My best and most crafty friend, Annie, made these super cute DIY concrete stepping stones as a Mother's Day Gifts with her preschool students back in 2010. I loved the idea so much, I decided it was time to update the concrete stepping stones … [Read more...]
10 Earth Day Crafts
Earth Day is everyday in my book, but it is celebrated around the globe on April 22nd! Double knot those laces because most of these crafts ensure the kids get out and enjoy nature! Earth day crafts for kids 1. Trash Monster Collect trash and make something! Dump out the … [Read more...]
60 Paper Plate Crafts
I put together a list of paper plate crafts for kids that are sure to entertain and bonus-- reinforce the alphabet! There is at least one paper plate craft for each letter of the alphabet! It's a win- win. 60 Paper Plate Crafts for Kids I am convinced that you can … [Read more...]
DIY Giant Outdoor Chalkboard
Our giant outdoor chalkboard made our backyard about 10x more fun since its appearance a couple of months ago. The kids like it, and I LOVE it! I can doodle out there for an hour while they play with cars and trikes. Inevitably, one or both end up doodling with me or asking me to … [Read more...]
32 Pool Noodle Crafts
It's pool noodle season, y'all! Pool noodles are officially for sale everywhere. That means it's time to share all of the amazing things to do and make with a pool noodles from crafting a floating beverage boat to learning how to spell! Here are 32 pool noodle crafts … [Read more...]
Coffee Filter Crafts
Marker painted coffee filter crafts are one of my go to activities for younger kids! It's the perfect activity for the 30 minutes it takes me to throw dinner together in the late afternoon. Coffee filter painting keeps the kids busy and my 4 year old can do it totally on her own. … [Read more...]
How to Make I Spy Jars
I teamed up with Newell Brands, makers of Ball® Fresh Preserving Products to share 2 DIY tutorials using jars. The holidays are right around the corner, and I Spy jars would be an awesome gift for any kiddo in your life. Also, perfect for car rides or, my current … [Read more...]
How to Make Slime
This post was sponsored by Elmer’s. All opinions are my own. Slime is all the rage with the middle school kids right now, so I decided to make a batch (or 3) with Maxwell and see what he thought about the slime craze. (Spoiler alert: He loves it!) It also happend to be the … [Read more...]
17 Tooth Fairy Traditions
The idea that a tiny fairy flies in your window and replaces a tooth with money is magical! If you're looking to make the tooth fairy a little extra special, here are 17 traditions including tons of tooth fairy pillows to try the next time a tooth falls … [Read more...]
Easy Crafts for Kids
I know the next few weeks and potentially months are going to be challenging for everyone. With schools unexpectedly closed for 4+ weeks, and parents scrambling to figure out how to manage work and childcare. I want to help, so I thought I'd share what I know, how to … [Read more...]
Sidewalk chalk games
Sidewalk chalk is a staple in our house once the weather gets nice and finding games that entertain both my 3 and 5 year old children outside is golden! These low prep, fun sidewalk chalk games can be created in a matter of seconds and played for hours. It's a win-win! Plus, many … [Read more...]
25 Crafts for Toddlers
We are all unexpectedly stuck at home with the kiddos for an indefinite amount of time while many of us are still trying to work. That equation doesn't add up to anything easy. I put together a list of easy crafts for toddlers that require very little prep time from the adult and … [Read more...]
