creative ideas and inspiration for the home and family
Two weeks ago my kids received a package in the mail. Packages never come addressed to them unless it is their birthday, so you can probably imagine their excitement! Their excitement grew when they opened the package and found all kinds of craft supplies to make some really neat projects. The box was from Kiwi Crate- a company that organizes hands-on projects for kids and sends everything to your front door. You can pay per month, or buy a year subscription- either way you are … [Read more...]
Some of you may have already sent your kiddos back to school. I have just one more week left until I put them in their first day of school outfits, pack their backpacks, and tearfully (and yes also joyfully) send them off to school for another year of learning. One of my goals this school year is to pack more creative and fun lunches. There are so many wonderful, wonderful ideas out there. I decided in celebration of back-to-school I would put together a list of 10 of my favorite lunch … [Read more...]
Make summer last just a bit longer with these fun outdoor summer activities for kids! Throw a Sprinkler Party with Diary of a Preppy Mom Make your own Splash Pad with Sister See Sister Do Make a PVC Sprinkler with Come Together Kids Protect those little hands from getting cold and sticky with a Freezer Pop Holder from Under the Table and Dreaming Make Giant Bubbles with Tatertots and Jello Make a PVC Car Wash with Cheerios and Lattes Have a Sponge … [Read more...]
This time of year a lot of people around the globe suffer from allergies and asthma and before you know it cold and flu season will be upon us. Did you know allergies, asthma, and cold/flu symptoms can be induced by your own immune system? It's true! Today, I want to share with you some simple yet very important back to school health tips for both children and adults. When our immune systems are functioning at low levels due to insufficient nutrient levels, poor diet, reduced sleep, etc., it … [Read more...]
Hello and happy Tuesday lovely readers! I'm Jen from The House of Wood and I'm so thrilled to share my very first DIY post with you here on Somewhat Simple! Let's be friends, it'll be fun. So this is what I was up to this past weekend... Karen, one of my good friends, just celebrated her son's 3rd birthday on Saturday. He's a big Lego fan, so I thought this cute and clever Lego tray that Jaime from That's My Letter made would be the perfect birthday gift. I had some scrap wood, … [Read more...]
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