Are your kids crazy about Skylanders?? With Easter right around the corner, here are a few ways to bring a bit of Skylanders fun into some awesome Easter baskets that are quick and easy to put together. A big thank you to our friends at MomTrends for sponsoring today’s creative Easter basket ideas! Skylanders Trap Team was just […]
How to Make a Fairy Door
March 24, 2015 by
Ever wondered how to make a fairy door? This simple garden craft is an easy way for kids to add a little whimsy to their outdoor garden space. Making fairy doors with your kids is a great way to foster their imagination! My kids enjoyed crafting their fairy doors and decorating them however they liked. […]
Spring Must-Do List
March 20, 2015 by
Here’s a simple Spring Must-Do List to help you make the most of your time with the kids this season. This list of classic childhood crafts and activities are perfect for welcoming Spring and celebrating all that it has to offer! Do you have a favorite Spring activity to share? We would love to hear […]
How to Make Banana Sushi
March 18, 2015 by
Here is a simple tutorial for how to make banana sushi! This makes a great after school snack for kids, and it can be put together very quickly. This banana sushi has become one of our favorite go-to snacks whenever we have a busy evening planned with after school activities. Added bonus — kids could […]
Simple Ways to Love Your Child in Spring
March 17, 2015 by
These simple ways to love your child in Spring are great for making lasting memories you are both sure to treasure! These activities are easy to do and many do not require any preparation. Spring is the perfect season for exploring the outdoors together, fostering a love of nature, or even cuddling indoors during a rain […]
Learning Activities for Spring
March 17, 2015 by
Are you ready to welcome Spring? These learning activities are perfect for exploring nature, colors, windy days, birds, gardening and so much more that Spring has to offer! Most of these learning activities for Spring can be done at home with materials you probably already have on-hand. Here are some of our favorite learning activities for Spring: […]
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
March 16, 2015 by
These St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids are a festive way to inspire plenty of imaginative play time fun with leprechauns, rainbows, and more! They all use common household items you probably already have on-hand. We even have a few free printables to make these St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids super EASY to do! Yay […]
Paper Plate Crafts for Preschoolers
March 13, 2015 by
These paper plate crafts for preschoolers are fun and easy to do! Did you know that paper plates can be made into simple baskets, or treat bags, or even colorful decorations? These paper plate crafts for preschoolers are the perfect excuse to work on developing fine motor skills while spending quality time together. This colorful […]
Leprechaun Treasure Hunt Clues
March 12, 2015 by
Leprechaun treasure hunt clues are a great way to encourage lots of imaginative play time fun! I have put together a free printable with these leprechaun treasure hunt clues to make it super easy to do this fun St. Patrick’s Day activity at home. A big thank you to our friends at Melissa & Doug […]
DIY Gift Idea for St. Patrick’s Day
March 9, 2015 by
Looking for a cute DIY gift idea for St. Patrick’s Day? This Catch a Leprechaun Kit would be a great surprise for any kid, and may encourage plenty of imaginative playtime fun too! The kids and I put one together to mail to their cousins. Who knows? Maybe they’ll manage to catch one of those sneaky leprechauns […]
St. Patrick’s Day Role Play
March 9, 2015 by
This idea for St. Patrick’s Day role play is festive and fun! Added bonus, you can easily sneak in some Math practice too. Welcome to the Clover Café! We serve the luckiest lunches you ever did see. With just a few items from the dollar store and a few of our favorite stuffed animal friends, […]
How to Make a Paper Hat
March 6, 2015 by
Want to learn how to make a paper hat? The kids and I had so much fun making these! You will not believe how EASY these paper hats are to make, and you probably have everything you need to make a paper hat in your home right now. The best part is, you can make and decorate […]
Ways to Play Spring Calendar 2015
March 3, 2015 by
Here’s a super convenient list of things to do with the kids this Spring, outlined in a handy calendar printable! Each week from March through May includes 3-4 activities, most of which use common household items you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple and fun Spring activities!!! Ways to Play Spring 2015 Calendar Printable Includes activities and […]
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
March 2, 2015 by
This craft and writing activity inspired by the Dr. Seuss book Oh, The Places You’ll Go! was a big hit with my kids! They both enjoyed crafting up their own mini suitcases from brown paper lunch bags. Later, they added index cards to draw pictures and outline some of the details for upcoming adventures they […]
Weekend Reads — The Artful Year
February 28, 2015 by
If you follow me on Instagram, you have probably seen that I recently listed The Artful Year by Jean Van’t Hul as one of my favorite things. It is chock full of inspiring crafts, recipes, and activities to do with kids to help you celebrate the seasons and make the most out of your time […]
Date Night In
February 27, 2015 by
Netflix Streaming makes it super easy to set up a date night at home with so many movie choices ready to play instantly! With just a few simple steps, you can set up a special date night to enjoy some quality time together as a couple. Added bonus – you won’t even need to hire […]
Dr. Seuss Snacks!
February 24, 2015 by
These Dr. Seuss snacks are super easy to prepare and are candy-free! We are celebrating all things Dr. Seuss this week in anticipation of Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss Day (March 2nd). Here are some simple ways to make snack time a little more fun and festive — Dr. Seuss style! Some of […]
Dollar Store Boredom Busters!
February 23, 2015 by
These boredom busters for kids are simple to set up and are perfect if you are looking for easy ways to keep the kids entertained while indoors. Since most of the materials can be found at a local dollar store, they are super affordable too! You may even be able to sneak in a little learning […]
