A printable rewards chart to get kids to do anything. Almost.

by Kate Etue | DIY

We started a rewards chart with my daughter a month ago, and — although I’m scared to say it out loud — it’s working to keep her in her bed at night. So, consider me a brand new fan of rewards charts, whether you’re starting potty...

New Year’s Eve home with the kids: 12 ideas to make it fun for adults too!

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas, Tips + Tricks

New Year’s Eve at home with the kids isn’t exactly like New Year’s Eve home without them. New Year’s Eve parties for parents are more about trying our very best to stay up till midnight (though 10 p.m. is more like it) and drinking fun...

12 cool DIY holiday gifts from the kids . . .For parents, grandparents, teachers and friends

by Kate Etue | DIY

Every year, we love to find the best handmade, DIY holiday gifts for the kids to make for all the VIPs in their lives. Even if we’re not the craftiest people on the block, we love to give out DIY holiday gifts that feel more personal. (Not that our Holiday Gift...

Wonderful printable sugar skull coloring pages for Dia de los Muertos.

by Kate Etue | DIY

Dia de los Muertos may sound ominous to those unfamiliar, but this holiday recognized in Mexico, throughout Latin America, and increasingly around the US is traditionally a sweet time for families to come together to pray for and celebrate their loved ones who have...

Build positivity with these 5 printable gratitude journal pages for kids

by Kate Etue | DIY, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

When I started keeping a gratitude journal with my daughter a  few years back, I was struck by her comment one night at bedtime: “Doing this makes me so happy.” All the research I’ve seen seems to support her reaction; keeping lists of the things...

20 magnificent children’s books and YA books for Hispanic Heritage Month

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

September means new backpacks and football kickoff and pumpkin spice everything (*insert eyeroll), but mid-month, September becomes Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). So we put together some of our very favorite children’s books, middle...

5 terrific children’s books about 9/11, featuring heroes and helpers

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I’ve been looking for children’s books about 9/11 because now that 2001 is so far behind us that it feels like “history” to our kids (and now, to some young adults) I want to be sure my kids to really understand the importance of this day. You...

7 creative time-saving hacks to save your back-to-school routine. | Back to School Guide

by Kate Etue | Back to School Shopping, DIY, Tips + Tricks

When we think back to school season, we’re also thinking about those time-saving hacks we dust off to ease out of the summer groove and ready for our September (or August!) routines. While our Annual Back to School Guide mostly features the coolest new...

7 smart tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers. (Real tips, not those ridiculous TikTok hacks)

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks, Baby, Family Travel

It was time for us to bring back some solid tips for staying in a hotel with toddlers, babies or even older kids. Because this week, we all started seeing this “TikTok hotel hacks” article going around and sheesh! It seems the article was made more for...

Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp. Or just summer friends.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

When I send care packages to my boys at summer camp, I generally include snacks and silly toys for them to goof around with. And in Liz’s post packed with the best ideas for summer camp care packages, she talks a lot about sending fun board games the whole bunk...