Is it just me, or did 2018 go by in a flash? (Yes, pun intended ;-)) Here's to savoring every moment with the ones we love and trying out new adventures in 2019! What you need: empty tea bag (pro tip: Have several on hand since it took us a few attempts to have a tea bag take flight), permanent marker, match or lighter How you do it: Find a room with high ceilings or head outside Cut tea ... Read More about A New Year Flying Tea Bag
DIY Geode Ornaments
Every year one of my favorite things to do is take out the ornaments and reminisce about Christmas past. But, I cringe when I remember how complicated a few of the handmade ones were to make (back when I lived on Pinterest - ha!) This year, we decided to keep it simple and make easy peasy crystal ornaments. And a bonus, the magic literally happens overnight - Hello Elf, Santa, and St. Nicholas ... Read More about DIY Geode Ornaments
Our trip to Dinosaur Valley
If you are looking for a non-toy gift to give this Christmas I highly recommend going to Glen Rose, TX to hunt for fossils and dinosaur tracks. We have some dinosaur loving friends who invited us along on their reoccurring adventure to Dinosaur Valley State Park and had an amazing time during Thanksgiving break. I went to Dinosaur Valley in high school but don't remember having this much fun hence ... Read More about Our trip to Dinosaur Valley
Want, Need, Wear, Read Science Gift Guide
This past year I majorly purged our toy clutter to prepare for our move to southeast Texas. I enlisted the help of an amazing cousin who loves to organize and after much sorting and donating what was left were classic toys, consumable toys (like Playdough), and books. (And a few favorite toys of course!) But immediately I noticed something - with less toy clutter, my kids were able to find ... Read More about Want, Need, Wear, Read Science Gift Guide
Cornucopia of Science
Would you believe me if I told you that you can step through a single sheet of paper? What if I told you it was through the Cornucopia of Science?! Here is an easy Thanksgiving science activity to try in your home or classroom. What you need: cornucopia printable found here, crayons, scissors. How you do it? Print cornucopia on 8.5" X 11" printer paper Fold in half Color the ... Read More about Cornucopia of Science
Halloween Invisible Man Hand
Every year I pop in the Halloween CD as soon as the pumpkin spice latte's arrive at Starbucks and every year by the time it gets to Halloween night I am sick. of. Halloween. There, I said it. This year I told myself to hold back and not deck the house with Halloween or pop in Charlie Brown movies until after October 1st despite the temptation from the slightest bit of colder weather. Now we've ... Read More about Halloween Invisible Man Hand
