How do we make the world a better place? How do we encourage our children to partake in actions for social and environmental justice? How do we raise good global citizens? Having conversations with our kids about the difficult circumstances that exist in our communities and around the world isn’t always easy. It can be …
Want to print large posters and coloring pages for cheap? It’s really easy to use your local office store printing services to order Blueprints or Architectural Prints that are super fun to use for a variety of activities. Read on for detailed instructions on how to print your own digital files as large blueprints to …
Want to raise young chefs and have fun cooking with children? Help kids love cooking and baking by learning and enjoying it together. Check out these eight ways to have fun cooking with kids. It’s funny the skills we pass along to our kids, especially when compared to the skills our parents taught us. Growing …
In the market for affordable sustainable activewear? Check out Girlfriend Collective, my very favorite brand for affordable ethical and sustainable activewear. Read on for more about their operations and products that make them one of the most sustainable and inclusive brands on the market. I think they have the best leggings on and for the …
Have you visited Lake Placid, New York? It might not be at the top of your bucket list, but Lake Placid made for a wonderful vacation. We visited for four days with another family who also had two boys the same ages as our two boys. We spent plenty of time outside despite questionable weather …
Looking for the best kids’ cookbooks? My boys have tried several children’s cookbooks, and we’ve found a few of our very favorites. They have great recipes and high-quality instructions that are easy for young children to navigate and execute. Check out this list of our very favorite cookbooks for kids! Last week, we checked out …
Do you have any special Earth Day activities for kids planned for your family? There’s no pressure to do anything amazing or epic, but Earth Day is a great reminder to give our kids opportunities to connect with nature. Here are a few simple and mostly free Earth Day activities for kids that I hope …
Always on the hunt to reduce food waste, I saw a bunch of people share about banana peel compost tea (or liquid fertilizer) on social media. According to Pinterest, it’s a trending topic. Intrigued by this little food waste reduction experiment, I tried it, and I will never do it again! Read on for more …
