Growing up, my Mom made every holiday so magical for us. Easter time meant new Easter dresses, a big Easter breakfast, an egg hunt and modest but delicious baskets. My Ma knew that the little plastic junk toys would be marvelous that first day or two and then would just end up in a toy bin ...
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Mandalorian Birthday Party
We had just a couple kids over this past weekend to celebrate my kiddo's 8th birthday. My son's only request was for a Mandalorian themed party, so I put together a simple and inexpensive little party for the three boys. There is not much on Pinterest yet for Mandalorian birthday party themes, so I ...
Red Sled Storytime Printable Worksheet Bundle
I am back with a new #mtnwildstorytime! This week we read through Red Sled by Lita Judge because we are right smack in the middle of Winter here in NW Montana. This gorgeously illustrated picture book is about a group of woodland animals that borrow a child's sled to go on an evening joy ride. The ...
How To Properly Dress Your Child For Winter In Montana
When I was a child growing up in rural northern Illinois, I LOVED playing in the snow but was always miserably cold. For living in a place so bitter cold, I really was never taught how to properly dress for snow.I had old snow pants with a hole in them, a Bulls coat, and boots that weren't really ...
Kid’s Summer Camping Checklist
Now that my son is getting older, we have started asking him to pack his own backpack for what he will need for camping! This has been an easy way for us to start only bringing what we really need. If he has to carry his own supplies and gear, he won't be over-packing! Over the years we have been ...
A Huckleberry Storytime
It's huckleberry season in northwest Montana!! These tiny treasured wild berries are only found at higher elevations and are kind of like a really sweet blueberry. They are HUGE with locals and tourists alike. You can make just about anything with huckleberries... syrups, muffins and pies, ...
