Are you a crafter? Do you use Pinterest? I love using Pinterest to share inspiring craft and activity ideas for the kids, recipes, and even wish lists! Wish you had more awesome crafting supplies?? Then you’ll be excited to know that Consumer Crafts is offering an exciting Pin It to Win It sweepstakes and you can enter for […]
Spring Crafts for Kids!
March 21, 2013 by
Spring Crafts and Activities for Kids Need a few ideas for what to do with the kids during Spring break? Here are 20 of our favorite crafts and activity ideas to celebrate the season! Despite our forecast for snow flurries later this week (yikes!), we’ve decided to take matters into our own hands to make […]
CRE8TIME Update
March 19, 2013 by
As a follow up to my previous CRE8TIME post, in case you were curious what the final watercolor painting looked like, I thought I would share it here. While it’s far from a “floral masterpiece” (HA!), I did thoroughly enjoy the process of setting aside time each day to work on it. I even invited […]
Kid-Made Dream Journal
March 18, 2013 by
Here’s a quick and easy project kids can make to help encourage plenty of good writing practice — a dream journal! My 8 year old made one a few weeks ago, and has been adding entries to it ever since. She may run out of space soon and may need to make another one! For […]
Exploring Art and Artists
March 17, 2013 by
Exploring Art and Artists with kids can be a great exercise in creativity, and a wonderful way to introduce a variety of art techniques. Here are a few posts from our wonderful contributing writers — all about Art! Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Votive Holders on Inner Child Fun Helen Frankenthaler Inspired Abstract Paintings on Dilly-Dali […]
CRE8TIME with Michaels
March 16, 2013 by
Did you know March is National Craft Month? It’s the perfect excuse to join the CRE8TIME initiative started by the Craft and Hobby Association! Michaels® has jumped on board to support this movement which involves setting aside one hour a day for eight consecutive days just for crafty creative fun, and I’ve set out to […]
St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up
March 16, 2013 by
Looking for some tasty St. Patrick’s Day recipes and treats to make with the kids? Here are some of our favorites from our contributing writers! Smoky Split Pea Artichoke Soup with Blackened Tofu 51 Fun St. Patrick’s Day Tutorials Fruit Kabobs turned into Edible Rainbows Kids, Kale & St. Patrick’s Day Drinking Green = St. […]
Best of the Week on ICF Media
March 16, 2013 by
We’ve launched some exciting NEW sites and features recently, and I wanted to share some of these great posts in case you’ve missed them. Here is a list of the best highlights from the Inner Child Fun Media team for this week! Inner Child Fun Here on Inner Child Fun we shared: 10 St. Patrick’s […]
Kid Craft — Rocket Straws!
March 13, 2013 by
Quite possibly the most fun craft EVER! These rocket straws are a super quick craft project that can lead to hours of active play time fun!! Emily declared this was the “most fun craft project EVER”, and the kids have been playing with them indoors (and out) ever since. Yay for easy projects that keep […]
Decorating Easter Eggs with Kids
March 12, 2013 by
Looking for ways to decorate Easter eggs with the kids that are quick and easy to do with beautiful results? Here are some tips and tricks to try the next time you decorate eggs. 1. Plan Ahead for the Mess Most egg dyes will stain, so wear aprons or old clothing you wouldn’t mind getting […]
Gifts to Inspire Creativity
March 12, 2013 by
Inspire creativity with these great gift ideas! Whether you’re looking to add a little more creativity to your life (or someone else’s), here are seven of our favorite gifts (to give & receive) that are sure to inspire any lucky recipient. This collection is full of possibilities for endless creative fun for all ages and […]
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
March 10, 2013 by
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids Here are ten simple and easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids, using items you probably already have on-hand! 1. Colored Cereal Rainbow Necklace — Practice patterning, color recognition, and fine-motor skills with this simple activity using colored cereal. 2. Leprechaun Trap — Decorate your house as a “leprechaun […]
Homemade Grape-Scented Galaxy Play Dough
March 7, 2013 by
Need a quick boredom buster that will keep the kids entertained for a good long while? Try making a batch of homemade grape scented play dough, then add some glitter for “galaxy dough”!! Clara adores anything shiny and sparkly, so this was a HUGE hit for her! I hardly ever use glitter in crafts (it gets EVERYWHERE), […]
Make a Fruit Smoothie!
March 5, 2013 by
Have you ever made smoothies with the kids?? Here’s an effective way to use up any leftover fruit, and sneak in some nutrition using healthy fruits or veggies! This is a great way to encourage kids to experiment with new flavors too. Special thanks to our video contributor, Angelique, for providing today’s video: Having trouble […]
Kids Craft: Paper Bag Easter Tree!
March 4, 2013 by
I love when our neighbors decorate their trees for Easter! Here is a super quick and easy Easter craft the kids can make for a festive center piece on your family’s table, and all you will need to make one of your own is a paper lunch bag, some stickers, and string! This is a […]
Lots of Healthy Fun at Kids Food Festival NYC!
March 3, 2013 by
This weekend my daughter Emily and I boarded a bus to NYC for Kids Food Festival — a series of 2 day festivals in partnership with Cooking Light magazine presented by The Creative Kitchen. We had such a great time that I just had to share the details of this fun event with you! This […]
Crayola Ultimate Easter Basket Giveaway
March 1, 2013 by
Wow!! It’s time for another FUN giveaway, and this one comes from our friends at Crayola! Recently, Crayola provided me with a $25 Michael’s gift card and an inspiring assortment of Crayola goodies to create the Ultimate Easter Basket. Plus, I’m hosting a giveaway to pass along the Easter fun to one of my readers […]
Cardboard Roll Craft: Truffula Tree Pencil Toppers
February 27, 2013 by
A few days ago, I asked our lovely readers on our Facebook page to help us with a quick survey asking which material they would like us to use in our next crafty project — cardboard rolls, egg cartons, or newspaper. It was a close race, but the winner was cardboard rolls!! With Dr. Seuss […]
