Our favorite kids activities are the ones that get our little guy out and moving around. This kite craft is the perfect thing to keep your kiddo occupied for a couple of hours. First, you get to make the craft with materials you probably already have at home. Then, if the wind conditions are right, …
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Have you seen the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment that’s all over YouTube and social media? My son saw a video and has been eager to try it, so we finally did a couple of weeks ago. Here are some pictures and tips from our little eruption experiment so you can try it, too! Diet …
March is here, and spring is just around the corner. For us, March brings lots of rain, a little snow, and plenty of fun. Here are some fun March bucket list ideas for kids and families that will get you geared up for spring! We’re looking forward to warmer weather, blooming flowers and trees, birds …
Can you believe February is here already? It seems like we were just making our January bucket list. This year is rolling on fast, but it’s important that we as parents slow down when we can to do some fun things with our kids. If you need inspiration, here are more than 15 fun things …
When you’re crafting with the kids, you want to stimulate as many of the senses as possible. One terrific way to introduce a more tactile, sensory experience into your art is with bubble wrap. It’s such a fun material to work with. In fact, here are 15 amazingly fun bubble wrap art ideas to inspire …
Baby, it’s cold outside, but your kids don’t have to be bored! Now that we’ve finished our December Bucket List, we’ve put together a January Bucket List with loads of activities to do on snow days. Whether you’re game for bundling up and heading into the freezing temperatures or you’d rather keep warm by the …
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.
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 …
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 …
Make some colorful window decor with your kids. These gorgeous suncatcher crafts will look lovely hanging on your windows and sliding glass doors. And the great thing about suncatchers, if you’re new to them, is that once you learn the technique (with tissue paper, crayons and other materials), you can easily adjust the signs for …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RevUpF8 #CollectiveBias If you’re looking for a fun way to add creativity and imagination to toy car play, you’re in luck! Our road-themed homemade playdough is the perfect sensory experience for kids who will be over-the-moon excited for …
My first time camping was, to be honest, a bit disastrous. You see, I was about three years old, and my two older sisters were five and nine. My parents were not prepared in the least. There was a lot of crying, a lot of complaining, and if my parents had gotten a dollar for …
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. …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Green Works. All opinions are 100% mine. April is Earth Month, and in our home, we celebrate by starting our seeds indoors. What better way to celebrate Mother Earth than by giving back to nature? I know what you’re thinking, “Shouldn’t you start your seeds …
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 …
The minion craze will be back in full force in June, and we couldn’t resist this cute minion paper plate craft for kids. It’s simple, fun and adorable, and it’s the perfect rainy day activity for preschoolers and young children. Don’t forget to check out our other minion crafts and activities while you’re here! Minion …
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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 …
This parrot paper plate craft is a fun activity to do with the kids when you’re studying rainforest animals or birds. You probably have all the materials at home ready to put this cute little project together. So, what are you waiting for? Start crafting!
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?
Now that spring has officially arrived (hooray!), the kiddo and I are enjoying the warmer weather and reading lots of books about bugs, birds, butterflies and gardening. One of our current favorites is The Surprise Garden by Zoe Hall. The pictures are so vibrant and colorful, and the text is short and sweet to keep …
Looking for a fun craft to go along with your child’s favorite story? Look no further! Maggy from Red Ted Art shares some of her favorite story inspired kids crafts to get those creative juices flowing.