My best and most crafty friend, Annie, made these super cute DIY 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 … [Read more...]
A-Z Paper Plate Crafts
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 paper plate crafts for kids that are sure to entertain and bonus-- reinforce … [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...]
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...]
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...]
20 Random Acts of Kindness
Earlier this year, the kids and I partnered with Frost Bank to help them with their goal to inspire optimism and give back to our community. We hosted a bowl painting party to make bowls to donate to the Empty Bowl Project, a local charity in Austin that helps fight hunger. I … [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 … [Read more...]
Empty Bowl Project
Note: This post is sponsored by Frost Bank. Thank you for supporting the brands I love! Last summer, the kids and I participated in a 30-Day Optimism challenge with Frost Bank. We completed 30 simple challenges to inspire optimism, things like buying coffee for a … [Read more...]
DIY Dollhouse Makeover
If you've never made a dollhouse or dollhouse accessories, you're in for a treat! Mini things are my new favorite things to make. My 3 year-old daughter started the obsession, and I couldn't be happier that she loves it just as much as me. I teamed up with Home Depot and … [Read more...]
20 Awesome Kid Crafts
If you’re new here, I sent out 1 email a day for 20 days this summer and we all crafted together! I really enjoyed seeing all of the kids crafts in our 20 Crafts In 20 Days Facebook group. Kids are so creative and it was fun seeing how they made the crafts their own. The 20 … [Read more...]
DIY Puzzles
DIY puzzles are low prep, low cost and double as toy. How could you not love that easy kid craft! I love to make puzzles out of cereal boxes because they are thick enough to hold paint, but not too thick to cut easily with scissors. I've also made smaller puzzles out of index … [Read more...]
