Edward Craven invented lava lamps in 1963, and now you can make your very own DIY lava lamp any day. You really only need 6 things, and you can get them all on your next grocery run. Best part? Stick the lid on the bottle and use the lava lamp again and again! Materials … [Read more...]
Collaborative Matisse Collage
I say it every year, but the Art of Giving is one of my favorite events and a genius fundraiser! This was my 5th year to participate as an artist and it's even more fun now that my kids enjoy it so much. This year we had 16 artist stations set up and we made $180,000 for … [Read more...]
Toddler Train Costume
Note: I received two free nights at the JW Marriott, but as always, all opinions are 100% my own. I love Christmas traditions, and our annual road trip to our favorite hotel in San Antonio tops the list! This was our 4th annual weekend getaway to the JW Marriott San … [Read more...]
A Squishy Experiment
Note: This post is sponsored by Spin Master. Thank you for supporting the brands I love! My kids are 2 and 4, so squishy moldable, colorful substances are always a a winner! When Spin Master asked us if we'd be interested in participating in an experiment with Kinetic Sand we … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Cleaner Crafting with Toddlers
Note: This post is sponsored by Crayola. Thank you for supporting the brands I love! Today we are diving into the #1 reason most parents don’t craft more with their toddlers: the mess! Research shows that creativity fuels the ability to problem-solve and encourages the … [Read more...]
20 Summer Crafts for Kids
We did #20CraftsIn20Days with our Summer Craft Club! If you're new here, I sent out 1 email a day for 20 days 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 … [Read more...]
Summer Crafts for Kids
It's officially summer time in Austin, TX and I needed some crafts to get the kids outside. Ice blocks are a summer craft winner for Maxwell and Mila. Maxwell likes to "excavate" the ice blocks with hammers while Mila prefers to lick them. Yes, lick. If you're in need of some … [Read more...]
Fruit Volcano Experiment
After watching a documentary about volcanoes, Maxwell is officially obsessed. He keeps asking if we can make an erupting (or interrupting as Maxwell says) volcano. I figured we could use the tried and true baking soda and vinegar reaction for the eruption, but I wasn't prepared … [Read more...]
Shaving Cream Marbling
My 4 year old son loved making this shaving cream craft! I mean who wouldn't? The process is mesmerizing and the results are gorgeous. It's like watercolor meets marbling. Plus you get to play in shaving cream and what kid doesn't love that? Shaving cream marbling was a big hit … [Read more...]
Memory Games For Kids
Memory was always one of my favorite games as a kid, and you'll be shocked to know that I made my own versions too many times to count! I've made a memory game for kids out of balsa wood, foam board, but my favorite matching game material is a colored pocket folder. Pocket … [Read more...]
Kids Art Station
Some people call it a kids art station, but I like to call is a creative station! Setting up a creative station is a parent’s secret weapon for encouraging creating in your home. And the best part? Kids can craft independently! Read: You’re off duty! You will be amazed at … [Read more...]
Sharpie Tie Dye T-Shirts
Sharpie tie dye t-shirts are one of those crafts that never gets old for me or the kids! We can do it for days in a row, and the process is just as exciting. I also love that you can use the same t-shirt multiple times and the designs continue to blend together. I highly … [Read more...]
