Originally written in 2014. Christmas time with our Max baby is just about the best thing ever and Santa hasn't even come! (I said that about trick or treating on Halloween too.) He just makes everything so exciting all over again and seeing his face light up over a candy cane … [Read more...]
Thankful Placemats
Crafts with common household goods are my favorite. (I wrote a big ol' book about it, after all!) These brown paper bag placemats are adorable and can absolutely be made by the kids! I first made a version of these placemats for a segment on The Meredith Viera Show last December! … [Read more...]
How to Make I Spy 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 favorite use: my secret dinner making weapon. (Yes, you read that right!) Here's the deal, I keep the 5 I Spy jars on a shelf … [Read more...]
17 Tooth Fairy Ideas
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 tooth fairy ideas to try the next time your kiddos tooth falls out! What does the tooth fairy pay in … [Read more...]
How to Make Slime
This post was sponsored by Elmer’s. All opinions are my own. I teamed up with Elmer's to make slime that is perfect for little hands. We are sharing how to make slime with 4 ingredients you likely have in your home right now. There are also lots of learning activities you can do … [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 DIY pool noodle crafts you and … [Read more...]
Toilet paper roll crafts for kids
These little toilet paper tube crafts for kids are so cute, fun, and easy to make. Did I mention that they're free and double as a teaching tool for learning the alphabet? The kids and I crafted all 26 animals from free materials that I can almost guarantee you have in your house … [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 crafty win- win. 60 Paper Plate Crafts for Kids I am convinced that you can turn a … [Read more...]
Coffee Filter Crafts
Marker painted coffee filter crafts are one of my go to activities for little 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...]
DIY Concrete Stepping Stones
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 tutorial. This post contains some … [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 involve a nature walk! Earth day crafts for kids 1. Trash Monster Collect trash and make something! Dump out the recycle bin and let the … [Read more...]
15 Fun Games to Play Outside
View Post Maxwell loves to be outside! In fact, "ou-side" was one of his first words. So, when CLIF kid asked me to host a play day at the park for kids, I was absolutely on board! I chose a shady park with a large cement slab so that we could have swings, slides, and creative … [Read more...]
