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Today is Johnny Appleseed Day! (Well, at least one of them)

John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) was born on September 26, 1774 and is believed to have died on March 11, 1845 – so there are actually two dates each year that commemorate John Chapman.
While most people probably celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day in the Fall in conjunction with the Fall apple harvest, we like the idea of [...]

Fizzy Snowballs and Other Snow Surprises! Unique Winter Fun for Families

Grab your mittens, and… Wait! You don’t need mittens to make these snowballs!
When it’s too cold to go outside and play in the snow, gather your family and have fun with these cool indoor snow projects!
Fizzy Snowball Surprise – These snowballs aren’t for throwing – they FIZZ! This cool cocoction idea is fun [...]

It’s Disgustingly Delicious! A Hilarious Cookbook to Freak Out Your Friends!

Eeewwwww… How brave are you?
Disgustingly Delicious Cookbook – Where gross never tasted so good!
This cookbook is perfect for Halloween parties, birthday parties, or any time you want to surprise your kids!
There are 28 unique recipes in this cookbook, along with activities, party ideas, and more. The recipes are easy to make, taste great, and [...]

Celebrate the States Series – #47: Washington

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Celebrate the States Series – #46: Virginia

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Celebrate the States Series – #42: Tennessee

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Celebrate the States Series – #41: South Dakota

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Celebrate the States Series – #36: Oklahoma

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Celebrate the States Series – #34: North Dakota

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also [...]

Restaurant Night – A Fun Activity for Families

Here’s a great family activity we like to call “Restaurant Night”.
This activity helps kids with math, reading, planning, and life skills – as well as helping them learn about good nutrition. A sort of “home-ec” lesson that’s a lot of fun! And you never know… you might just end up with [...]