Looking for some indoor winter activities? Stimulate your child’s mind and senses with these fun snowman sensory activities.
It’s cold and flu season and runny noses are running rampant. If your child is anything like mine you know that aspirators and nose sprays are impossible to use without a wrestling match, and you cringe at the idea of using that NoseFrida contraption. If you’re at the end of your ropes and see no …
These snowman popsicle stick ornaments will look adorable on your tree this year! You can also leave the ribbon and beads off to use them as winter bookmarks instead. This is an easy craft for preschoolers!
Want to include your cat in the Christmas festivities this year? We’re going to show you how to make something super cool and easy: paw print ornaments made from salt dough. This is perfect for all pet owners, whether you have a cat or a dog. It’s a great way to make a keepsake of …
Looking for a delicious homemade gift to give a neighbor, a teacher or a friend? OREO Cookie Balls are where it’s at! Here are 25 yummy recipes and decorative variations to try.
This double-sided Elmo and Grover ornament is based on the kiddo’s favorite book, Another Monster at the End of This Book. This post contains affiliate links. When we chose our book for the kid-made book-based ornament series, I hoped that my son would choose a really interesting story, but he went for his favorite book (this …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OreoCookieBalls #CollectiveBias Every year, my family requests OREO Cookie Balls as THE homemade gift they’d like from me. This year, I thought I’d put a spin on the original recipe by rolling them in shredded coconut. The result? These …
This Christmas tree suncatcher ornament is so fun to make! Leave off the pom pom ornaments for an eye-catching melted crayon suncatcher, or add the “ornaments” for a little more flair if you’re putting it on the tree.
To celebrate the fascination that many children (and adults) have with angels, here are 9 wonderful angel books to enjoy with your family this holiday season.
Before we became parents to our son, we were proud pet parents to 3 cats and one dog. We’ve always included the pets in our holiday celebrations because they’re just as much a part of the family as we are! If you’re stumped for doggy gift ideas, we’ve got 10 presents that your dog will …
Put together a DIY pilgrim costume with items you have around the house. It’s so easy! If you’re looking for a last-minute costume for your kiddo for a Thanksgiving party or play, this is super simple and adorable. So, I actually had no plans to post this little costume I put together out of pure …
Do you snap hundreds… or thousands of pictures of your kid a year? Me, too. How do you keep your memories safe? Here are some tips to help you do just that with the WD My Cloud Mirror.
A DIY sugar scrub makes a wonderful, frugal gift. It’s easy to make, so it’s the perfect kid-made gift to give to family and friends. When I look back on some of my favorite gifts that I’ve ever received, I realize that most of them were homemade. In particular, the baby blanket that my …
Easy Baked Rice with mushrooms is the perfect side dish to so many of your dinners. Pop it in the oven while you are fixing your main dish and the rice will be ready when you are. Finding a dish that the whole family loves can be a difficult task at times. I love rice, …
This easy Cavatini recipe is a family favorite. It’s chock full of pasta, sauce, meat and veggies for a hearty, comforting meal.
So many of us are busy and don’t really have the time to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. We want to make sure we feed our family a healthy meal though, so what do we do? This quinoa and sausage stuffed zucchini meal will not take you a lot of time in …
Dooby dooby doo bah! It’s Agent P! My son is obsessed with the Phineas and Ferb TV show (why did they ever cancel that?), so of course, we had to make an Agent P craft. Honestly, this is his favorite craft so far. It’s been about a week since we’ve made them, and he still …
In anticipation of the new Star Wars movie coming out in a couple of months, we decided to do a craft featuring our favorite Star Wars character: Yoda! This paper bag Yoda puppet is easy to make, and it’s definitely lots of fun to play with. Make one with your young Jedi today! My son …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BackYourSnack #CollectiveBias Busy moms know that tasty and quick snacks are a lifesaver on those hectic afternoons between school and dinner. One of our favorite after school snacks is potato skins, and our snack hack to make them …
I don’t know what it is about fall, but I crave warm blankets, hot chocolate and lots of hot, buttery popcorn. 🙂 But popcorn isn’t just fun for eating. It’s fun for playing and learning, too. Popcorn can be used in all sorts of ways for sensory and craft activities as well as cool science …
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Manwich for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. This zesty meatloaf has all the delicious flavors of your favorite comfort food with a surprising kick. It’s sure to be a hit with your family!
Warm apple cider donuts with a tall glass of milk sounds wonderful on a crisp autumn day, doesn’t it? It’s easier than you think to make them yourself!