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 …
Holiday Crafts, Recipes, and Tips
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 …
This handprint Christmas tree card is a fun craft for the kids that you’ll want to keep for the memory books. It’s a wonderful way to send seasons greetings to grandparents, aunts, uncles and other extended family, too.
This festive breakfast (or dessert) is packed with seasonal flavor and topped with granola or muesli for added texture. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover homemade cranberry sauce! Cranberries just don’t get the credit they deserve. Many of us pull them out for Thanksgiving and Christmas because, well, you can’t have a turkey …
This pumpkin chocolate hand pies recipe is a sponsored collaboration with Pillsbury and Acorn Influence. #ItsBakingSeason, y’all. I’ll readily admit that I’m one of those girls who goes crazy for pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin everything as soon as the first leaf falls during autumn. What can I say? You have to get that pumpkin …
With Halloween right around the corner, I can’t help but break out the crafting materials with my son. And usually our crafts center around toilet paper rolls. We always have them, the crafts are easy, and they’re just enough to keep his attention. These Halloween toilet paper roll crafts are cute and spooky (but not …
Have your little ones outgrown the kiddie pool? Wondering what to do with one that’s worn out? Some people choose to go ahead and invest in above ground pools just to upgrade that kiddie pool into something awesome. The kids will love it, the grown ups will love it and the value of your home …
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with one of these 11 Lucky Leprechaun Crafts for Kids.
Dollar Tree is the best place for small, cheap toys, isn’t it? It’s a great place to shop for frugal valentine gifts, too. These little balls were in a package of three for $1, so I decided they’d make great sports valentines to give out in class (or in our case, to our son’s little playmates).