Halloween is such a fun holiday, especially for kids. Spooky decorations, dressing up however you want, and infinite candy… Yes, please! But, as with most good things, there’s still room to make Halloween just a little bit better. If you want to make Halloween an even more fun and memorable time for your children, try …
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Summer is GONE and we are inching into fall! I am not sure why summer goes so fast, but it does every single year. My family is trying not to get down about the disappearance of summer. We were able to get a lot of fun checked off our summer break bucket list and now …
Halloween is upon us and that means lots and lots of Halloween parties. Even if it’s just you and the kids rocking out to a little Monster Mash in the kitchen! I made these Vampire Halloween Cupcake Toppers to take store bought cupcakes to the next (cutest) level. Vampire Halloween Cupcake Toppers I’m the kind …
Decorating for Fall is so much fun! I love switching out all of my summer stuff in favor of leaves and pumpkins to get in the spirit for the season ahead. Probably the most important place to update decorations, though, is actually on your porch. It’s the first thing your guests will see when they …
Summer time, summer time, Sum Sum Summer time! Okay…I got into a little song there. I guess knowing that summer is just around the corner has me excited. I am not the only one feeling the joy either. My kids are floating around just counting down the days till school is out. One thing I …
With both Memorial Day and the 4th of July coming up, we’ve been into patriotic kids crafts, particularly ideas we can start as 4th of July traditions. And this Uncle Sam Paper Plate Craft certainly fits the bill! You probably have everything you need at home – paper plates, googly eyes, construction paper and felt. …
The 4th of July was one of my favorite holidays while growing up. Every year, my family would pack up a blanket and head to our local high school, where they would set off fireworks on the football field. We would run around and play, we’d grab snacks from the concession stand, and when it …
Mother’s Day will be here before we know it. I am trying to plan ahead this year because May is such a busy month for families. There are graduations, proms, the end of school, Memorial Day, soccer, baseball and MORE! I always feel bad if Mother’s Day gets pushed to the back burner because honestly …
Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors with your family and friends. With all of that beautiful sunshine, it’d be just a shame to waste a day inside. But, it can be hard to come up with new, fun things to do, and it’s pretty easy to find yourself spending the summer on your …
Want a sweet Easter treat that’ll make a big splash at brunch or the family egg hunt? These Peeps Coconut Macaroons are just the ticket! Take your basic macaroon recipe, shape them into nests, add chick Peeps, and you’re all set with a stunning sweet snack for the kids. With Easter coming up fast, I …
Easter is the perfect time to introduce your kids to some fun science experiments that will make it their favorite holiday ever. With real and plastic eggs, Peeps, jelly beans and more, you can teach them about chemistry, botany, engineering and much more. What are you waiting for? Try one of these fun Easter science …
It’s time to hop into spring with these delicious and easy Easter treats and snacks for kids. From colorful popcorn to sweet little bunny cupcakes, you’re sure to find something to brighten up Easter for your kiddos here. Easy Easter Treats and Snacks Try making Easter Peeps macaroons for an easy show-stopper for your dessert …
Looking for a fun and useful Easter craft for kids? Make a few of these drink koozies! Not only are the Easter chick craft koozies cute to look at, but they’ll keep your drinks nice and cold for hours. What better way to encourage your kids to drink more water than with this fun project?
Family traditions are so important. They’re a great way to strengthen your family’s bond, teach values, and offer comfort and security to your children. Since Easter is just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start a new holiday tradition with your family. Choose one (or several) ideas from this list of 19 …
Looking for a way to brighten up your home or spruce up your table setting for Easter? Look no further! We’ve found more than 10 bright and cheery Easter DIYs that you crafty folks are going to love. From fabric Easter baskets to gorgeous wreaths to adorn your door this Easter season, you’re sure to …
Can you believe St. Patrick’s Day is just a little over a week away? It’s time to find some fun recipes to surprise the kids with, so we’ve put together a great list of festive green, minty or shamrock-themed St. Patrick’s Day treats for you. Enjoy!
Ready for St. Patrick’s Day and spring? We’ve put together a fun list of 17 rainbow ideas (recipes, crafts and activities) that your kids are going to love. Check them out! I’ve had rainbows on the brain ever since our storm last week that produced a couple of really huge rainbows right over our house. …
Forget about luck – figure out WHY things work the way they do with these fun, colorful St. Patrick’s Day science experiments for kids. We’ve compiled a super fun list of green and rainbow-themed experiments to get your kids excited about science. Grow some sprouts on a shamrock-shaped sponge, make magic leprechaun rocks that reveal …
This tissue paper and paper plate Valentine wreath is a fun activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Gluing and grasping/placing the tissue paper is excellent fine motor practice. And when you’re done, you have a pretty little Valentine’s Day craft to hang on your door or mantle.
This sweet little heart butterfly craft is a fun idea for Valentine’s Day. Aside from the painting and drying, you can put this together in just a few minutes, and that’s a winner for any busy mom (and kid). And while you’re here, you don’t want to miss our other easy valentine crafts for kids, …
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner (or at least it seems that way)… you may be looking for some quick and easy valentine crafts for kids. Well, you’re in luck. Most of the crafts in this post can be done in 15 minutes or less, and they’re oh-so-cute! Easy Valentine Crafts for Kids Start …
We’ve done Elf on the Shelf a little bit here and there during previous years, but since this is the first year that our son is really *into it*, we’re being pretty consistent about it. Here’s where we’ll share our 2016 elf on the shelf ideas. Keep in mind that the pictures may not be …
Celebrate winter with this cute little snowman toilet paper roll craft that’s perfect for preschoolers. It’s a wonderful kids’ craft for a snow day! Plus, if you make crafts with your kids fairly regularly, you probably already have everything you need – toilet paper rolls, pipe cleaners, yarn, beads, and paint. These cute little toilet …
Spread some holiday cheer with this thick, creamy, coconuty Puerto Rican eggnog recipe. You’ll love this delicious twist on old fashioned eggnog. In fact, if you’ve never really been a fan of the stuff, I bet you’ll drink this right up. Cheers! This recipe comes from Joyce at My Stay at Home Adventures! Puerto Rican …