At this stage of social distancing a change of scenery is probably needed. We’ve stayed indoors and have come up with ways to entertain ourselves, stay creative, group activities, new cooking recipes, learned skills, and have used our house-found items…
If there ever has been an Independence Day to celebrate our country and its citizens, it’s this one. And while it may feel odd to get festive about independence while trying to stay away from people, there are still ways…
Scavenger hunts are the perfect activity to have kids entertained indoors and/or outdoor. They don’t take much to put together, often inexpensive, and can be done with items you already have at home; and since you have the options for…
Keeping a safe social distance doesn’t mean you don’t celebrate holidays, it only means you get to use some creativity and imagination to create new and safe activities to celebrate. For example, look at how we’ve managed to still celebrate…
Music can breathe life into an empty room and cut tension of any situation. They are the audible poems that our ears yearn for and the sweetest treats our souls feed on. This is no mystery. Whether listening to music…
Remember how much fun lunch time was in elementary school was on rainy days? Playing Connect Four, Candyland, Mouse Trap, card games, making your own hot wheels track, the classroom even had a space to watch a movie during lunch.…
“My neck feels like rotten spaghetti!”, exclaimed a 7-year-old during week five of Quarantine Homeschool. Clocking in hours in front of a screen with his spine at a dubious angle. The day started with a sort of heart-breaking show-and-tell at…
With hygiene and cleanliness at the top of everyone’s list, it is time to make washing our hands fun for the kids! Here we go! Hand Wash Activities Teach your kids why it is so important to wash their hands,…
Screen time is probably the most common reward for kids nowadays and it’s not surprise as to why. Endless games, photos, videos, and entertainment. And it is starting to feel like every day we have one more app, another form…
Date night? During quarantine? With kids? Help! We know that parents everywhere all need some alone time. There can’t be all work and no play! While a date night may not be on the agenda, it’s much needed to maintain…
