Add some festive flair to your Christmas tree this year with these gorgeous DIY stained glass ornaments. This is a fun project for kids and adults alike, and they look truly beautiful on the tree when they are lit from behind. Hang them on the tree, give them as gifts to extended family and friends, …
Holiday Crafts, Recipes, and Tips
With the Christmas season upon us, it’s time to make some cute homemade things to decorate the tree — like this popsicle stick reindeer ornament! This DIY ornament will make an adorable addition to your Christmas tree this year. You can also make them to attach to gifts or for the kids to give as …
Did you know that the modern-day Santa Claus has roots in a very old tradition? St. Nick–the real St. Nicholas–lived in the third century A.D. Although he was born to a wealthy family, he used his entire inheritance to help the poor. He also had a great love for children. There are many legends surrounding …
Christmas is coming up and you know what that means: eggnog, cinnamon rolls, and holiday cheer! This recipe takes the best of both worlds to make an irresistible breakfast for Christmas morning or dessert treat after your big holiday meal. This recipe starts off simply. It’s made with frozen dinner rolls that are covered in …
If you’re craving a delicious, sweet treat this winter season, look no further than these 25 eggnog desserts. From cookies to cakes, pies to ice cream – there are plenty of options for every time of day!Some recipes even include vegan or gluten-free substitutions so that everyone can enjoy the holiday flavor. And don’t forget …
Who loves the Grinch? This classic holiday character is a favorite for us, and we’re celebrating with yet another Grinch craft. This time, we’re making a DIY Grinch ornament. It’s a cute little keepsake the kids can make to decorate the tree or give to family. The heart is made with thumbprints! If you’d like …
Want to spruce up your door for Christmas? This DIY Grinch wreath is just the thing! It’s cute, whimsical, and based on a holiday classic. What could be better? Make your own Grinch wreath using mostly Dollar Tree items and a recycled cereal box. Really! You’ll turn that cereal box into a pretty convincing-looking chimney …
Do you have a little scientist in the family? What better way to get them engaged in learning than with these 30 Christmas science experiments for kids. We’ve compiled a list of easy, hands-on experiments that will help your child learn about everything from the power of magnets, the science behind acid-base reactions, and how to make …
It’s that time of year again. Time for trick-or-treating, pumpkin pie, and dressing up in a costume! This year you can be the most popular house on the block with these 20 Marvelous Mummy Crafts for Halloween. With only a few supplies and some creativity, you’ll have your own little army of mummies to scare …
This toilet paper roll mummy craft is a wonderful and easy Halloween craft for toddlers and preschoolers. They’ll look cute amongst your festive decor, too! As you may know, we are big fans of toilet paper roll crafts. They’re cheap and easy, and we always have a ton of those suckers stored in the craft …
We are getting deep into the fall season now and I am almost giddy! I just LOVE October and the family fun that always goes along with this month each year. We were able to mark a LOT of activities off of our September Bucket List and now we are ready to tackle more family …
This beaded pumpkin craft is an easy fall craft for the kids, and it’ll look super cute next to some leaves and other autumn decor.
This super simple paper plate spider craft is fun for toddlers and preschoolers, and it’ll look really cute decorating a door or window! We made a paper plate spider for our 2nd day of the 31 days of Halloween crafts. The kiddo really enjoyed this one. He got creative with the eyes and decided that …
We’re kicking off thirty days of Halloween crafts with this super cute bat craft. You don’t have to get the knife to make a cute Halloween pumpkin. Here’s our no-carve pumpkin idea that only requires paint, googly eyes and construction paper. Our bat pumpkin was so much fun to make. The kiddo loved painting the …
Inside: These Emergency Vehicle Valentines are perfect for little boys and girls who love police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and military tanks. Grab the free printable files, print them on card stock, and you’re all set to go for your child’s classroom Valentine exchange. It’s no surprise that our son loves police cars since my …
Are you looking for a pre-packaged Valentine’s Day snack for your child’s class party? These love bug snack cups are a super cute and super easy option! You can use strawberry gel fruit cups as pictured here, strawberry applesauce, or strawberry pudding! Either way, you’ll get a cute little treat to hand out on Valentine’s …
Inside: Are you looking for a fun and easy Valentine’s Day snack for kids? Make these tic tac toe graham crackers! They’re easy to put together and so fun to eat and play with. Yes, sometimes it’s okay to play with your food! When it comes to Valentine snacks, we’re all about FUN and EASY, …
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, …
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. …