Tag: Crafting with Kids

Posted in Holidays, and Homemaking

We liked the movie The Polar Express. Yes, it’s all about Santa, but Santa can be fun if we make sure our focus is where it should be — on Christ. One of the things that Munchkin enjoys about the movie is the jingle bell. This year, knowing that we had several Polar Express fans to give gifts to, we decided to do something as a spin off of the jingle bell in the movie. We found these bells at the dollar store. There were 9 bells in the package. I made some little tags that say “May the spirit…

DIY Goop?? Gunk???

Posted in Family

This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through my link, I receive a small commission. It doesn’t cost you anything, but it helps keep this blog going. Today, we stopped by Jo-Ann Fabrics so munchkin could pick out some goodies with her gift card from Christmas. She wanted some more perler beads and some sort of craft/activity. She found a perler activity kit that she liked and a kid concoctions gooey gunk factory (which she got on clearance). Needless to say, she wanted to do the gooey gunk kit as soon as we got home. Interestingly enough, it’s relatively simple.…

10 Tips for Hiking with Dogs

Heather L

Hiking with dogs can be a fun experience for both you and your dog if you take the time to properly prepare for your outdoor adventure. A little preparation goes a long way in helping create fun memories. These 10 Tips for Hiking with Dogs will help you be better prepared for your next hiking trip. Read more

Gluten Free No Bake Protein Energy Bites

Heather L

Gluten Free No Bake Protein Energy Bites give you a boost of protein in a small bite-sized treat that is perfect for hiking, backpacking, and climbing trips. These energy bites are a great kid-friendly recipe as they're easy and fun to make. Read more

52 Hike Challenge 2017

Heather L

At the beginning of the year, I signed myself up for the 52 Hike Challenge. The challenge involves taking 52 hikes in the year. While the idea is to take one hike per week, you can do the challenge in whatever way works for you. Basically, it’s a little extra motivation to get outdoors and enjoy nature through hiking. Read more

Tag: Crafting with Kids

Spirit of CHRISTmas ornaments

DIY Goop?? Gunk???