It can be scary for kids to hear and talk about tornados. I am still scared when there may be tornados when I am home alone. The best way to make it easy for kids is to help them prepare for a possible tornado. If they help it may make things better. Talk to themContinue reading “Prepare for a Tornado “
Author Archives: Mary Kate Iunghuhn
Banana Bread
Friday, February 23, 2024 is National Banana Bread Day. Banana bread was one of my family’s favorites growing up. My mom also grew up eating banana bread. The recipe came from my mom’s Grandma This is a quick bread. A quick bread is a bread that does not use yeast and it comes together ratherContinue reading “Banana Bread “
Celery Heart Stamps
Have you ever used fruits or vegetables for art? You can make some pretty cool things with them! Why not use leftover celery to make heart stamps? It’s so easy, too! Materials for Celery Heart Stamps You just need a few things for this art activity. Steps for Celery Heart Stamps For this craft, findContinue reading “Celery Heart Stamps”
Paper Hearts
Do your kids get upset when their paper hearts do not turn out right… Squashy? lumpy? Lopsided? Here is a simple hack for cutting out paper hearts that are PERFECT! One of the many tricks I learned from my mom was how to use scissors. Mom Rule #1: Always hold the blade and tipContinue reading “Paper Hearts”
St Valentine
Did you know Valentine’s Day was named after a Catholic priest? Valentine was a Roman Catholic priest in the 200s. Even though the emperor had outlawed marriage, he secretly helped couples in love marry. He was martyred on February 14, in the year 278 AD. The Story of Saint Valentine for Kids! 🏹 💕 | Where DoesContinue reading “St Valentine”
Homemade Bread
Who does not like the smell or taste of homemade bread? There are so many ways for you to up the flavor of white bread. Who does not like sweet or savory bread? Making bread is fun for all ages. It is a great way for kids to learn how to read a thermometer. HomemadeContinue reading “Homemade Bread”
Leaf Rubbing
My favorite time of the year is Fall. I love seeing the leaves change colors, but my favorite thing is when the weather turns cool. When the leaves start falling off the trees, I look for my favorite ones so I can do some leaf rubbings. Have you ever done leaf rubbings? Here is howContinue reading “Leaf Rubbing”
Leaf Rubbing
My favorite time of the year is Fall. I love seeing the leaves change colors, but my favorite thing is when the weather turns cool. When the leaves start falling off the trees, I look for my favorite ones so I can do some leaf rubbings. Have you ever done leaf rubbings? Here is howContinue reading “Leaf Rubbing”
Back to School
School is just right around the corner. Most kids hate going back to school. The things most kids look forward to when they are in elementary school is seeing their friends, knowing who their teacher is and getting to pick out new school supplies. Even if you have a high schooler, there are so manyContinue reading “Back to School”
Making Board Games
Do you ever walk to your game closet or shelf and say you are tired of the games you see? Are you creative and do you like planning? This can be a good team-building activity for a family. You can use stuff you have at home and you can share the work of making aContinue reading “Making Board Games”
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