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Who out there loves a good no-sew Halloween costume idea? I know I do! I created this no-sew Kids Ninja …
This year Grandparents Day is on Sunday, September 13th. (It’s always the Sunday after Labor Day.) I know with Back …
Are you ready for the Fourth of July? I wouldn’t say I’m ready, I mean, we still have a few …
We’ve been on a Box Game kick lately. I’m not sure what it is about this simple game that makes …
While we were in Utah for SNAP conference, we stopped by KSL Studio 5 to share some Mother’s Day ideas. …
My boys and their friends are obsessed with sharks. After all, what’s not to love about a giant animal with thousands of teeth ready to bite you? So last year Harrison’s buddy enlisted my help for a shark valentine printable. Of course, I was happy to oblige.
Although these squirter sharks are really water toys, around here they spend most of their time attacking various Lego Minifigs on dry land.
The domino visuals on this week’s worksheets help little ones understand the concepts behind counting and adding. We recommend having …
Between sick kids, sick moms and all the other happenings this time of year, we didn’t have a chance to …
During the Holidays we like the idea of having a bunch of little, quick gifts stashed away. The nail polish …
Kids love to decorate Gingerbread house, but this mom does NOT love to bake gingerbread. (I have a feeling I’m not the only one??) Instead a few years ago Bettijo and I raided our recycle bins and turned old cereal boxes into a fun Christmas village.
These adorable teepees are made from just plain, white paper and toothpicks — they really couldn’t be easier. I made them with my youngest son when he was feeling a bit under the weather and had to stay home from school.
It’s finally here — my favorite holiday! (Imagine me clapping and doing awkward cheerleading jumps here.) I’m counting down the hours until I get to eat MORE Patriotic Snack Mix (and some pie, of course) while I watch colorful fireworks burst over the lake…
Tomorrow marks the first day of autumn! While it may be over 100 degrees outside my home, that’s not going …
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we have been really into teepees (or tipis) this week. Harrison is fascinated with the …
The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday, and I always get excited when we break out our boxes of …
My son Liam LOVES math and science, and since I’m in the midst of re-doing his room, I created this …
Don’t know about your kids, but ours love to hop around wearing bunny ears on Easter Sunday. Today we are …
Since this post is about our new graph paper I suppose you’re expecting me to write a story inspired by Liam or Harrison’s newfound love of architectural design–and although my boys love this paper, I really created it with me in mind.
When my Dad is not busy being a SuperPapa, he fills his extra hours being an Architect. Growing up, I watched my Dad take notes, create building sketches and write letters on really cool graph paper notepads nicely branded with his logo. (I should have known I was destined for advertising and design then!) Shortly after Bettijo and I started Paging Supermom I designed my own Paging Supermom branded graph paper to be just like him. (I wonder if I can get his Architecture firm to use my version instead?)
But really, graph paper is so versatile. Your kids can probably come up with a million uses for it–to get them started, here are some ideas:
Learning to draw a star provides a huge sense of accomplishment. I mean, it’s a star — the five simple crossing lines that magically create the doodle of all doodles, right? I vividly remember learning to draw a star when I was younger and the excitement I felt. Do you?
As I mentioned yesterday, today we’re throwing a virtual baby shower for Bettijo and her new baby BOY! This is …
We’ve got a Supermom Secret to share today — you never have to buy microwave popcorn again!
I’m not sure where this Feelings Worksheet came from, but my little guy LOVES playing with my face. He gently …
This week’s Spring Syllables worksheet is not only a conversation starter for what happens during the spring season, this worksheet …
Are these not the most beautiful marshmallows you have ever seen? Wow! Anyway, since it’s nearly impossible to have fresh …
All week we are sharing a Halloween Carnival over at One Charming Party. Today we posted free printable invitations and …
As we head back to school, it’s time for us to get back into our routine. I’m sharing our free …
When decorating for Halloween it is fun to layer on lots of spooky textures. This simple DIY Barbed Wire garland …
Remember our felt Pin the Heart on the Skeleton game from a few years ago? He’s SO cute, but we wanted to offer an easier option — today I’m sharing a free printable version. EEK!
Although simple (and great for a last-minute gift), this Father’s Day Questionnaire makes the perfect gift for your Dad. Our printable fill-in worksheet helps you tell Dad know just how super he is.
As a mom of boys, I’m adamant that we share a fantastic boy Valentine each year. Our Boy’s Valentine from last year still has me giggling, but truth be told: last year Liam had a last-minute mind change and instead of passing out whoopie cushions he passed out these: slightly nerdy (but in a totally good way) mini Rubik’s inspired puzzle cubes. They were a hit!!
Continuing our April Showers month — here is a simple and elegant baby shower for a little boy. Shanna, a …
Yay! It’s our first Christmas worksheet of the season! We’ve had several requests for dot-to-dots, so we hope there will …
Need some good Halloween dinner ideas? Here’s our favorite recipes from our Country Ghost Party.
For our main dishes we served ever-popular homemade mac+cheese and my personal favorite a ghostly white chili! I whipped up this simple macaroni & cheese recipe. Debbie (whom you may know as Dr. Debbie), makes the most scrumptious and kid-friendly chili. It’s a fall and wintertime favorite at our house. Lucky for us all, she’s agreed to share her recipe:
Debbie’s Ghostly Chili
:: 2 cans white navy beans, reserve liquid
:: 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
:: 1/4 cup butter
:: 1/4 cup flour
:: 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
:: 1 tsp cumin
:: 1/2 tsp salt
:: 1/2 tsp pepper
:: 1 cup chicken broth
:: 1 cup half and half
:: 2 – 4 oz cans of diced green chilies
:: 1 cup cooked cubed chicken
Saute onions in 2 Tbs butter. Add remaining butter, flour and powdered spices. Cook until you have a roux, about one minute. Gradually add chicken broth, bean liquid and cream. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Then add sauce to beans, chilies and chicken. Warm in crock pot until ready to serve.
