Ah! Not sure what to give the kids for Easter? Use the ideas below to give perfect baskets filled with items you can pick up during a quick trip to the supermarket.
Easter is about traditions, both old and new, as well as celebrating family and creating lifelong memories. In fact, nearly 8 out of 10 Americans will celebrate the holiday this year, according to the National Retail Federation, which often includes egg decorating amongst the fun.
Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to the 13th century. Eggs were once viewed as a forbidden food to some religious entities, so people would paint or decorate them to highlight the end of penance and fasting.
Spring Break is all about FUN, and that includes the food you’re serving up at the lunch hour! With the kids at home on school break, they’ll delight in meals that are delicious, colorful, and maybe not-too-healthy!
Here are some menu ideas for every day of your Spring Break. Make mealtime extra special by having a picnic in the backyard or at your favorite Woodlands-area park.
No photographer for your child’s Easter photos this year? No problem – just do it yourself! And hop to it! Whether you’ll be capturing shots with your digital SLR camera or your smart phone, following these tips can help your Easter photos turn out beautifully.
Need some motivation to get started with cleaning your home? Sometimes, the right checklist is just the trick! We tried to be as thorough as possible when drafting this checklist for our Spring Cleaning. So - even if you hire a weekly housekeeper, you'll see that there's still PLENTY left for you to do after the basic routine cleaning takes place. By the time you check off all items on this list, your home will be squeaky clean, old stuff will be donated or thrown out, and even broken items will be repaired. Stick with it! Having a clean living space is its own reward!
That's right - SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE! This year, Spring Break is March 11-15 for Woodland-area schools and most other local districts. There's no shortage of things to do in the area, and here are our Top 25 ideas to get you started:
You don’t have to travel far to have a fabulous time! Keep reading for some fresh ideas for your family's 2024 Spring Break Staycation!
February is Black History Month! If your child’s library isn’t already brimming with adorable picture books that feature diverse characters, this is a great month to start! Here are a handful of picture books we know and love!
We picnic in The Woodlands as often as possible, but in the past, our picnics have almost always looked the same. But not anymore! I found this gem of a book - A Year of Picnics - at one of our libraries, and the author has planned 20 different themed picnics for us to sink our teeth into. It's really getting my creative juices flowing! I can't wait to implement some of these ideas along with many of my own. Each picnic idea includes a menu, packing listing, and suggested activities. While a "Breakfast Picnic" might include playing games like hide and seek, walking along a creek, or eating homemade biscuits and jam, a Bird-Watching picnic might implore you to pack binoculars and a birding field guide plus a lunch that includes pickled eggs and birdseed cookies.
When I was growing up, there were very few people on the big screen who looked like me – not that I necessarily noticed; but looking back, I can ascertain that it was a reality. I’m grateful that times have changed, and my daughters get to enjoy interesting movies with all sorts of remarkable characters including some who share their same ethnic background. I thought it would be meaningful to make an acknowledgement post during Black History Month, and, although the month is celebrated in various ways by different people, let’s have fun with it and discuss some good movies starring black actors! Here are 14 of our faves that you can (probably) watch with your entire family:
The biggest game of the year is this Sunday and even though it's before a school night for some (though some school districts have the following week off), you can still have fun doing a little watching, eating, and cheering with your kids!
We put together a few ideas on our Pinterest page for food, crafts, and games. Check out how to create your own charcuterie board or set up a make-your-own chili bar - easy, fun, and bound to keep your kids entertained for at least a little while so you can watch a little of the game and the half-time show!
