Here’s what we were doing when we weren’t here this week! A gift guide for every member of the family, why you should consider coaching your kids’ teams even if you’ve never done it before, and more!
Gifts for every member of the family: Best of 2017
The Joy Makin’ Mamas 2017 Holiday Gift Guide is a compilation of my favorite gift recommendations for every member of the family. Skip to the best gifts for:
Preschoolers | Tweens & Teens | Active Teens & Adults | Kids who like STEAM | Cooks
Recipes are the heart of every kitchen: FREE Printable recipe binder kit
My pinterest boards are packed chock full of recipes that sound enticing, and I’m sure yours are too. And as lovely as that is, the truth is that when I want to make something I *know* my family will eat and enjoy, I don’t go to Pinterest. I crack open the binder I have filled with my personal recipe collection. Get your FREE Printable Recipe Binder kit at Joy Makin’ Mamas>>
Lessons Learned?—?Advice from a first time volunteer soccer coach
Join JT Nova writer Jasmine V at the Alexandria soccer blog on what you can expect as a volunteer soccer coach! Read the full article here.
How to string popcorn like a boss …with kids!
This is a hands on indoor play idea that is perfect any time. Tradtionally used as holiday decorations, these strings also make great bird feeders. If popcorn gets boring, alternate with cheerios or cranberries or anything else you can think of that sounds fun. And don’t forget- even if the stringing isn’t going that well, there’s plenty of popcorn to eat.
