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25 Fun Things to Do as a Family

Our 5 Simple Family Christmas Traditions + Yours

New Birthday Tradition: Make it a ‘Yes’ Day

5 Beginning Reader Books for Kids JUST Learning to Read

10 Mazes for Preschoolers to Help Learn to Achieve Their Dreams

Simple Letter Tracing Art Project as Writing Practice

10 Father’s Day Gifts From Kids with a Creative Touch

Ribbon Flower Bouquet Gift Made by Kids

7 Ideas to Sneak an Activity into Your Kids Daily Routines

5 Peanut Butter & Jelly Variations for Field Trip Lunches (+ Tips)

Secret Hand Signals to Empower Kids (from the Sidelines)

Butterfly Teacher Appreciation Craft

Simple Things for Young Kids to Do on an Airplane

3 Questions for a Second Chance at Parenting

Non-Rules to Let Kids be Kids & Never Grow Up

5 Things Your Child Will Learn from Sesame Street

5 Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Child’s Bedtime Tonight

Holiday Activities to Do at Grandma’s House

7 Ways Kids Can Help in the Kitchen

Frozen Gift Ideas for Under $30 + Frozen Gifts to Make

Technology Complaints Solved Plus The Best Learning Apps for Preschoolers

Hands on : as we grow Explained with a Photo

Display Kids Artwork from School in One Spot

5 Things to Do Before Heading on the Road with Kids

A Taste Test for Kids: See It, Smell It, Taste It!

Activities for Kids to Do on Car Rides

JCPenney and Me: Finding Style for the Whole Family

Make Paint Swatches by Mixing Colors (with Paint Palette Hack)

5 Things I Want For My Kids’ Rooms

5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Let Your Kids Watch TV

Meet GoldieBlox! Blocks Just for Girls!

Giant Spider Web Maze for Kids

Now its a Soothing Boy Room

Redoing the Boys’ Whoops! Bedroom

Hey! I'm Jamie. I have 3 boys that are crazy energetic & we like to have fun!

Hands On As We Grow Newsletter

"It is hard to think of things to keep the 3 year old entertained and engaged while taking care of the baby. Everything we have tried so far from your website, the three year old has loved. Your ideas are so simple and he can do them for hours. HEAVEN!" - Karen I.
I am now one happy Dad!

"You have changed how I spend time with my kid in so many positive ways! I am now one happy dad that no longer wonders what I am going to do with this little guy for the next 12 hours :P Your site was this first time dad life saver!" - Jack C.
Hands On As We Grow Newsletter

"I feel like a new mama having so many fun ideas. I used to dread the afternoon, after naps, as it was so boring doing the same thing day after day but now I look forward to our "play" time!" - Haley S.
Free Activity Challenge

"Thank you so much for these activities. They have proven to me that I CAN be that mom that does cool and creative things with her kids! And those cool and creative things can actually be quite simple! What a revelation. Thank you!!" - Katie M.
Activity Plans eBooks

"This takes down the need to scour the internet for ideas. It's like looking for a recipe on the internet, so many options that often times it is less overwhelming to look in a book on the shelf than stress about too many options." Robyn G
So organized and easy to use.

I have found it impossible to Google ideas from a million different sites, get organized, shop for supplies, etc. This is exactly what I have been searching for! Thanks for making something so organized and easy to use. - Early Years Activity Plans User, Melissa C.
The Activity Room Member

"I absolutely love that this takes all the prep work out of engaging my children. It is so easy to just put up the calendar, and glance at it for inspiration when we are in a funk." - Rachel
Grateful to have activities handed to us...

"There's always something new for us to discover, as well as old favorites. I am so grateful to have activities handed to us... Fun and easy ones that can be put together in a moment's notice! You're awesome Jamie and I appreciate you sharing your activities and ideas!!" - Melissa C.