It started with a “Mom, can we make fireworks… inside?” My 6-year-old’s eyes were wide with excitement. Of course, as a parent on a budget (and one who appreciates her …
There’s something magical about a rainy Tuesday evening. The kind where dinner isn’t just a necessity—it’s therapy. That’s exactly how this Crockpot Thai Coconut Chicken Soup came into my life. …
Last week, my daughter came home from school, wrinkled her nose at the roasted carrots on her plate, and said, “Why do carrots always have to be boring?” Ouch. I …
Some of my favorite moments with my kids don’t happen on a schedule—they happen in the in-between. Like that rainy afternoon when the power blinked out, and the tablets were …
It all started on a rainy October afternoon. My youngest, Ella, looked up at me with those big, curious eyes and asked, “Mama, do ghosts get cold?” I smiled, stirred …
Last summer, just after dinner and before bedtime, the power flickered and the whole house went dim. My youngest, holding his half-eaten popsicle, looked up at me and whispered, “It’s …
Written with love and a sprinkle of curiosity by Alyssa A Little Spark from a Rainy Afternoon One dreary November afternoon, my son Jack stood at the window, fingers pressed …
It was one of those gloomy Tuesday afternoons where the clouds rolled in quicker than I could say “snack time,” and my two youngest were bouncing off the walls after …
A Swirl Glowing Bounce Ball is one of the most exciting DIY projects you can create at home. It’s a glow-in-the-dark, bouncy toy made from simple ingredients like borax, glue, …
Hi friend! If you’re anything like me, you love a good DIY project that’s simple, fun, and doesn’t cost a small fortune. Today, I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite …