C.R.A.F.T.

Creating Really Awesome Fun Things

  • Home
  • C.R.A.F.T.’s
    • The Book
    • ROUND UPS
  • Costumes
  • TRIPS
  • FREE PRINTABLES
    • 20 Crafts In 20 Days
    • Cultivating Creativity
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • ABOUT
    • CONTACT
    • AS SEEN ON
    • You’re in!
Home » Parenting

19 Fun Things to do Inside

July 23, 2020 By Jamie Dorobek 2 Comments

19 Fun Things to do Inside

With lockdown going on for 4+ months, I've made a few toy purchases that are proving to be worth every penny. We own every toy, game, and puzzle listed below, so this list is 100% kid approved. Here's a list of 19 fun things to do inside with kids. Toys for active kids I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

16 Tips for Road Trips with Toddlers

May 28, 2020 By Jamie Dorobek 16 Comments

16 Tips for Road Trips with Toddlers

We love to travel! I've been to 41 countries in my 33 years of life and have taken bazillions of road trips. Heck, Maxwell took 10 plane rides before he was 5 months old! (Here are my tips for traveling with a baby via airplane.) Our longest car ride to date with two kids … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Trips, Parenting

Questions to Ask Preschools

July 5, 2018 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

Questions to Ask Preschools

Note: This post is sponsored by Kindercare. Deciding on a preschool for my kids was not an easy decision. In fact, the first preschool I chose for Maxwell ended up not being the best fit for him. The teachers were kind, the school was adorable, and the classroom walls were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

Free Baby Milestone Stickers

May 4, 2018 By Jamie Dorobek 3 Comments

Free Baby Milestone Stickers

Note: This post brought to you by Avery. UPDATE: Mila is already 2 years old, but just for fun here is a look at how I documented her first year with monthly baby pictures. These sweet little babies get big way too fast. Our Mila girl is already 3 months old! The one thing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Printables, Parenting

57 Grandma Names

April 10, 2018 By Jamie Dorobek 105 Comments

57 Grandma Names

This isn't exactly a craft post, but it is very important information especially if you are a soon to be grandmother! Or pregnant, and have a crazy mom who can not decide on a Grandma name. My mom was and still is very concerned about what she will be called by Maxwell, her first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

How to Make a Sensory Hula Hoop

March 7, 2018 By Jamie Dorobek 8 Comments

How to Make a Sensory Hula Hoop

I wish I would have crafted this DIY sensory hula hoop years ago for my own babies. I saw this photo on facebook about a year ago, and couldn't get it out of my brain. Tummy time is so important, but not all babies love laying on their belly. My hope is that this sensory hula … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 1 Hour C.R.A.F.T.'s, Parenting

5 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers about Money

December 4, 2017 By Jamie Dorobek 1 Comment

5 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers about Money

I've had a checking and savings account since I can remember, and I loved getting my bank statements in the mail as kid. My parents encouraged us to save part of our birthday/holiday money, but we were also allowed to spend it on a special things we really wanted. For me, that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

5 Financial Must Do’s for New Parents

November 9, 2017 By Jamie Dorobek 1 Comment

5 Financial Must Do’s for New Parents

According to CNN Money, it costs $233, 610 to raise a child from birth to 17, and this does not include the cost of college. Uh. What? If you've been reading C.R.A.F.T. for awhile, you know we have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. (Our kiddos are 23 months apart.) I don't talk a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

Clue Games for Toddlers

March 24, 2017 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

Clue Games for Toddlers

I seriously can not believe my baby turned 3. Remember when I told y'all I was pregnant for the first time? And then newborn pictures, 6 month update, party animal 1st birthday, and then a parking garage bash for his 2nd birthday because mama was tired and we had a 3 week old at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kid Crafts, Parenting

5 Tips for Managing Babysitters

March 21, 2017 By Jamie Dorobek Leave a Comment

5 Tips for Managing Babysitters

Mom-ing is a whirlwind of sleep deprived adorableness combined with crusty, sweet curious chaos. Maxwell is currently the king of "Why" and hates sleep. Mila gets braver, more opinionated, and more mobile by the day. Plus someone has to feed these two at least 3 times a day. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

Monthly Baby Pictures

March 15, 2017 By Jamie Dorobek 4 Comments

Monthly Baby Pictures

Mila is one! She is actually almost 14 months, but mama is a little behind, as per usual. I love how her monthly baby pictures turned out!  It was simple, easy, and only required a Sharpie marker, a roll of white paper, and a little patience. Oh and all of the pictures were taken … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

Tips for 2 Under 2 {After 1 Year}

February 20, 2017 By Jamie Dorobek 2 Comments

Tips for 2 Under 2 {After 1 Year}

Two kids under two is no joke. Mine are 23 months apart, and about to be 1 and 3 years old. I wrote a post with 11 tips for 2 under 2 when my baby was only 1 month old. Y'all. I had no idea. I mean, I gave you the best info I had, but I've learned a few more things that need to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • Next Page »
Hi, I'm Jamie!
I Create Really Awesome Free Things for your home, wardrobe, kitchen, and kids in Austin, TX with the sometimes help of Andy!
About>   Contact>
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Best DIY Costumes

DIY needle and thread halloween costume
Easy Adult Halloween Costumes
DIY Baby Bob Ross costume
DIY baby costumes

Popular Posts

  • Easy Adult Halloween Costumes 39 DIY Adult Halloween Co...
  • Cute Valentines Day Quotes 150 Valentines Day Saying...
  • Creative ways to give money as a gift Creative Ways to Give Mon...
  • Cricut Maker tips 10 Things I Wish I Knew A...
  • DIY flamingo costume 37 Homemade Animal Costum...
  • Gender reveal piñata 25 Gender Reveal Party Id...

© Copyright 2019 · All Rights Reserved · Privacy Policy