Last summer I shared about an amazing sensory table that my dad built for my kids. This table has provided hours of entertainment for them! Despite the fact that we use the table multiple times each week, we haven’t used a wide variety of fillers in it. Though we’ve used a few novel things like fake snow and kinetic sand, we’ve largely … [Read more...] about 80 Sensory Table Fillers
Raising an Inheritance
DIY Bubble Wands
One of my girls’ favorite outdoor activities is blowing bubbles. They’ll blow bubbles for 20 or 30 minutes, chasing them down to pop them and seeing who can blow the biggest bubble. Unfortunately, we sometimes misplace or break the bubble wands that came with the bubble solution. One day, when we could only find one bubble wand, I … [Read more...] about DIY Bubble Wands
14 Fun Ways for Kids to Interact with Loved Ones Over Video Calls
We’ve used video calls to keep my kids in contact with their grandparents for years. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve been using it more frequently and we’ve been using it to connect with additional family members and friends. In my experience, it is easier for little kids to engage with loved ones using video calls … [Read more...] about 14 Fun Ways for Kids to Interact with Loved Ones Over Video Calls
9 Realistic Ways for Moms to Recharge
Mothering is hard work. In fact, it’s so challenging that saying it is “hard work” might be an understatement. As a stay-at-home mom of three young kids, I find it very difficult to recharge. I’m on the job 24/7. There’s no lunch break. There’s no vacation. Most of the time I can’t even go to the bathroom without a child hollering at me … [Read more...] about 9 Realistic Ways for Moms to Recharge
Eco-Friendly Approaches to Arts and Crafts for Kids
My kids absolutely love drawing, painting, and completing various craft projects. I love that they love these things! They get to be creative, use their imaginations, and practice fine motor skills when completing arts and crafts. However, there is one thing I don’t like about these activities: the waste. We go through so many pieces of … [Read more...] about Eco-Friendly Approaches to Arts and Crafts for Kids
8 Ways to Celebrate Easter During the COVID-19 Lockdown
I can’t remember a single Easter in my life that didn’t include attending church. For many of us, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this Easter will include a number of “firsts” in regards to how we celebrate. Thankfully, even for folks under the most stringent stay-at-home orders, there are ways to celebrate. Here are 8 ways to make … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Celebrate Easter During the COVID-19 Lockdown
Paper Chain Prayer Calendar for Lent
It seems like we were celebrating the start of 2020 just yesterday. In reality, it’s been nearly two months! We’re already to Ash Wednesday and Lent. Though I’m not Catholic (or part of a Protestant tradition that follows the liturgical calendar), I believe that all Christians can benefit from observing the various seasons of the liturgical … [Read more...] about Paper Chain Prayer Calendar for Lent
10 Frugal Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special
Valentine’s Day is a commercialized holiday in the U.S. It has a rich history that begins with Christian martyrs and includes many folk traditions and legends. In the 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer associated Valentine's Day with romantic love (source). Since this time, individuals have written love letters and exchanged tokens of their … [Read more...] about 10 Frugal Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special
