Yesterday, our pals at Moms Fight Hunger kicked off a month long initiative to raise awareness and inspire others through action. We’re pretty proud of what they’re doing and wanted to share a few simple ways you and your family can make a BIG difference this year: Go Orange It might seem silly that something […]
Gift Ideas for Music Lovers
August 17, 2013 by
Shh, I’m going to tell you a secret … I started Christmas shopping this week. I know, I know it’s early! but there are so many great deals out there right now and well, I just love finding those extra special gifts for every one on my list. After seeing Carla’s sweet project I’ve had […]
How Does Your Family Celebrate Independence Day
July 4, 2013 by
We’d like to take a moment to wish you all a very happy 4th of July, and share a bit of our lives with you. Below you’ll find out how 5 friends from all over the country celebrate Independence Day and we invite you to share your stories in the comments below. We can’t wait […]
Family Fun Ideas for the 4th of July
July 2, 2013 by
The 4th of July is one of my all-time favorite holidays. I love any excuse to gather with friends and family, there are no gifts involved, and lots of opportunities for family time and being thankful for our freedom. Being with my family is always top on my list, so here’s 10 great ways you […]
Red, White and YOU: Patriotic Crafts for the 4th
June 28, 2013 by
Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches – Cookies, Fro Yo & Sprinkles! These tasty treats would be the perfect way to cool off your little sweeties on the 4th of July Fireworks Paintings – Paint & Q-tips, that’s all you need for this simple, yet fun activity — now even the little ones can make their own firework display. Aluminum Star […]
Kid Poll: Make A Difference Right Now
June 24, 2013 by
We asked some of our favorite little people what they thought they could do to make a difference today. The responses were heart-warming: “If I see someone hurt, I ask what happened and if they’re OK.” Will, age 7, from Not Just Cute “Having a lemonade stand to raise money for people with cancer.” Emily, age 9, […]
Free Printable Gratitude Cards for Kids
June 7, 2013 by
We’ve been having such a great time with these cards all week, I’m excited to finally be able to share them with you! The Best Part of My Day Was: Making these cards for you! Today’s Top 3 Things: You saw how we used this one on Wednesday, I Am Thankful For … and last, […]
I am thankful for ….
June 5, 2013 by
We’ve been working on some fun printables to share with you this week! Here’s a sneak peek of one of them: I was planning to release all four of them to you today, but while I was editing photos and loading files, I caught my daughter doing this: This is a picture of her little […]
Homemade Jam from Little Hands
April 26, 2013 by
This post is from our newest contributor, Arlee Greenwood of Small Potatoes. You’re going to love her! “Each day learn something new, and just as important, relearn something old.” ~Robert Brault I spent countless hours as a child, sitting in my mother’s kitchen watching her preserve fruits and vegetables from her garden. I was convinced […]
9 Upcycled Gift Ideas for Her
April 11, 2013 by
Earth Day is right around the corner. I love that this holiday gets folks thinking about the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, but you don’t have to wait for Earth Day to think about ways you can turn trash to treasure! Check out these incredible gift ideas made from items we all have around the […]
Gift Ideas to Make the Most of Spring
April 3, 2013 by
There’s nothing more fun for kids than getting outdoors and being active. You can encourage outdoor play with these cool, new gift ideas perfect for Spring: 1. A Water Table – There are hours and hours of fun just waiting to be had in this small, portable water table. There’s something magical about mixing kids […]
Cherishing Simple Pleasures in Spring
April 1, 2013 by
“I must admit I’m a bit of an Autumn girl, but you really can’t beat the magic of Spring!” ~ Jane In the Spring, we love going outside and searching our garden for new flowers that might be peaking up, and identifying the birds and bugs in our yard. There is so much wonderment in […]
Quick & Easy Trail Mix for Kids
March 29, 2013 by
A few Easter’s back, when my kids were still toddlers, I worried about filling their baskets with candies and chocolates and everything else sugary sweet that comes along with Easter. Instead, I came up with this quick and easy trail mix using items in my pantry. It’s now a favorite part of our Easter family […]
Smile, it’s Spring!
March 20, 2013 by
I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~Ruth Stout The days are getting warmer, and my thoughts once again turn to the garden. We spent the weekend prepping our beds to get ready for this season’s plantings. I just had to stop and chat about […]
Inspiration All Around!
March 16, 2013 by
It’s been so much fun getting to know everyone and reading your stories on how & where your children are inspired to create. I’ve noticed a common trend in all of our children being inspired by the simplest of things, and nature in particular. It really is quite fascinating. We had a lively discussion on […]
How Do You Inspire Creativity?
March 13, 2013 by
This week’s topic is one of my personal favorites: kids and creativity. They go hand in hand with one another quite naturally. Valerie shared some wonderful gift ideas to spark the creative process, but I didn’t want to stop there. I know this is a topic we could spend a few days talking about … […]
Inner Child Giving – Meet the Team
March 8, 2013 by
Meet Stacy: Stacy is probably one of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. She’s also what we like to call, a “hugger”, so be prepared if you ever run in to her in person … – She believes we can all do our part to change the world – That every kid has an inner […]
Inner Child Giving – The Introduction
March 6, 2013 by
Hi everyone, I’m Stacy, mother of three and the founding editor here at Inner Child Giving. I’ve been reading Val’s blog for years, and her mine. We have literally watched our children grow up together on our laptops. When she told me about her plans for this space, I got so excited! I couldn’t be […]
