Kim Howard
Kim Howard is a mom to three kids. She is children's book author, a former teacher, and has her Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies. To find out more about her and her latest picture book GRACE AND BOX, visit www.kimhowardbooks.com or www.facebook.com/kimhowardbooks.
Easy “Themed Days” to Make Days Off School More Fun
This past Fall Break, my kids got a week off of school. We stayed home while some of their friends were going on fun trips. In an attempt to avoid boredom and make the...
Four Small Changes that Significantly Cut My Grocery Costs
As someone who follows a close grocery budget, I know that the rising cost of groceries has been challenging to adjust to while still getting the items my family of five needs. I made...
Months Later, I’m Still Crying (and Learning) from the Episode of Bluey that Destroyed...
Watching the Bluey episode “The Sign” in April was an emotional roller coaster I was not prepared for. I cried (starting at the beginning when Bluey’s school friends started howling), I screamed (the surprise...
Eight Picture Books that Celebrate Mothers
As a mom to young kids, I spend a lot of time reading picture books, and I love gifting the perfect book to my friends or their kids. As a result, I’ve developed an...
Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas
Teacher Appreciation Week starts on May 6th and Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7th. Show the teachers in your life some love with these gift ideas! This list includes local and DIY options.
Magnets
Get your...
Eight Fun Spring Activities for Toddlers and Littles
Spring! We can finally be outside! Moms everywhere are almost weeping for joy!
Make the most of the season with these eight fun spring activities for toddlers and littles. These low-key ideas will keep you...
Four Things I’m Doing to Bring A Little More Happiness to My Life
As we settle into the new year, I find myself less in the mood to set big, new goals and more in the mindset of looking for ways to more deeply enjoy the life...
Thoughtful and Easy DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
I love giving and receiving homemade Christmas gifts. There is something so special about knowing someone has taken the time to make the perfect gift for you. As a bonus—they’re usually more budget-friendly. As...
Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers Your Kids Will Actually Want to Eat
If you love the idea of a Halloween-themed dinner like I do, look no further than these adorable jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers. It’s become our family tradition to have this for dinner before trick-or-treating, and...
Why I Love Our Budget-Friendly Date Night Swapping
Having regular date nights is important. Research has shown that devoting two hours a week to dates is part of having a strong, healthy relationship. While most people would probably agree that enjoying regular...
Your First Day of School Pictures Don’t Have to Be Fancy
It’s time for back to school, which means it is time for social media to fill up with cute “first day of school” pictures of kids dutifully lined up, backpacks on, smiling at the...
Creating a Sensory Garden with Your Kids
We have a pretty sad little vegetable garden in our backyard. My kids couldn’t love it more. They check the progress of the plants daily. They want to water it. When the veggies are...
The Stages of Taking a Road Trip with Kids
If you’re taking a road trip with kids this spring or summer, buckle up for the inevitable stages you’re about to face:
The Squeeze into the Jam-Packed Car
You will pack the car to the brim...
Show Up for Your People
This past Christmas, I made some friends a “make your own pizza” kit, complete with a lump of pizza dough, a pack of shredded cheese, a portion of sauce, and some pepperoni. I packaged...