Meaningful Mama

Arrr you playing along and tried to guess the theme of this weeks' newsletter based on the title? As you can see from the picture, the theme of today's crafts and activities collection is: Pirates. The picture above is my daughter and some of her cousins. We have an uncle who lives on Flathead Lake in Montana. We took a family trip there, and part of that trip was heading out to an island (I think it was Wild Horse Island) where the older kids had put together a pirate treasure hunt. We all...

Yes, the title of my newsletter gives a hint as to what the theme of the week might be. Did you catch it this time? This weeks theme is: Our Five Senses. I have updated on older post of mine to highlight this week, and, as always, collected posts from other bloggers who also have great resources for parents, grandparents, and moms. By the way, shout out to all of the grandparents out there that are using my content to engage with their grandkids. You are leaving a legacy. I hope this content...

What a vast and beautiful universe we live in. It whispers the hand of God, and it's exciting to study and imagine what is beyond what we can see. I want to celebrate the vastness of this creation but sharing with you some ideas for kids centered around flight and space. I hope you enjoy the resources shared today. Glow-in-the-Dark Space Scenes Rocket STEM Challenge Planets Free Notebooking Pages & Craft Free Printable Constellation Cards Spcae Coloring Posters & Craft Cardboard Space Shuttle...

My newsletter today is going to be two fold. The lighthearted topic is back-to-school. It's coming quick. I'm going to provide some fun ideas and resources to help get you ready. The next topic is going to focus on having uniquely wired kids. I want to share a few of my thoughts, having raised a neurodivergent kiddo myself and then provide some resources from my blog on the topic. Back to School Back to School Bus Craft Back-to-School Goal Setting Sheets First Day of School Interview...

Sorry for the lack of an email last week. We were on vacation. We were celebrating my husband's parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Above you will see a current picture of our family. As you can see, the kids are getting older. Both being together for a week with everyone around and celebrating such a milestone makes me reflect on family. We've had so many years of intentional parenting. It has been a journey, with hard times and fun times, but the investment is worth it. If you are in the...

It's gonna be a fun week of ideas because we are exploring science lab ideas for kids. With the right resources and ingredients, your kitchen can go from making food to making thinkers. It's fun to explore God's world through hands-on science activities. Character Building Science Object Lesson About Forgiveness I hope you know about my character-building series. If not, a quick description is that we work on living out and understanding 52 different character traits, one for each week of the...

...we all scream for ice cream. A lot has changed over the years. The picture above is of my kids visiting their cousins in Bellingham, WA. For reference, my son (center) is now 15, and my daughter (far right) is 17. I am sure you have figured out that today's theme is ice cream - that delectable treat that shouts summer and has you racing against time and gravity as you lick away at the sides before a rogue drip makes a run for your elbow. The resources I provide today help celebrate this...

Let the sunshine...let the sunshine in...the sunshine in. Let's celebrate that big yellow ball in the sky today. I hope you enjoy the crafts and activities I have collected for you. Sun-Themed Crafts & Activities for Kids You Are My Sunshine Birthday Party More Resources From Around the Web: Rocking Sun Craft Cardboard Sun Craft With Printable Heart Suncatcher Craft Printable Paper Sun Craft Glowing Sunset Tissue Paper Craft Rainbow Sun Wall Art with Template Sunflower Craft Free Printable...

Today we did our annual mud walk. Below is a picture of my son and one of his closest friends. What's a mud walk, you ask? We have a spot on the Puget Sound we go to wait for low tide. Then, we trek out in the mud and muck to explore all of the fun creatures that have uncovered themselves. We hunt for gooey duck, pick up starfish, and uncover rocks to find crabs. There's a mess along the way, but it is always a fun time. There's a competition for who can find the most interesting man-made...