St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays because there are so many fun kid crafts and activities that you can do to make the holiday special. Here are 15 crafts and activities that you can do with your little leprechaun. From learning activities to just plain fun crafts, you’ll find something here for …
Holiday Crafts, Recipes, and Tips
So, clearly, I’m really into creating printable valentines this year. They’re much more personal than the valentines that you buy in a box from the store. With three different designs, these monster valentines are sure to be a hit with your kids. And there’s plenty of white space near the top to attach a treat …
Recently, I searched for an edible play dough recipe. I didn’t just want something taste-safe… lots of homemade play dough recipes are safe to taste, but you’ll end up with a stomachache if you eat a couple mouthfuls of it. And that’s when I stumbled on an idea so obvious that I literally slapped myself in the …
Looking for candy-free alternatives for Valentine’s Day? Whether your child’s school won’t allow candy, or you’re just looking for a sugar-free way to celebrate the day, you’re sure to find the perfect valentine in this HUGE list of noncandy valentines.
Just last year, my son was OBSESSED with Daniel Tiger. He loved the shows. He had the stuffed figures, and he had the little figurines. He played with them all day. And when his third birthday came around, I was disappointed to find out that there are hardly any Daniel Tiger party supplies. I made …
Since it’s been too cold to venture outside much for the past couple of weeks, we’ve had to resort to good old fashioned rainy day activities to keep the little guy busy. One of our favorite activities are sensory bins. The kiddo can play with one for hours pouring, shaking, sifting, driving his trucks through …
If you’re like me, you don’t exactly look forward to holidays where people are prone to pump kids with sugar. A little candy is fun… a lot of candy makes tots go wild! We’re doing non-candy valentines for my son’s little friends this year, particularly because most of them are four years old and under. …
Ever since the holiday season started, our three-year-old has turned into a little party animal. He wants to stay up late and sleep in late–pretty much a teenager in a three-year-old’s body. So, before we get back to our normal routine, we decided to let him ring in the new year with us this year. …
It just isn’t Christmas without a big batch of sugar cookies. Most of the year, I enjoy the traditional royal icing on my cookies, but I wanted to try something a little more festive with this batch. These peppermint-iced sugar cookies are like Christmas in your mouth! Slightly chewy (if you take them out of …
Our son is really into musical sounds lately, so I knew that I wanted this Christmas sensory bin to include something that makes sounds. What’s more appropriate during the month of December than some good old jingle bells? So, with a little inspiration from my fellow bloggers’ peppermint sensory bins, I created this Bells, Bows and …
Nothing says Christmas like a tin full of holiday goodies. You can fill yours in a snap with these festive and flavorful Christmas bark recipes. Most recipes can be made in just a few minutes–no baking required! From simple peppermint bark to more complex flavor combinations, there’s something here to suit every palate this Christmas. …
Is your Christmas budget stretched to the max? I know the feeling! We try to buy gifts for all the children in our extended families, and that can get expensive since more kids are added each year. Handmade gifts are a great way to save, but kids don’t exactly go crazy for jar mixes and …