiss is a hilarious game I invented for my family. If you have sons, you might cringe at the idea of putting lipstick on…
28 Children's Books for February
Inside: Children’s book suggestion for every day in February. A wide variety of topics, unforgettable stories, imaginative plots, and creative illustrations. February is the shortest month of the year, and in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the last chance to do winter projects and activities. What are your favorite winter crafts and experiments? What are you…
20 Ways to Play and Learn with Dragons
Inside: From dragon science to dragon art, there are many wonderful ways to play and learn with mighty dragons. Dragon-themed activities are fun any time of the year, but they are especially great on and around Dragon Day, January 16th. Legends about dragons date back to ancient times and can be found throughout…
Dragon Spell for Kids
Inside: Making a dragon spell with your children is a silly and unique way to have family fun. When my daughter came up to me looking very serious and asked me to help her with making a spell that works, I was stumped for a good response. “Spells are just pretend,” sounded like something…
Dragon Crackers: healthy and delicious
Inside: healthy and yummy dragon-shaped crackers that are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Gluten-free, honey-sweetened, kid-approved. If you have kids, you know how much they love snacking. But there aren’t that many snack foods you can feel good about feeding your children. I partially solved this problem by giving my…
Blindfold Drawing: an Opportunity to Laugh with Our Kids
Inside: Need a happy mood booster? This no prep, do anywhere blindfold drawing activity is an opportunity to laugh with our kids in the midst of our crazy-busy days. Sometimes we need to seek opportunities to laugh with our kids. As we go through our days— picking up toys and dispensing wisdom: “No, you…
