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. I teamed up with Elmer's to make slime that is perfect for … [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...]
28 Collaborative Art Ideas
Remember when I gave 100+ kids syringes and spray bottles full of watered down paint to create a peice of art earlier this year? Our masterpeice was made for the annual Art of Giving. It's an annual event that raised $202,000 for art and music therapy endowment in 2021 for Dell … [Read more...]
34 Handprint Art Ideas
As a mom of 2 young kiddos, I have no shortage of art work. A lot of our art gets recycled, but the handprint art always gets saved! Sometimes I even turn handprint art into greeting cards for the grandparents. Here are 60 adorable handprint art ideas for kids. This list includes … [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...]
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...]
