Does your daughter want to have a luau party? It's a nice theme in any season, because in the winter it's a break from the cold, and in the summer...well...it's just fun. There are a lot of options for entertainment and decorating when you have a Hawaiian luau themed party. From flamingos and limbo, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Gift for Grandma: Baby Hands and Feet Flower Painting
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Valentine's gifts for grandparents from your kids are easier when you have older children. They can do all sorts of fun crafts, from jewelry to the classic Valentine's card. When you have a baby, options are little more limited. They can't very well hold a crayon, and stringing beads is not an option. … [Read more...]
Keep Art Time With The Kids A Little Less Messy
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Art time with your kids is fun, but when you're working with anything more than origami, chances are pretty good that there's going to be some mess involved. When you bust out the paint or clay, you know your kids aren't going to keep their area neat, but the opportunity for them to be creative--and … [Read more...]
Decorating The Home In A Winter Theme With The Kids
December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In an unprecedented move, I took down all of my Christmas decorations yesterday. In years past, I've been lousy about waiting until I could decorate for Valentine's Day--usually mid to late January--before taking down a single thing. Part of it was getting caught up in the hustle and bustle, but really, … [Read more...]
Edible Activity: Marshmallow Snowman
December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If there's one thing a kid likes to do more than a craft with mom, it's eating the craft he made with mom. At least, that's how it is in my family. It's pretty hard to top sugar and togetherness, right? A couple of the staples in our house during the cold months are graham crackers and marshmallows. … [Read more...]
Homemade Holidays: Personalizing Your Decorations
November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I'm a sucker for personalized items, for both my children and myself. The stinky part is, everyone in my family has a name that isn't commonly found on pre-made personalized products, like stationary, mugs, ornaments or...well...anything else. Either our names aren't very trendy or the funky spellings … [Read more...]
Make a Thanksgiving Hand Print Turkey Keepsake Book
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving is one of the rare occasions when generations come together. Besides the actual meal time, there is a lot of sitting time when you can visit, hangout and catch up. Why not use some of that down time to do a simple Thanksgiving hand print turkey keepsake book that you can bring out for Thanksgivings … [Read more...]
Columbus Day Activity: Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars
October 10, 2011 By 1 Comment
Today, my eldest son has the day off of school for Columbus Day. When we get these special days off, I like to find a special activity to not only entertain the kids, but to drive home why these observances are important. On Columbus Day, we celebrate Christopher Columbus' accidental discovery of … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Crafts: Mega Magazine Collages
September 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
On cool, wet fall days, my kids have the tendency to get restless. Just knowing that they can't get outside makes them more bouncy and crazy. I've learned to keep a little project or game tucked away for such occasions, but this weekend I was totally caught off guard. The forecast didn't call for … [Read more...]
Get a Jump on Christmas with a Free Craft eBook
September 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Once the school year starts, all I can think about are the upcoming holidays. Around mid-September it feels like someone hits a fast-forward button, and the days and weeks start to zoom by, with brief pauses for Halloween and Thanksgiving. I might be some sort of holiday freak, but I love the whirlwind. … [Read more...]
