The 4th Annual NC Chinese Lantern Festival kicks off tomorrow, November 23rd at the Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, NC. The 15,000 light display is hand crafted with silk fabric in China: Zigong, Sichuan, some of which are specifically designed for the N.C. festival. The NC Chinese Lantern Festival is products by Tianyu “Arts &…
A Christmas movie with Kurt Russell, yes please! Ever since Big Trouble in Little China we’ve been big fans of Kurt Russell. So when we heard there was a Christmas movie starting Kurt Russell as Santa Claus, SOLD! I mean, check out this trailer… About The Christmas Chronicles The Christmas Chronicles is a wishful, hilarious,…
**This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small amount of compensation when you purchase from my links, which I”ll totally blow on dark chocolate. ** As boys get older they buying gits for them can get tricky, but hopefully this guide will offer some helpful suggestions for gifts they will love. Gravity Maze…
Keep the learning fun with this free Thanksgiving-themed elementary math worksheet, which is ideal for Kindergarten – 2nd-grade students. This math worksheet is a mixture of addition and subtraction, which requires children to pay attention to the symbol on each math problem. Students will learn to quickly add and subtract numbers with this addition and…
I don’t know about your kids but mine are always starving when they get home from school. I was tired of giving them prepackaged snacks so we tried something new, Apple “Cookies”. Kids will go wild for these delicious and somewhat healthy after school apple “cookies”. My kid love to mix and match their toppings…
**This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small compensation when you purchase from my links, which I”ll blow on dark chocolate. ** Childbirth can be rough on a woman’s body. And while you may be prepared for all the needs of your coming little one, it’s just as important for the mom to…
My son loves fun holiday-themed worksheets, so I created this Thanksgiving Addition Worksheet. This worksheet helps kids learn essential addition by counting objects (specifically turkeys). When children learn addition at this level they are conceptually learning what happens when two or more items are put together to make one group. Simple activities of putting together…
I have been blogging for over 8 years. When I started my blog the blog-a-sphere was a very different place, things are constantly changing. I’ve experienced a lot of changes to my site and made many mistakes but I’ve also learned a great deal about blogging and social media through the process. My advice for…
There are many great Kid’s Tablets, including the iPad. Most parents said they prefer the iPad for their children. iPads can be great for kids but may not always be the best option for your family. Why You Shouldn’t Get An iPad for Your Kid The iPad is an excellent tablet that offers quality educational…
**This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small amount of compensation when you purchase from my links, which I”ll totally blow on dark chocolate. ** I’ve read a lot of board books, good and bad. Babies and toddlers love board books so when picking out books to buy just remember you will probably…
This past weekend was Simon’s 6th birthday. It just so happened that a Cub Scout camping trip was scheduled for the weekend of Simon’s birthday. Luckily, he loves Cub Scouts and loves camping so we signed up for the trip. Abel and I don’t usually go on the camping trips but we decided to come…