Do your kids enjoy solving problems? Do they love to learn about how things work? Need a few gift ideas for them for the holidays?? Here are 20 of our favorite gift ideas for future innovators: 1. Wooden Blocks — A classic building toy that never gets old. We especially love the Melissa & Doug […]
Let’s Play Santa’s Workshop!
December 7, 2012 by
Wondering what to do with the kids indoors this Winter? Looking for a few creative ideas to keep from going stir crazy? Need a fun to way get into the Christmas spirit?? Welcome to Santa’s Workshop!! Our elves have been very hard at work. With a few of the toys we already had on-hand, some […]
Colorful Kid Made Holiday Cards
December 4, 2012 by
Handmade cards play an important roll in our holiday preparations. Clara and I had a lot of fun making these bright and cheerful holiday cards! I thought you might want to make some of your own too. All you need to make these is an alphabet stamp set (we adore our Melissa & Doug Set), […]
A Guide to Hugs and Kisses
November 30, 2012 by
FACT: There are many different kinds of hugs and kisses. Here at Inner Child Fun, we take our hugs and kisses very seriously. Consider this post to be your go-to guide for hugs and kisses! There are hugs that are so strong, they almost knock you over. There are Papock hugs that require a running […]
DIY Cardboard Toy Gingerbread House
November 27, 2012 by
Do your kids enjoy decorating gingerbread houses? Do they wish they could build and decorate gingerbread houses all day long over and over? Do you have an empty cereal box on-hand?? Here’s a little DIY toy project to try! First, you will need to download and print out our free gingerbread house template. Each cereal […]
Top 5 Subscription Gifts for Families We LOVE
November 23, 2012 by
Are you looking for a few unique holiday gift ideas that are useful and low-clutter? Here are five of our family’s most favorite subscription services that are sure to have the recipient thinking of you every month! We love to give (and receive) each of the gift ideas listed here! (image courtesy of KiwiCrate.com) 1. […]
10 Things for Kids to Do While Waiting for Turkey
November 19, 2012 by
With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, are you looking for a few ways to keep the kids entertained while they wait for that delicious turkey?? Here are a few low-mess and easy to set up ideas to keep up your sleeve just in case: 1. Hand Stamped Memory Game — A simple game […]
Adventures in Soap Making!
November 16, 2012 by
With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, the kids and I wanted to make some special handmade hostess gifts for my mom, who will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year. ((Thanks, Mom!)) These pumpkin spice hand soaps fit the bill perfectly! They would be lovely gifts for teachers, neighbors, or friends too! First, you […]
7 Creative Uses for Pool Noodles
November 13, 2012 by
Do you have pool noodles sitting around at home collecting dust from last Summer? Wish you could put them to use with something other than a pool for the Fall and Winter months? Need a few creative ideas for inspiration?? Here are seven of our favorite ways to use pool noodles: 1. Hammer Time — […]
20 Easy Ways to Make Today Awesome!
November 9, 2012 by
This post is dedicated to my dad, James Kraemer (Dec. 1948 – Oct. 2012), a man who lived a life dedicated to love, and taught me to do the same. In loving memory of all our good times together. Is your life in need of more awesomeness? Do you go about your day wishing for […]
Spooky Paper Mâché Haunted Houses
October 25, 2012 by
Know what I love? Adorable little houses!! Know what’s better than adorable little houses? Super-cute little haunted houses!! These beauties came from a lovely website called ConsumerCrafts.com Before After Consumer Crafts is an online craft store that offers a wide range of budget-friendly craft supplies for jewelry, scrapbooking, kid crafts, and just about any other craft […]
Hershey’s Boo Blvd. — Quick Party Craft
October 23, 2012 by
Are you hosting a Halloween celebration with the kids? Need a quick craft activity to keep them busy? These cute little ghosts were a big hit around here, they were super quick and easy to make. Plus, they double as treat containers for the kids to take home too! To make your own spooky ghost […]
Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
October 21, 2012 by
We had a great time visiting the Count’s Halloween Spooktacular event at Sesame Place! It’s going on every weekend until Halloween. A big thank you to Sesame Place for inviting us! Wishing you and your family a lovely (Spooktacular) weekend!
Sunday Snapshot — At the Pumpkin Patch!
October 14, 2012 by
Wishing you and your family a lovely weekend!!
10 Amazing Toys You Can Make For Your Kids
October 5, 2012 by
It’s no secret that we love making our own toys around here! Many times, these are the toys the kids play with the most, and in some cases the kids have played an active role in helping to make them. Here are ten of our all-time favorite homemade toys for kids to inspire imagination and […]
Quick Craft: Bread Tag Monsters
October 2, 2012 by
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this Halloween? Need a quick little craft project to keep the kids busy? Do you collect bread tags for no good reason?? Then this silly monster craft is for you!! To make your own bread tag monsters, you will need: a collection of bread tags and […]
Giveaway: Back to School Prize Pack from Snapfish and HP!
September 29, 2012 by
It’s time for another super FUN giveaway — this time from our newest sponsors, Snapfish and HP! Did you know that you can follow HP Create on Pinterest for inspiring free printables that are perfect for back-to-school?? There are free printable flashcards, worksheets, scrapbook pages, and so much more! Snapfish and HP sent us a […]
Kid-Made Fall Leaf Coasters
September 25, 2012 by
Please give a warm welcome to our new sponsors, Mod Podge, who generously supplied us with plenty of craft supply goodness!! When the package from Mod Podge arrived, I had a difficult time trying to decide which products to use first. So many interesting and pretty things — I already have several projects in mind […]
