Tagged with 'kids'

Dec 19
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Little Monster Jean Craft

 I cut a piece of red felt that was slightly larger than the opening as well as two “teeth” from white felt. 

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Dec 19
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Castanets from Bottle Caps

I was amazed how long the kids spent with these cardboard monsters. 

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Dec 19
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Fun Egg Carton Crafts

If you have any empty egg cartons laying around, you NEED to save them from the recycling bin :) Egg carton crafts are the most frugal ones you can...

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Dec 19
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Monster Laundry Bag Tutorial

Any mom will accord well with fun ideas of taming the ever increasing piles of laundry. So why not get some help on the way by having the kids sort...

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Dec 19
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42 Easy Ideas Indoor Activities for Toddlers

Keeping your toddler busy when you are stuck at home can be a challenge. These indoor activities for toddlers are simple, easy, and quick...

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Dec 19
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30 Activities for Kids with Lots of Energy

Gross motor activities for kids are so incredibly important in the development of their gross motor skills. From what I’ve read and heard from...

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Dec 19
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Indoor Family Activities - Just Add Masking Tape

Try the indoor family activities. 

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Dec 19
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Quiet with Felt Time

Do your kids struggle when they are at the age where they are just, just too old for naps, but too young to be active and doing all day?? 

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Dec 19
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Snowman Slam: Game for Kids

This Snowman Slam game is easy to put together and lots of fun!

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Dec 19
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What To Do With a Big Box? – Make a Town

A recent delivery came in a big box! The was much excitement as the big kids and I surveyed the long, but shallow box and pondered what we could do...

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Dec 18
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Easy Treats to Make with Your Kids

Cooking with kids is a lot of fun and the kitchen can be a fascinating place for young children. It isn’t always convenient to invite them into the...

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Dec 17
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Christmas Egg Carton Sleigh

There is something my three-year-old loves more than anything; a good pair of pajamas. She literally has a whole collection of pajamas and ref...

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Dec 12
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Farm Animal Finger Puppets

Printable farm animal finger puppets can’t wait to be chatty friends on your little fingers. 

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Dec 4
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13 Essentials for the Best Kids Table Ever

 For all intents and purposes, today, there most definitely should be a kids table. Here are 13 ideas to give those youngsters something to do...

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Dec 2
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The “Mom I’m Bored” Jar for Restless Kids

I really love this idea.  One of the most common phrases around my house seems to be “Mom, I’m bored!”.  It can be difficult to think of ...

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Nov 1
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25+ Fun Halloween Games For Kids

One of my favorite parts of Halloween parties when I was a kid were the games. Some were creepy, but most were just fun and everyone was a winner a...

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Oct 25
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Tips for Great Halloween Photos

If you’ve got kids or if you live on a busy street for trick-or-treaters, it is likely you will be very busy on the afternoon and evening of Hallow...

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Oct 5
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20 Best Ideas, Activities & Resources for Road Trips with Kids

With the right preparation, a road trip with kids can be rather less miserable than expected – maybe even fun. 

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Oct 5
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Felt Monsters To Make with Your Kids

Print out the pattern and then cut out the monster and other pieces you’d like to use. Trace the pieces on felt, and you’re ready to put your monst...

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Sep 21
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Small Bites Board

Summer lunches need to accomplish two goals around here: 1) Feed a small army of kids something quick and healthy and 2) use up garden produce or w...

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