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...]
Easy Craft for Kids: Tissue Paper Flower
August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I was in fifth grade, I had the best teacher, Mrs. Brewer. She was just one of those teachers who you knew was passionate about her job and loved molding young minds. She always knew just how to challenge, engage and entertain us, and disappointing her was just as awful as disappointing our own … [Read more...]
Learning Fun: Making Flashcards for Your Kids
August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Flashcards are a great learning tool for young children, whether they're readers or not. Traditionally, they're made with different themes, such as numbers, math, the alphabet, people, places, shapes and colors. In most instances, you can find a variety of flashcards in family-friendly stores, but sometimes … [Read more...]
Homemade Play Dough Fun
February 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I remember being a kid and my parents buying me all the different Play-Doh sets and colors. I would spend hours making miles of spaghetti and odd sculptures. I'd let the sculptures dry and set them on a shelf to admire until they eventually just fell apart… or I accidentally knocked them off. I was … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Picture Puzzle
February 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kids are tickled by personalized goodies, but they can be really expensive, so I'm always looking for new ways to make personalized gifts for my kids at home. They love knowing that the gift was made just for them, and I love that I'm not bursting my budget trying to find things for them to do. My … [Read more...]
Memory Keepsake: Make Your Own Happiness Journal
January 6, 2011 By 3 Comments
Being a parent is a tough, 'round-the-clock job. Sometimes we lose site of what is really important and only focus on correction and just trying to make it through the day. Trust me. I've been there. In order to maintain perspective and to remind myself on a daily basis that life as a parent is sweet, … [Read more...]
Reuse Your Kids’ Stained or Outgrown Clothes
December 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Boys will be boys, and in my house, there are a lot of boys. With boys come stained clothing, holey jeans and missing socks. It's just a fact of life. When my little guys would ruin their sweatshirts or wear holes in their jeans, I used to discard them. I hate throwing things away, especially given … [Read more...]
