Grand Old Flag

Celebrate Flag Day tomorrow with this patriotic kids craft!

Make a Chalkboard stand for Flag Day at PagingSupermom.com

For our monthly contribution to Raising Arizona Kids magazine we created a chalkboard flag stand that is easy to create, and fun for kids to decorate and redecorate all month long.

Make a Chalkboard stand for Flag Day at PagingSupermom.com

Using supplies that are readily available, this is the perfect project for Flag Day, and you can enjoy it through July 4th and beyond! Visit RaisingArizonaKids.com for full instructions.

Make a Chalkboard stand for Flag Day at PagingSupermom.com

Worksheet Wednesday: Patriotic Subtraction

Fun patriotic worksheets on PagingSupermom.com

Come Flag Day on Friday, our entry table will be decked out with Americana flags, pictures, printables, banners and more in celebration our great country and our flag. So, this week’s worksheet is simplified double-digit subtraction with a fun riddle about our country’s independence. I can’t wait for Liam to complete today’s worksheet. He gets a kick out of out silly jokes–and he’s been begging to put up our Americana decor!

:: Patriotic Subtraction Worksheet

Vacation Photo Super-tips from a Pro

Hello there! Erika here, visiting from Yellow Pear. I am a photographer and love to photograph my family’s adventures. I have a few super tips for photographing your summer vacations.

How to get GORGEOUS Vacation Photos at PagingSupermom.com #super-tip
(Chicago-Navy Pier, Sept. 2012)

Photographing vacations involves telling a story with your camera. The goal is to capture the feelings, sights, and emotions of the trip so you can look back and remember. In creating a complete story, it’s helpful to have a variety of shots. Focus on gathering an assortment of candid, detail, posed and wide shots. Don’t forget to get in the photos yourself, and remember to balance your time between enjoying your vacation and photographing it.

Star Gazing Party Giveaway

Star Gazing Party Tissue Paper Lanterns

We’re pretty bummed that the Star Gazing Party Hop is through — it’s always sad when the party’s over, and it’s time to clean up. So we thought we’d cheer you all up with a fun giveaway. We’ve got more than $400 worth of prizes, and there will be 11 lucky winners! Details on how…

Star Gazing Party Activities & Favor

Constellation Flashlight Game for Star Gazing Party from PagingSupermom.com #thepartyhop

Our Star Gazing Party Hop is nearly over. (I know, I’m sad too!) We have a few more projects to share and be sure to check back tomorrow for a fabulous giveaway. Today we’re starting off with the Constellation Flashlights game that was Paging Supermom’s contribution to the party. Kids are bound to enjoy the…

Star Gazing Party Food

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The Star Gazing Party Hop continues today with more dazzling decor ideas and some delicious goodies. First up visit Lulu the Baker to learn how to make these Star Rice Cereal Treats. I love that they’re on a stick because you know everything tastes better on a stick… Turquoise Mason Jar drinks really brighten up…

Worksheet Wednesday: Make A Star

Printable-Star-Worksheets

With all the fun Star Gazing party ideas we’re sharing this week, it’s only appropriate we offer a star worksheet, right? These worksheets are intended for the littlest Superkids still learning to draw stars. Our first worksheet is simply to trace a star. This printable also works great as a template, should you need a…

5 Super-tips for Traveling with Kids

5 super tips for traveling with kids at PagingSupermom.com #supertips

Hi Paging Supermom friends! I’m Kirstin, half of the sister team that blogs at kojodesigns and Shiny Happy Sprinkles, and I’m thrilled to be here today. See, we love summer. And we love traveling as a family! In fact, last summer, we went on a five-week family trip to Greece, Turkey and the Middle East….

Star Gazing Party Invites & Decor

Star Gazing Party Invitation Free Printable #thepartyhop

Did yesterday’s ah-mazing Star Gazing party photos leave you wanting more? ME TOO! Today we’re digging in with five fabulous projects, each from a different blogger. First up is the freebie party invitation from Confetti Sunshine. I adore the little star punches in the envelope, such a darling detail. Visit Sara’s blog to download and…

Star Gazing Summer Party Hop

May for July 4th? Star Gazing Party at PagingSupermom.com

I am beyond excited to share this spectacular Star Gazing party with you all! We recently teamed up with 13 other party bloggers to create The Party Hop, where we each contribute a project to create one fabulous party. When we were approached about the Party Hop, I wondered if it would work out —…