Celebrate Easter with this colorful (free) Easter Word Search! It's good for your brain and fun for kids and grown-ups alike! Plus get 4 more great ideas for Easter fun. Charlie, our youngest, doesn't get as much homework as his older brothers do. He's also really into word … [Read more...]
Candy Heart Wreath
I was just thinking to myself-it's been a long time since I posted something that wasn't FOOD on the blog. So I decided to make something cute for my house for Valentine's Day. Aaaaaaaand then I went and made something cute out of food. But I wouldn't suggest eating the candy … [Read more...]
No Sew Burlap Utensil Holders
Last year for Thanksgiving (2013), we celebrated in an unusual way: small. Usually, our family Thanksgiving celebration is a huge gathering of family and more food than you could eat in a week. However, last year my parents were touring Israel and Greece over the holiday and two … [Read more...]
Pointillism Painting with Pom Poms
There's a show on Amazon that is an instant hit in our house! Creative Galaxy is about a little alien boy named Arty who travels around with his pal Epiphany (I loved this little sidekick) solving problems with art! It really plays towards a child's natural inclinations to … [Read more...]
Stained Glass Flag Craft-Summer Fun Series
Summer brings Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, and I have a great craft for you to do with your kids to help celebrate our great nation! This "stained glass" flag is so eye-catching when it's hung on the window and it is super easy to make. Trust me, if I … [Read more...]
Pizza Box Tic-Tac-Toe: Vol. 2, Day 35
A few months ago, List 25 featured 25 things you can do with a pizza box. Some of the ideas were creative, some were funny, and some were artistic. However, as a mom of young kids, the Pizza Box Tic-Tac-Toe caught my eye. I'm not sure how List 25 works, because I … [Read more...]
Guest Post: DIY “Love” Blocks
Today I'm thrilled to be hosting Kate from Life as I know it as my guest while I'm visiting family in the Bay Area. This is a craft that I might actually be able to do! :) Be sure to check out her blog and show her some love in the comments ;) Hi, I'm Kate. I am a … [Read more...]
Day 275: Easter Candy Spring Centerpiece
One glance at the popular pins and boards on Pinterest will tell you that Spring is coming! I was feeling artsy/crafty this afternoon so I made a trip to the dollar store and spent about 30 minutes during Charlie's nap making this fun little centerpiece to help welcome Spring. … [Read more...]