Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman

5 Adorable DIY Christmas Ornaments That Are Easy To Make With Kids

Can you believe Christmas is almost here?! I’m all about crafts for each holiday as you can tell by most of my blog posts. My favorite crafty holiday is definitely Christmas. I have searched the internet and found some awesome ornaments to make with the kids. Christmas ornaments made by children add a special touch […]

17 Simple Fun Art Activities for Kids This Summer

Kids are naturally curious. From birth, children begin exploring their world around them. I remember the days of my little ones as they “found” their fingers and toes. It is an endearing time for a parent. Our kids are in a constant state of exploration and learning. Subsequently, why is it so important for us […]

14 Fun and Creative Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

The sweetest time of the year is also the perfect day to get creative. Valentine’s Day is the best time to celebrate love by creating simple but fun projects with your little sweethearts. I know from experience that it can get really messy and chaotic with younger children but crafting is so much fun. I […]

10 Fun, Cheap and Easy Summer Garden Projects for Kids

This fall I plan on getting my edible backyard garden started. My kids are really excited and have been badgering me for weeks to get their hands dirty and start this garden. Unfortunately, with this Florida heat, none of the veggies that I want to grow will be able to survive in the summer. I […]

With Summer Around the Corner, Here’s How You Can Keep Your Children Safe

Summer can be a wonderful time for children of all ages. Free from the requirements of school, kids have more free time to spend away from their homes. For many parents, especially working mothers, summer is a time to send your kids off to relatives, summer camps, or other locations that allow them to focus […]

Why Survival Swim Lessons Were the Best Choice for My Kids

I guess you could say our swimming lesson journey technically began at a friend’s wedding reception. At that time my daughter was just over a year old. One of the other guests began telling us how her child was enrolled in survival swimming lessons. I wanted to learn more. This woman’s young daughter went from […]

The Teal Pumpkin Project: Teal is the New Orange

The Teal Pumpkin Project Halloween is filled with candy, scares, and orange pumpkins. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) wants everyone to know about another color for pumpkins, teal! The Teal Pumpkin Project was created to allow all children and young adults to have a safe and happy time trick or treating on Halloween.  Food allergies in […]