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What We’re Using This Winter (Amazon Favorites) ⭐  Snowflake Art Kit  – My kids LOVE this one ( Amazon ) 📚  Snow-Themed Kids Book  ( Amazon ) 🎨  Winter Stampers Set   ( Amazon ) ❄️   Winter Wonderland Sensory Bin  ( Amazon ) 🎲  Winter Learning Game  ( Amazon ) Winter has a special kind of magic for families. When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than curling up together under soft blankets with a good book and a warm drink. As a parent (and a homeschooler like you), I’ve found that this cozy time is perfect for building reading traditions, sparking imagination, and strengthening family bonds. If you’re looking for quality reads that work for a 6‑year‑old AND a 12‑year‑old (or siblings of different ages), this winter reading list is for you. I’ve picked books that capture the wonder of winter — snowy adventures, heartwarming stories, magical nights — plus stories that entertain, teach, and invite ref...

🎄 What We’re Using This Christmas (Amazon Favorites) Here are a few things we’re loving and actually using this Christmas season: 🎄 Kids’ Christmas Activity Book  ( Amazon ) 🎄 Christmas Playdough Kit   ( Amazon ) 🎄 Christmas Book Set  ( Amazon ) 🎄 Easy Gingerbread House Kit  ( Amazon ) 🎄 Washable Christmas Stampers  ( Amazon ) 🎄 Christmas Fun Game  ( Amazon ) 🎄 Kids’ Christmas Craft Set  ( Amazon ) The holidays are coming — and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking: How do I make this Christmas special without overspending or resorting to generic store-bought gifts? One of my favorite ways to solve this is by doing something heartfelt: letting my kids make gifts themselves. As a mom of two (ages 12 and 6), I’ve discovered that with a little planning, limited supplies, and a dash of creativity, even small children can make gifts that family members genuinely treasure. Below are simple, budget‑friendly, meaningful gifts kids can make — ma...

*Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase - at no extra cost to you. Thank you for  supporting my blog   What We’re Using This Winter (Amazon Favorites) ⭐  Snowflake Art Kit  – My kids LOVE this one ( Amazon ) 📚  Snow-Themed Kids Book  ( Amazon ) 🎨  Winter Stampers Set   ( Amazon ) ❄️   Winter Wonderland Sensory Bin  ( Amazon ) 🎲  Winter Learning Game  ( Amazon ) Winter is such a magical time of year, especially when it comes to preschool learning. I don’t know about you, but there’s something about the first snowfall that sparks creativity, excitement, and curiosity in my little ones. When I started planning snow-themed activities for my preschooler, I realized that snow isn’t just about going outside—it’s a theme that can inspire arts, crafts, sensory play, science experiments, and early learning in ways that keep kids engaged, learning...