Practical Family Goals for the New Year
New Year's resolutions aren’t for everyone, and that’s ok! While traditional resolutions can get a bad rap for being too extreme or unrealistic to actually maintain, there are [...]
A Day of Gingerbread Fun
Gingerbread is a classic holiday cookie. From chewy ginger snaps to beloved gingerbread men, there’s something about the sweet and spicy taste of gingerbread that screams winter. And [...]
Boxing Day Facts for Kids
Boxing Day is a holiday that many of us, adults and kids alike, have heard of but don’t know much about. But that changes today! Read through the [...]
Interesting Candy Cane Facts
It’s candy cane season! From candies to lawn decorations, you’re probably seeing a lot of candy canes this time of year. Whether you and your kids are traditionalists who [...]
How to Roast Chestnuts
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose... We’ve all heard the classic Christmas song lyrics above. But have you ever stopped to think [...]
Stocking Stuffers for Kids
Stockings are a fun holiday tradition. Typically filled with knick knacks, candy, and even fruit, the simplicity of stockings doesn’t take away from the excitement of unpacking them. [...]
Homemade Marshmallow Recipes
What do s’mores, hot chocolate, and rice krispy treats have in common? Marshmallows! With winter drawing near and the temperatures dropping, it’s finally that time of year that [...]
Fun Turkey Facts
Turkeys get a lot of spotlight in November, thanks to the longstanding tradition of turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. But there is a lot more to turkeys than a [...]
Children’s Books about Thankfulness
As you probably already know, we love reading at Country Home Learning Center! Reading is so beneficial for people of all ages, and that includes little ones and [...]
Make Your Own Gratitude Jar
Thanksgiving might be a couple of weeks away, but we don’t think it is ever too early to start practicing thankfulness. While being grateful seems simple enough in [...]