Inside: Enjoy some sensory fun this February with our homemade strawberry playdough recipe. It smells like strawberries and cream thanks to the strawberry flavoring and vanilla extract! Making homemade playdough is a fun way to engage the kids in a sensory activity for any holiday. What scent do we associate for Valentine’s Day? For us, …
Holiday Crafts, Recipes, and Tips
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer saves the day again with these adorable reindeer treats that are perfect for your holiday parties and get-togethers. Whether you’re looking for a fun snack to make with the kids or party favors to give out after your annual Christmas bash, you’ll find so many creative and festive ideas here. We’ve …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are 100% mine. You’ve decided you’re going to have a holiday party. You’ve invited guests. You’ve envisioned your family and friends laughing and reminiscing together. But a few days before your get-together you start stressing. Will the decorations …
Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? You’re in luck! I’ve teamed up with 10 other bloggers to bring you the ULTIMATE holiday gift guide with loads of unique ideas for everyone on your list. Finding the perfect gifts is difficult this time of year. You want to give something …
Since we tend to spend a lot of time indoors in the winter, it’s no wonder snowman crafts for kids are so popular! Cool weather outdoors and warm, snuggly conditions indoors make it the perfect opportunity for being creative. But we know adults love to get crafty, too, so we’ve rounded up some gorgeous snowman …
The holidays creep up on us sometimes, don’t they? One day, you’re buying costumes and taking the kids Trick or Treating, and then you blink, and they’re sitting on Santa’s lap for a photo. Where did the time go? How did you end up so unprepared for the holidays again? Well, if you’re like most …
‘Tis the season for turkey and traditions. What makes holidays like Thanksgiving so memorable? Long after the food is gone, the memories that families cling to are the special traditions you share together. If you’re looking for some new Thanksgiving traditions to begin with your family, try one (or more) of these this year. …
As Thanksgiving and cold weather approaches, you may need some fun indoor activities to do with your kids. These Thanksgiving kids crafts are perfect for the month of November. You have enough here to keep you busy all month long! From gratitude projects to turkey puppets, you’ll find a fun activity for any age here. …
I used to be that person… you know the one… no ornament storage plan whatsoever. I’d open up the Christmas decorations bins, excited to put the tree up only to find a heaping mess of ornaments, lights, garland, and all the other trimmings that go with the tree. I was usually so ready to get …
There’s no better holiday for sticky, icky fun than Halloween! That’s why we’ve put together a list of amazingly fun Halloween slime recipes from our favorite bloggers. Not only is slime a fun Halloween activity, but if you package them in cute plastic tubs or jars, they’ll make excellent Halloween party favors, too. So, grab …
It doesn’t matter how excited kids are for summer to arrive. Within a week or so, you’ll start to hear your kids complaining about being bored. Obviously, opening your wallet every time your kids claimed they were bored would quickly deplete your bank account (and your sanity). Thankfully, you can easily find free things to …
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Your child will have so much fun making this heart necklace Valentine’s Day craft for kids. They can give them to their friends or simply wear them during the month of February to add a little fun to their wardrobe. Heart Necklace Craft for Valentine’s Day My son …
Help your kids learn to love science this Valentine’s Day! We’ve put together a list of 35+ Valentine science activities from our favorite kid bloggers to help you make this day fun and educational. From fizzy hearts to tasty rock candy and fun love potions, you’re sure to find an activity your little one will …
As soon as seasons change from summer to fall, my kids start dreaming of Christmas! They start planning what to write to Santa, thinking about Christmas presents to make and give to their friends and all the kids crafts they can make to help decorate our home over holidays! Is it same with your kids? …
Looking for some easy craft ideas for summer? You’re in luck! We’ve found 17 of the cutest pineapple crafts for you to try. Whether you’re an expert crafter or just looking for an easy project to decorate your home or give as a gift, you’re going to find an amazingly cute and creative idea here. …
It can be hard for stay-at-home moms to get used to having the kids at home every day during the summer months. You try to keep them busy while also getting things done. If you work from home, this can be a struggle. The key to making things work out is to have a routine. …
Are you looking for a patriotic dessert idea that will make a big splash at your Memorial Day cookout or 4th of July party? This red white and blue cheesecake is just what you’re looking for! Not only is it decadent and delicious, but this versatile recipe can be easily adjusted for any holiday or …
As an adult, the thought of laying on the beach, listening to the waves crash, is very appealing. Not so much for kids. Kids can easily get bored and they’re more than happy to tell you about it. This can make relaxing a bit more difficult. Thankfully, there are a number of family friendly beach …
If you’re looking for a non-candy Valentine for your child’s classroom, these eraser classroom valentines are perfect! Use our simple printables, a hot glue gun, and erasers from your local Dollar Store to create fun classroom valentines in no time flat.
December is undoubtedly my favorite month of the year. Having a December bucket list helps me make the month as magical as possible for my family. Use this printable December bucket list to help your family have a delightful December too! Get this January bucket list to work on once the holidays are over! Did …
Let your kids help make some special gifts and ornaments this year. These handprint Christmas crafts are the perfect keepsakes for not only yourself, but for grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and the rest of the extended family. Make a card, a gift, an ornament or a gift tie-on using tiny handprints and a little creativity.
Halloween is a fun time of year for kids since it means costumes, parties, and lots of candy. Have some extra fun this October by playing Halloween Bingo as a family. Some aspects of Halloween can be a little scary for kids. I can’t help them from noticing skeletons and ghosts hanging from neighbors trees …
November is here and there are so many fun things we can do this month. This month is a gateway to the holidays and a great time to start spending extra quality time together! This November bucket list will help me (and you) stay focused on creating family experiences this month before things get too …
When I was younger, pumpkin carving was my favorite part of autumn (except, of course, for getting candy on Halloween). My family and I would put enough newspaper down to cover most of the kitchen floor, and we would all get to work creating our own jack-o-lanterns. This tradition died after a while, as my …