We offered colorless garnishes for the chili: white cheddar, white onion, sour cream and white corn tortilla chips served up in cracker jars atop tree stump pedestals. These wood slabs are my favorite part of the food table. Nothing says “rustic” as perfectly as these raw tree slices that still have bark — with lichen and all — still in tact.
SUPERMOM PARTY SECRET: To remove the intense onion smell and taste from the diced onion garnish, soak the diced pieces in ice water for 30 minutes, then drain and refrigerate until ready for use. I diced and rinsed mine about 10 hours before our party to ensure the smell would be gone!
The Boo Biscuits are really Harrison’s favorite breakfast treat: buttermilk scones. To make them appropriate for this ghostly feast I shaped them with our favorite ghost cookie cutter. Continue reading for the recipe…
With all the fun Star Gazing party ideas we’re sharing this week, it’s only appropriate we offer a star worksheet, …
I’m pleased to report that my house has officially begun our Christmas season! Oh yes — our trees are up, the outside lights are hung and every December weekend is now booked with a Christmas party of sorts. Oh, and the best part: my online shopping spree is providing lots of gifts being delivered daily–I am especially happy about this because this is the first year I will finish my shopping early. (Yes, that is an official Supermom Moment for me!)
Anyway, as we stare in awe at our lovely family room tree, Liam and Harrison seem to be enjoying counting our ornaments, so I just know this worksheet will bring a holly jolly smile to them and any other counting-obsessed children.
Last May my friend Ashley and I hosted a baby shower for our good friend, Debbie. (Yes, that would be …
Since I read to my boys all the time when they were babies and toddlers, I really thought they would grow to love reading. But the truth is they don’t. (At least not yet.) So I’ve had to get creative. I’ve been trying to come up with activities we can do that correspond with our current nighttime reading. I’ve found my boys are more excited to read (and even listen to) books when they know the storyline will inspire fun experiments, games, snacks and more.
Most recently we read Night of the Ninjas from Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House Series. Are you familiar with this series? Magic Tree House books are simple chapter books for early readers. The fun, descriptive story lines transport readers to different cultures and time periods as they travel with siblings Jack and Annie.
Since my family travelled pretty much all summer, my boys suggested we color in a map to show the states we visited this year. I quickly formatted and printed this map only to discover confusion among my youngest. He was so concerned: where were Alaska and Hawaii? Since we hadn’t visited either of those states, I (lazily) left them off the map which ended up presenting us the perfect opportunity to explain a couple terms we hear referring to similar maps: The Lower 48 and Continental United States.
Is it just me, or is March sneaking up way too fast? I won’t sound very super admitting this, yet …
I am Brave and Beautiful — abeauty movement that is sweeping the globe. Colbie Caillat started it with her recent song and video called TRY. Our blogging friend Megan Brassy Apple wanted to push this movement along and invited women from all over to share what they look like without make up, and we joined in. Colbie’s song says, “Take your make up off. Let your hair down… Look into the mirror at yourself, Do you like you? Cause I like you… “
Megan and Cobi of Peacefrom6pieces are behind this whole project. Their worldwide vision included creating their own video inspired by the song TRY. The talent of Robbins Creative made it possible for them to pull it off. You have to click play and see the beauty and bravery displayed and you might even recognize a few faces in there.
Bettijo and I, along with 101+ other blogging women from different backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, ages, shapes and sizes have decided to be Brave and Beautiful. You can join in this movement too by sharing what you look like without makeup on. You don’t need a blog either — just tag your photo with #IamBraveAndBeautiful on Instagram and search the hashtag to see who else has joined in. Also, if you tag it with a second hashtag #ColbieTRY we just might be able to get Colbie Caillat’s attention since she was the inspiration behind it all.
Bettijo and I just finished shooting a fun and colorful Dinosaur party (which we’ll show next week). Of course with all the fun dinosaur games and decorations we had out, my little Harrison was intrigued.
So we put together a couple quick worksheets — a dot-to-dot and a tracing version of a dinosaur footprint. This week’s worksheets are geared towards preschoolers learning to trace and those needing practice counting to 10. You could even use them for cutting practice.
This week’s worksheet will bring some warm-weather excitement to handwriting practice. With our summer words printable your little ones can …
Yikes! My boys have Meet Your Teacher this Friday — summer went WAY too fast! Technically we are ready for …
It’s the middle of January, and I can’t help but wish for a little snow! With that in mind, I thought a few cold-weather winter jokes for our kids’ lunches would help us all appreciate winter? Or at the very least give our kids a giggle in the lunch room!
With class parties, costume parties and family Halloween parties around the corner, we thought we’d share our favorite games and …
Here’s a fun Halloween Word Search free printable for this week. Word search worksheets can be great tools to help …
Today my baby Harrison turns two. When my parents came to visit when Harrison was born, I remember sitting on …
I cheated. Totally cheated. Liam recently turned four years old, and he wanted nothing more than a firefighter party. Rather …
