To continue with our Kids’ Culinary Passport journey to Japan, my kids really loved making these pretty paper lanterns! Paper lanterns are often associated with festivals, and they are very common in both China and Japan. I love how festive these paper lanterns look hanging from the ceiling in our craft room, and they can […]
A Day in NYC with Celine’s Dolls — Part 1
July 9, 2013 by
The Back Story A few months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Celine from Celine’s Dolls at the Mommybites Summit held at the New Yorker Hotel. It didn’t take long for me to realize how much love Celine puts into each doll she creates — each one is handmade from merino wool, […]
Family Beach Movie Night
July 3, 2013 by
We’ve been having a spell of rain here lately, but that didn’t stop us from having a FUN family beach-themed movie night! If we couldn’t get to the beach, we decided we could find a few ways to bring the beach to us. The kids had SO much FUN with this and it was really […]
5 Must Follow Pinterest Boards for Summer Learning
July 2, 2013 by
Are you on Pinterest? Looking for some inspiring boards to follow for plenty of Summer learning activity ideas? Here are five of our all-time favorite Pinterest boards you’ll want to add to your “must follow” list to help foster your child’s love of learning throughout the Summer months and beyond! 1. Inner Child Learning — Educational crafts […]
Introducing… Kids’ Culinary Passport!
July 1, 2013 by
Do you wish you could travel around the world this Summer? Want to avoid the hassle of airports, added expenses, and travel annoyances?? All this month on Inner Child Food, we’re proud to present a special series of posts called Kids’ Culinary Passport — it’s like traveling around the world without leaving your kitchen!! Here’s […]
Kid Craft — Simple Leather Bracelets
June 29, 2013 by
As part of the Michaels Passport to Imagination program, the kids and I thought it would be fun to try one of the take-home projects they have outlined in the passport! This one is inspired by South Africa to make leather bracelets, and they are fun and easy to make!! I love how the passport […]
Passport to Imagination
June 28, 2013 by
Early last week, I took the kids to visit Michael’s craft store for their Passport to Imagination program. It was a big hit!! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from now until August 2nd 10am-noon, Michael’s is hosting 2 kid-friendly craft projects inspired by countries around the world for just $2 per child per visit. It’s […]
10 Ways to Stay Cool with Water Play
June 27, 2013 by
If you find yourself stuck in a heat wave this Summer, it may be a good time to try some water play ideas to stay cool, and keep the kids entertained without the use of batteries or screens! Some tips to keep in mind — Avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, […]
Patriotic Firework Paintings
June 24, 2013 by
Patriotic Kids Craft for 4th of July These painted firework prints are an easy patriotic craft the kids can make to be displayed in your home in time for the 4th of July holiday! A big thank you to our friends at Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s creative craft project! To make your own patriotic firework paintings, […]
5 Tips for a Great Sandbox All Summer Long
June 20, 2013 by
One of my kids’ favorite summer activities is to play in the sandbox. Even my nine-year-old can spend long periods of time playing in the sand. In fact, recently, when I added some new sand to the box, my 4 yr old exclaimed, “It’s just what I always wanted!”. I love how something so simple […]
The BEST Outdoor Summer Toys for 2013
June 18, 2013 by
Summer time means lots of active outdoor play time fun! Here are ten of our favorite outdoor toys for Summer to keep the kids entertained for long periods of time without the use of batteries or screens. Yay for creative outdoor play!! 1. Zing Air Huntress Z Bow (shown above) — New for 2013! Emily […]
Sunday Snapshot — Happy Father’s Day
June 16, 2013 by
Wishing all the amazing dads out there a wonderful Father’s Day!!
Deal of the Day — 50% Off Custom Thank You Cards
June 13, 2013 by
They say the road to success is paved in thank you cards. Have you mailed a thank you card recently? Think for a second…who do you need to say “thank you” to? There are probably a lot of people. So, if you’re going to write them thank you notes (and you should) and your list […]
3 Last Minute Father’s Day Food Gifts
June 13, 2013 by
Have you waited until the last minute to prepare a Father’s Day gift for Dad this year? Need something quick and easy that the kids can help make? Here are three super quick last minute food gifts Dad is sure to love that use items you probably already have on-hand! 1. Quick and Easy Father’s […]
Let’s Build a Fairy Garden Table!
June 10, 2013 by
This fairy garden table is a never-ending project for the kids this Summer! I love that this space provides: 1. plenty of inspiration for imaginative playtime fun, 2. learning opportunities about various plants, and 3. fresh herbs for our Summer recipes! Oh, and it is absolutely adorable!! We started with a simple elevated garden bed […]
2013 Unplugged Summer Pact
June 9, 2013 by
I’m so excited to share that I have just signed the Unplugged Summer Pact, sponsored by our friends at Michael’s®. What I love about this pact is that instead of going completely screen-free, the pact calls for 2 hours of dedicated screen-free time every day this Summer, and 2 hours a day is definitely do-able! […]
Small Toys with BIG Play Value
June 3, 2013 by
Do you live in a small or rented space? Looking for toys that don’t take up a lot of room, but still provide plenty of creative playtime fun?? Here are some of our favorite toys that are perfect for small spaces, and inspire lots of imaginative play! These toys are cleverly designed to stack, nest, […]
Learning in an Instant: Simple Letter Writing Activity
May 31, 2013 by
For a super quick and mess-free letter writing activity for the kids, remove the label stamp from a zipper freezer bag using a paper towel and a bit of rubbing alcohol. The label will wipe right off leaving you with a completely clear bag! Next, fill the bag with some clear hair gel (from the […]
