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The Best Craft and Activity Boxes for Kids: Guided, Creative Fun for Ages 3-10

September 8, 2026

If you’re looking for engaging, hands‑on craft boxes for kids, the market is full of colorful options — but not all kits are created equal. Below is a curated list of six standout brands offering guided projects, high‑quality materials, and kid‑approved creativity. Whether you’re shopping for a monthly subscription or a one‑time box, these kits…

Inexpensive Tools & Manipulatives to Build Fine Motor Skills

August 4, 2026

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. In a previous post I listed many options for kids to learn using toys as educational tools. If you missed it, you can read it here. These are fun products, but they can be a bit pricey (and take up a…

The Ultimate Homeschool Supplies List

July 7, 2026

This page contains affiliated product links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you feel a bit overwhelmed with all the products available to home educators, you are not alone. I created this guide to help you narrow down the supplies you need. It’s pretty comprehensive so please pick and choose based…

8 Fun Facts About the Statue of Liberty

June 9, 2026

This blog contains excerpts from the book titled, Friendship & Freedom: The Story of the Statue of Liberty. This book is the first in the American Icons series. Book two is tentatively titled Granite Giants: The Story of Mount Rushmore and should be available for purchase by early next year. The Statue of Liberty stands…

2026 Summer Reading Programs for Kids

May 5, 2026

Summer reading programs have been a part of my life since childhood. Each spring mom would sign us four kids up to the public library’s program. I loved it! I was a bookworm and thought it was awesome to be rewarded for an activity I enjoyed. I passed this tradition to my kids, and though…

Fun Learning Tools & Manipulatives for Home Education

April 7, 2026

This post contains affiliated links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting my blog! Kids learn through play, exploring and actively engaging in their environment. Evidence suggests that specific toys and activities build hand strength, develop fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. These skills are important for handwriting, keyboarding,…