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We highly encourage outdoor activities, adventures and travel as a family as often as you are able. That being said, we know sometimes it’s not possible to get outside due to weather, or we are just plain exhausted, and want to spend a little quiet time indoors. How to entertain the kids and keep them engaged without screentime? Here’s some inspiration for kid friendly books, games, hands on crafts and other activities to keep them occupied!
As we move into an ever faster technologically advancing world, it’s been said that the majority of jobs for the next generation, don’t yet currently exist. That machine learning and AI is the future. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not going to push my kids into a job they don’t enjoy. But I also …
What’s today’s blog post all about? As an Operations Consultant, coach and designer, I realize my strengths can bring a whole lot of value to my home life – in particular, habit forming systems! I have a host of fun things I use at home with the kids (they love checklists!) and today, I share …
Excited for the upcoming Chinese New Year’s celebration? Since we’re still in the middle of a pandemic, we won’t be checking out any Chinese New Year’s parades this year…so we decided to make our own DIY Kids Chinese New Year’s Lion Head! Not familiar with Chinese New Year nor the famous Lion Head dances? A …
A Reminder to Live Life Fully Hello Grow Adventures Community! If you want to skip right to grabbing the free Valentine’s day Polaroid Digital Photo cards, click here. Otherwise, enjoy a story of our recent adventures in the snow and a near death experience that reminds us that life is indeed finite. How has winter …
Christmas is almost here! Every year we look for new, easy Christmas crafts for kids. Last year, snowmen wooden bead ornaments were a hit with the kids and their friends. They also enjoyed making glitter pinecones, fabric foam trees, and colorful sleds out of fat popsicle sticks (I’m not sure if those spent more time …
Thanksgiving is almost here! Below you’ll find a few Thanksgiving crafts for kids we’ve been working on this past week. We’re working on a few others and will share the results of our projects soon! Check out our list of recommended arts & craft supplies to have on hand so that you’re always prepared for …
Tired of playing boring games with your children? Interested in discovering games to entertain the whole family from age 2-99? You’ve come to the right spot! We share below, a growing list of family games we have enjoyed playing together as a family (even one-player ones that are meant to be, and can be, played …
Update: Especially now during the pandemic, we find ourselves seeking more ways to spend time with our children in meaningful ways while balancing work and other day-to-day responsibilities. We hope you find this kids activity schedule helpful and fun to try out with your kids. One day, my daughter asked me if she could paint. …
Don’t consider yourself artsy/crafty but want to offer opportunities for your child to spark their creativity? We’re here for you! Check out the lists below for everyday items you can upcycle for art and crafts with children, a list of basic supplies you should have on hand, and some fun, nice-to-have supplies and tools we …
