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How to Make a Sundial + Summer Activities

I love this sundial craft for kids because my kids thought it was super cool and there are all kinds …

The end of the school year seems like a perfect time to throw a party! Here in Arizona, an end …

Moana Heart Of Te Fiti Party Favor Ideas

The Heart of Te Fiti is a pretty big deal in Moana, and what kiddo wouldn’t want to have his/her …

Today I’ll be teaching you how to layer vinyl to create a multi-colored decal, while we make these adorably cheeky …

Today I am sharing an easy beginner Cricut project, making this cute and easy DIY Nature Journal. With a cutting …

Strawberry Basil Gourmet Lemonade Mix In Ideas

I styled a modern black-and-white Summer BBQ for Chinet® brand’s blog, and decided I wanted to create this gourmet Lemonade …

Our family just made a set of DIY Backyard Games, and I couldn’t wait to show them to you. The …

My girls and I have a bit of mermaid fever, and today I’m sharing how to do a Mermaid Manicure. …

Not sure why, but I guess we’ve got a little thing for pirates. We’ve shared a bunch of pirate activities …

Cricut Mermaids Bathroom Decor Diy Soap Pump

Anyone out there crazy about everything mermaids?! I’ve got something exciting to share: Today I’ve got some mermaid-themed bathroom decor …

Today I’m going to teach you how to make sushi bowls! A sushi bowl is an easy and healthy dinner …

Today we’re having a Tomatoa Party! Remember the giant purple crab in the Moana movie? His name is Tomatoa, and …

The weather has been over 110 degrees here these past few weeks. So it’s no wonder that when I think …

I really love the Fourth of July! Since it’s summertime, especially here in Arizona where it’s so hot, I try …

Patriotic Paper Plate Pinwheels… Now there’s a mouthful! Try saying it five times fast. LOL! Seriously I had no idea …

Want a fun way to test your families USA knowledge plus make things more festive for your Fourth of July …

I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve seen the Moana movie. We always get a good laugh at …

I’m working with Chinet on July Fourth ideas that are easy and stylish — I can’t wait to share them …

I shared a round up of my favorite summer activity ideas earlier this week. One of those ideas — the …

I’m heading downtown to the local NBC station today to tape a segment for Arizona Midday filled with ideas for …

Join Me at a Summer Kick-Off Party in Phoenix!

This Saturday, May 20, I’m hosting a summer kick-off party in Phoenix to celebrate the end of the school year, …

I know, I know… a summer activity idea list is nothing new. Also having a stick jar to let kids …

With all the free printable worksheets we have shared over the years, I was surprised when I realized that we …

Here in Arizona, Fall means we can finally venture outdoors, so I guess we’re on a bit of an outdoors …

I don’t know about you, but it gets tricky keeping my kids busy during the summer without a bunch of …

Hi everyone! Kiki from Kiki and Company, and I am so excited to be here today to participate in this …

Bubble gum contests were sort of a tradition in my family. We would do them on camping trips or at …

It’s Bonnie here from Whisk ‘Em with another installment of the Books Alive summer reading series. The Boy Who Wouldn’t …

What are “Smart Summer Activities,” you ask? Of course to qualify it has to be fun for kids, but also …

We originally created this round up for my appearance on NBC’s Arizona Midday a few years ago. Here is the …

I recently created this template for a summer reading chart to motivate my kiddos to be bookworms this summer. We’ve …

Hello! It’s Kelly from Cloudy Day Gray, and I am so excited to be a part of the Books Alive …

Summer is here, which means it’s time for another round of our Books Alive summer reading series. Today I’m happy …

It’s feeling a lot like Spring, and I thought you might like a peek into how my new kitchen is …

Are you ready for the Fourth of July? I wouldn’t say I’m ready, I mean, we still have a few …

I just saw the most adorable and family-friendly deck makeover over on Emily Henderson’s blog. I’ve been following Emily since …

We’ve partnered with our friends over at Animal Jam — the safe online playground for kids who love animals and …

We have talked before about our Valentine’s breakfast family traditions. One thing we recently added to our breakfast menu is …

You Guys! Today is the last day of our Books Alive Summer Reading Series — it’s hard to believe summer …

Today we are just giddy to have our friend Amber of Damask Love visiting. This girl is loads of fun, …

We are joined today by Bonnie of A Golden Afternoon who has a delightful contribution to our Books Alive Summer …

Free Printable School Handwriting Worksheet1

Yikes! My boys have Meet Your Teacher this Friday — summer went WAY too fast! Technically we are ready for …

This week’s worksheet will bring some warm-weather excitement to handwriting practice. With our summer words printable your little ones can …

Books Alive Salted Caramel Pecan Ice Cream With Caramel Swirl

So happy our friend Emily from is this REALLY my life? stopped by today for our Summer Reading Series. She’s …

The weather here in Phoenix lately has been downright miserable, so these days we are practically living in the pool. …

