17 Things to Do before Summer Ends & FREE Activity Coupons for Kids

Enjoy these fun summer activities near you, grab the FREE Summer activity coupons for kids and enjoy the last few weeks of the season together! Most of us do not like to see Summer end!  Kids don't want to head back to school yet and...

Zoo Scavenger Hunt for Kids {free printable!}

Grab your Zoo Scavenger Hunt and enjoy your next visit with the animals!Does your family enjoy going to the zoo and watching the animals? We love going to observe the animals and see their funny (and interesting) antics and activities....

2018 Free Summer Movies, Camps & Programs for Kids

Check out these FREE & frugal Summer movies, programs & workshops for kids where you'll find lots of frugal ways to entertain your kids this summer! Summer is coming and kids are looking for fun things to do -- and us parents are ho...

10 Documentaries & Animated Movies for Earth Day

These 10 animated movies, feature films & documentaries for families, children & the classroom are perfect for Earth Day or teaching kids about environmental themes and issues!Our kids were born into a world of endangered animals an...

17 Everyday Math Activities for Kids

These everyday math activities are the perfect way to introduce hands-on math ideas to kids!Do you know today is?March 14th...3/14...3.14Ring a bell at all?Ok, how about if you flash back to high school math class?Yes, that's it -- Today is...

Early Spring Scavenger Hunt

Head out on an early Spring Scavenger Hunt with this free printable activity and look for signs of Spring!I so hope Spring is coming soon! We are really in the mood for more outdoor time without all the snow boots and heavy coats.&nb...

Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt & Activities {free printable!}

Enjoy time together with this free printable Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt and more fun activities to do with your kids!Most people think of flowers and candy on Valentine's Day - but what kids would really love is spending some time toget...

50+ Read Aloud Books Online

Find more than 50+ FREE read aloud books online and stories read aloud for kids at these amazing websites - perfect for reading on the go!Kids love to hear stories - ask any child and I'll bet they tell you that one of their favorite parts ...

New Year's Eve Countdown Ideas for Kids

One of our fun winter traditions is an hour by hour New Year's Eve Countdown for kids & families to enjoy home!Kids love a celebration (although most won't stay awake long enough to see the ball drop in Times Square) so we've pulled tog...

25 Free Online Read Aloud Books for Christmas & Holidays

A wonderful list of FREE read aloud books online for Christmas and winter holidays is sure to inspire holiday reading! One of our most loved and read posts is Finding Free Kids Books Online -- so I thought we should create a special Ho...

8 Apple Activities for Kids

Favorite apple activities for kids: apple picking, cider mills and fun STEM ideas! Fall is apple season!  Trees are blooming with ripe apples, ready for the picking. There are a number of fun apple activities & outings that your ki...

24 Great Back-to-School Books for Preschool thru Middle School

Great back to school books for kids in preschool, elementary or middle school! I know many kids have mixed feelings about starting a new school year and some are a little anxious about heading back to school and moving up a grade. As a par...

Teaching Kids about Water Conservation & the Water Cycle

Activiites & books about that teach our children about water conservation and the water cycle! March 22nd is World Water Day. It's a day for all of us to remember that water is an important resource in our life and clean water is a limi...

Reading Tips & the Best Books for Kids

In our home, helping the kids learn to read was what we called 'a full contact sport'.  Constant movement. Non-stop questions. Continuous encouragement (and honestly, even some arguing). It was not an easy task.  Both of our ...

100+ Free Online Games & Book Activities

I love getting kids excited about books!  Sometimes it's not as easy as just handing them a book though. Getting kids into books isn't just about reading -- it's also about making the story interactive. And there are quite a few chi...