Category Archives: kids

Camp Counselor S’more Thanks

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Megan

We love our local YMCA…especially the specialty camps each summer. Especially when we have movers in our house all day for a week and if the hooligans were home, they’d have to be staying out of the way and not … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy Frozen Yogurt Pops

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Megan

The hooligans love those little Chobani Bites yogurts for snacks, so I almost always have a few in the frig.  When they were begging for frozen yogurt recently (and I really didn’t want to drive the half hour to the … Continue reading →

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Shadow Words Photo Gift

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Megan

First, let me say, GI Joe, stop reading now, assuming you’re actually reading my posts.  And my dad and father-in-law shouldn’t read it, either, but I’m pretty certain they don’t. Here we go again…I saw this on Pinterest a while … Continue reading →

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Ten Fun Summer Kid Activities

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Megan

It’s just about that time…the start of my summer job…cruise director for the hooligans.  Now that they’re no longer toddlers, they’re much better at entertaining themselves, but before long, I know boredom will rear its ugly head. They all love … Continue reading →

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How We Kick Off Summer Break

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Megan

Today I’m sharing our fun first day of summer break tradition…string mazes!  I posted this last year, but after school was out, so this year you can plan ahead and be ready (assuming your kids are still in school, as … Continue reading →

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Tae Kwan Do {And a Menu}

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Megan

The hooligans started Tae Kwan Do last October, and since then, they’ve earned four new belts, the last just last night.  We couldn’t be prouder of them…they’ve all become much more focused and responsible, and we credit Tae Kwan Do … Continue reading →

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Simple Screen Time System

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Megan

During the school year, we follow the “No Screen Time Rule” Monday through Thursday, then the kids get an hour each of the weekend days (counting Friday).  As first Spring Break arrived, and now with the approach of summer vacation, … Continue reading →

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Later, ‘Gator Contact Info Gummi Packs

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Megan

Well, that’s a catchy title for a post, huh?  But it gets the info conveyed, so it’s okay, I guess. So here’s my last post (for this year) about end-of-school gifts…these little packs of gummis will be a perfect way … Continue reading →

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Make a Monster is Retiring!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Megan

From the Stampin’ Up! catalog, that is. This is one of those sets that I bought, then did nothing with, then did a whole bunch with, then forgot about again. Poor stamp set. So I’m showing it some love today, … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Charmed Friendship Bracelets

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Megan

I have a new crafting addiction…Shrinky Dink sheets that you can send through your inkjet printer. Yes, they make those!  Just think of the possibilities!  I came up with these bracelets when a writer from Military Spouse magazine asked if … Continue reading →

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