Remember the free printable Statue of Liberty Crown that we shared last year? Well we’ve made it even easier for …

Patriotic Sorting Free Printable Worksheet

Grab some crayons, scissors and a glue stick! This week’s worksheet puts your Superkids to work — between coloring, cutting, …

We are happy to welcome our friends from Small Fry today. These ladies have such fab, modern style, and today …

We have teamed up with some of our blogging buddies to create and share a collection of new and free …

The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday, and I always get excited when we break out our boxes of …

This is the last week of school for our kiddos — hooray for summer! Here is a round up of …

We are excited to share another Party Hop this week. This colorful fiesta is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or …

Liam has recently fallen in love with baseball. Our family outings to his Little League practices and games have gotten …

With Spring Break coming we thought it would be good timing to share this free printable chart that can be …

First off I want to mention that I’m guest posting today over at the SNAP Blog, and if you’re a …

It’s time for another installment of the free printables Blog Hop — today we’re all sharing fun, summer printables. When …

A lot of people ask us how we survive summers in Phoenix — the answer is to pretty much live …

Since my boys and I are busy traveling to escape the Arizona heat, we have spent the last couple weeks …

Whether you’re heading to a family reunion in the woods or sticking around the house… summer means a whole lot …

Hi Supermoms! I’m Laura from Make Life Lovely, and I’m thrilled to be here today! As much as I love …

Today is another Printable Blog Hop! Just in time for the Fourth of July, today’s blog hop includes 12 fun …

Hello there! Erika here, visiting from Yellow Pear. I am a photographer and love to photograph my family’s adventures. I …

Our Star Gazing Party Hop is nearly over. (I know, I’m sad too!) We have a few more projects to …

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The Star Gazing Party Hop continues today with more dazzling decor ideas and some delicious goodies. First up visit Lulu …

With all the fun Star Gazing party ideas we’re sharing this week, it’s only appropriate we offer a star worksheet, …

Hi Paging Supermom friends! I’m Kirstin, half of the sister team that blogs at kojodesigns and Shiny Happy Sprinkles, and …

Did yesterday’s ah-mazing Star Gazing party photos leave you wanting more? ME TOO! Today we’re digging in with five fabulous …

I am beyond excited to share this spectacular Star Gazing party with you all! We recently teamed up with 13 …

Be sure to visit us again tomorrow because you won’t want to miss out on this party — it’s simply …

What little boy isn’t curious about creepy crawly bugs found in his backyard? Although we don’t have slugs (thank goodness), …

Hi there Supermoms! I’m Amy and I blog at Ameroonie Designs. I am excited to be here sharing some Super …

In honor of Memorial Day weekend, I created this Patriotic Word Search printable worksheet. With just 10 words, it’s a …

Growing up, my family loved having Bubble Gum Blowing Contests — at parties, on family campouts, etc. So when my …

If your son or daughter is approaching 5-years old, you might be asking, “Is my child ready for kindergarten?” Here’s …

Olympic Time Capsule - Free Printable Memory Book

Since the Olympic Games only come around every four years, it provides a perfect milestone for doing a family time …

Looking for a healthy snack to nibble while watching the Summer Games? Our Olympic Torch Veggie tray takes the gold …

The local NBC affiliate here in Phoenix asked us to create some Olympic-inspired activities to share on the Arizona Midday …

We went on a family campout a few weeks ago. I’m not a big camper — it’s just so DIRTY. …

Guess what I spied at the store this morning? School supplies — piles and piles of them! Summer time will …

Last week we told you about our feature on the cover of Raising Arizona Kids magazine, but several of your …

As many of you know, Aimée and I both love a good party! That is why we were super excited …

Nothing dresses things up faster than a patriotic banner, and it’s simple to make. Download our free Printable “USA” Banner, …

Continuing with our “Let Freedom Ring” party for the Fourth of July, let’s take a look at the cool toy …

If you visited us over the weekend you saw that we were gearing up for some Fourth of July excitement …

To celebrate Memorial Day our family got up early and headed out to the public cemetery to place flags on …

I can’t believe the last day of school is tomorrow! Plus it has already hit 108 degrees here in Phoenix. …

Sunshine Counting Preschool Worksheet Printable

We have summer on our mind! Harrison’s 3-year-old preschool graduation is this week, and we are counting down Liam’s last …

We’ve had several requests for toddler-friendly worksheets, so I’m happy to announce that today we oblige! This is a great …

I’m trying to take it easy this summer, so I decided to give my boys a break from swimming lessons. …

My favorite holiday is quickly approaching! (Yay!) So when I stopped by Bettijo’s house a few days ago, I brought …

As we quickly approach Memorial Day weekend, we thought it would be appropriate for a patriotic Americana handwriting printable worksheet …

Healthy Eating Habits

Something about summertime puts me in the mood to eat healthy. Maybe it’s all the colorful fruits and veggies in …

Homemade Strawberry Jam

As much as I hate it, I have this picture of the “perfect mother” in my head. Naturally, there is …