It’s that time of year when many of us have leftover wrapping paper tubes just waiting to be repurposed in some fun crafty way! Here’s an inspiring idea to reuse empty cardboard tubes for a simple craft for kids that’s sure to keep them entertained for a good long while. Yay for simple and fun […]
Best of 2013 — Crafts and Activities for Kids
January 10, 2014 by
This past year has been an amazing adventure for Inner Child Fun Media!! In 2013, we expanded our team of talented writers and editors to bring you hundreds more inspiring crafts and activities to do with your kids. I am incredibly proud of our team, and am constantly humbled by their hard work and dedication! […]
How to Make Shredded Chicken
January 6, 2014 by
Making shredded chicken is incredibly easy with a little help from a slow cooker. What I love about this method is how simple and versatile it is to have pre-cooked shredded chicken on hand for a multitude of recipes! It can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner and for busy families on the go, […]
10 Favorite Magical Story Books for Kids
January 2, 2014 by
Recently, I conducted a quick poll on the Inner Child Fun Facebook page to see what magical story books were the biggest favorites to read aloud to kids, and the recommendations were fantastic! Here’s a short summary of ten of the most popular recommendations. 1. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery — One of […]
Celebrating New Year’s Eve with Kids
December 31, 2013 by
Are you celebrating New Year’s Eve with Kids this year? Mark and I will be, and that means we’ll be ringing in the New Year with Rio de Janeiro (super-convenient since it is located a few time zones ahead of us)!! This morning we’re busy creating a Brazilian-inspired music playlist (with plenty of Sergio Mendes), and […]
Holiday Tips for Parents
December 30, 2013 by
For many of us, the time between Christmas and New Years can be hectic and busy! Fortunately, our team of writers here at Inner Child Fun have shared some of their best holiday tips for parents for making the most of this time of the year to savor with family and friends. Take some things […]
Bring Your Creations to Life with littleBits
December 18, 2013 by
When I first learned about littleBits, I immediately put their Base Kit on Emily’s wish list. You may have seen them featured on TED. For kids who are 8 years old and up and love to build things, littleBits kits allow kids to bring their creations to life using a variety of modules to build […]
Holiday Craft for Kids – Recycled Wreath
December 16, 2013 by
Today’s holiday craft for kids is sponsored by our friends at Crayola, and it’s so much fun to make! As soon as I set out the washable paint, Clara squealed with joy and ran to find her craft apron — a sure sign that this project was going to be a huge hit with her! […]
Simple Holiday Crafts for Kids
December 13, 2013 by
Here are a few of our favorite simple holiday crafts for kids to do that are quick and easy to set up, perfect for keeping the kids entertained during Winter break! Many of these use common household materials you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple activities!! Some of these crafts can even double as […]
Holiday Gift Kids Can Make — Peppermint Necklace
December 13, 2013 by
Here’s a quick and easy holiday gift kids can make using just a few materials, and you can even sneak in a pattern lesson while working on fine motor skills too! To make your own peppermint necklaces, you will need some string (or shoelaces), and cut up stripy straws to make beads that look like […]
DIY Play Food — Cardboard Gingerbreadmen
December 11, 2013 by
Need a Winter boredom buster to keep the kids entertained indoors during frigid weather? Here’s a quick and easy set up for an invitation to create DIY play food (cardboard gingerbreadmen) that is sure to delight! For this set up, I used a gingerbreadmen cookie cutter to trace and cut out several gingerbreadmen. Then I […]
Holiday Gift Kids Can Make — Holiday Lights Card (and a Giveaway)
December 10, 2013 by
Looking for some unique and inexpensive handmade gift ideas? Did you know that the Dollar Tree Value Seekers Club is full of crafts, recipes, décor, tips, contests, insider information, frugal fun ideas, and more? It’s free to join, and you’re sure to find plenty of handmade gift ideas for everyone on your holiday list! The […]
Holiday Gift Kids Can Make — Frosty Flowers
December 2, 2013 by
For a simple holiday gift kids can make, you may want to invite them to try crafting up some frosty flowers! These can be made into beautiful sparkling bouquets, given individually, or used as decorations for gift wrap. I love that something so simple inspire plenty of creative crafting fun! To make your own frosty […]
Invitation to Explore Early Math Concepts
December 1, 2013 by
Recently inspired by the lovely Imagination Tree, I set up a simple invitation to explore early math concepts for Clara using some of her existing learning toys and other household items. This has been a HUGE hit with her, and I love how arranging the toys in this way helped to renew her interest in […]
Cardboard Gingerbread House Life Size
November 25, 2013 by
If you happen to follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that last night as soon as the kids went off to bed, Mark and I crafted up a cardboard gingerbread house life size to surprise them with this morning. We had so much fun making this for them and I loved seeing how […]
Pretend Sandwich Set Quick Craft
November 25, 2013 by
Are your foodie kids looking for a pretend sandwich set how to? This pretend sandwich set is so quick and easy for the kids to make, and it is made from dollar store items (which you may already have on-hand). Imaginative play is an important part of kids’ development and this pretend sandwich set certainly […]
North Pole Travel Play Set
November 21, 2013 by
Searching for a way to bring a little North Pole magic wherever you go? Need a special toy to take on trips this holiday season?? Then a North Pole Travel Play Set is for you! The kids and I had such a great time putting this Winter play set together, and I love how it […]
Thank You Note Template for Kids (Free)
November 20, 2013 by
This time of year is perfect for teaching kids about gratitude, and recognizing all of the things for which they can be grateful. To help get you started, here’s a free thank you note template that you can download, print out, and have the kids fill in the rest! It’s a quick and easy way […]
