In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we are making nachos today! Nachos can be made healthier by using real cheese (not processed), fresh tomatoes, salsa, and beans. I chose to make it vegetarian as well, just because it’s faster and easier to make that way. This post is sponsored by our friends, The Little Partners, who make […]
Gifts Kids Can Make for Mother’s Day: Jewelry Dish
May 4, 2013 by
Looking for a last-minute handmade gift idea for Mom this Mother’s Day?? These pretty jewelry dishes are quick and easy for kids to make! A big thank you to our friends at Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s creative craft project! To make your own jewelry dish, you will need some oven bake clay, an […]
Spring Baskets from a Paper Plate
May 2, 2013 by
These Spring baskets are a quick and easy craft project the kids can make and they are quite useful for snacking or gift giving! A BIG thank you to our friends at Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s creative craft project! Psst — did you see we recently teamed up with Melissa & Doug and […]
11 Recycled Crafts for Kids
April 22, 2013 by
Happy Earth Day!! To celebrate, we’ll be planting seeds in the garden, helping to clean up a local playground, and of course crafting with our invention kit made up of recycled materials. Need some eco-friendly craft ideas to help you get started? Here are 11 inspiring crafts to make from recycled materials and other common […]
Kid Craft: Upcycled Clipboard
April 15, 2013 by
This creative craft for kids project is sponsored by Mod Podge Washout for Kids, an all-in-one sealer, glue, and finish that is designed to be kid-friendly and washes out of clothes in the washing machine and Apple Barrel paint, an all-purpose acrylic paint that comes in a wide variety of colors. These upcycled clipboards will keep […]
Work in Progress — Potted Herb Garden
April 13, 2013 by
Do you have old or worn things around in your home or garage collecting dust? These plain and dirty terra cotta pots were in need of TLC after sitting in the garage for far too long. When Michaels® asked me to participate in the RE-love blogger challenge to repurpose or remake an old item into […]
Southern Green Beans – A Recipe and Easter Story
March 30, 2013 by
A tasty, flavorful and Southern American twist on plain ole’ green beans – perfect for holidays and toting to a party! I have so many fond memories of Easter. As a little girl, it was the holiday I anxiously awaited because I could get all dolled up for church and pose for family pictures in the backyard […]
10 Easter Crafts for Kids
March 28, 2013 by
Celebrate Easter with Crafts, Activities, and Recipes for Kids Easter is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some adorable Easter crafts, activities, and maybe even a new recipe to use up some of those leftover hard-boiled eggs? Here are some of our favorites from the archives and from our […]
Spring Craft – 5 Little Ducks Play Set from Red Ted Art
March 23, 2013 by
Here is a cute Spring craft for the kids to make — a 5 little duck play set as inspired by the upcoming book Red Ted Art: Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids by Maggy Woodley. This book would be a wonderful addition for your family’s bookshelf, or even as a birthday gift for any […]
Grilled Egg and Cheese Sandwich Recipe to Use Leftover Easter Eggs
March 16, 2013 by
Easter is a great time to teach kids one of those hands-on, life long cooking skills; how-to hard-boil an egg. Every year at Easter we hard-boil eggs for decorating and every year I remind my kids how to do it until they get old enough to remember. The question always remains, what do we do […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Potato Soup Mix In a Jar
February 21, 2013 by
Looking for an idea to keep the kids busy AND have a finished useful gift they can make?? This potato soup mix is an easy homemade gift the kids can make, and it is delicious! It’s a great way to teach kids how to measure properly, and uses ingredients you probably already have on-hand in […]
Heart Treasure Boxes
February 14, 2013 by
Every kid loves to have a special place to store all of those precious momentos from treasured outings with family and friends. What better place to store them than a hand-painted heart treasure box?? While at the craft store, I happened to pick up a pack of 3 of these unfinished heart boxes on a […]
