Summer is quickly approaching, and you may be looking for ideas on what to do with the kids once they are off from school. Here are some of our favorite kid crafts, activities, and ideas for Summer fun with the kids: 1. DIY Sponge Bombs — perfect for an impromptu sponge bomb bucket toss game! […]
50 Inspiring Ideas for Rainy Day Fun with Your Kids
May 9, 2012 by
“I know it is wet And the sun is not sunny. But we can have Lots of good fun that is funny!” –The Cat in the Hat Looking for some boredom-busting ideas to get you through a rainy day with the kids?? Here are 50 of our favorite ways to spend a rainy day: Painting! […]
Connect with Your Kids — Outdoor Play
April 18, 2012 by
I’m so excited about this week’s Connect with Your Kids post!! You can find it at Joyce’s amazing blog — Childhood Beckons. This week we’re featuring 10 Simple Tips for Outdoor Play, just in time for Earth Day, along with some of our favorite outdoor games and activities. Have fun enjoying some quality time outdoors with […]
Guest Post by Emily — 10 Tips for a Successful Lemonade Stand
April 16, 2012 by
Please give a warm welcome to my 8 year old, Emily for her very first guest post here on Inner Child Fun!! If you haven’t already seen it, be sure to check out her blog (and subscribe to her feed ’cause it would totally make her day) at TreehouseCity.com Hi! I’m Emily, and I’m 8 […]
10 Simple Pleasures for Cherished Childhood Memories
April 8, 2012 by
1. Brighten the walkway with some Sidewalk Chalk Stencils. 2. Kids LOVE dirt!! Create an outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen for hours of messy pretend play fun. 3. Bubbles are sure to make everyone smile! 4. Grab a roll of pennies, and visit a local water fountain to Make Lots of Wishes. 5. Go shopping for […]
Special Storytime
April 4, 2012 by
For a GREAT time, pack up some of your favorite books, a few tasty snacks, and a picnic blanket. Visit your favorite park for some outdoor storytime fun and make some lovely memories with your kids!! Stories don’t always have to be read indoors, you know. Extra bonus points if your books happen to be […]
Spring Crafts — 5 Simple Flower Crafts for Kids
April 3, 2012 by
Spring Crafts for Kids 1. Create a a Cheerful Flower Window Display! 2. Craft a Spring Tree Mural using flower-shaped sticky notes! 3. Stamp your own hyacinth picture with the help of a cork! 4. Use items you probably have on-hand to make a 3-D Spring Art project! 5. Get the […]
Colorful Bird Card Craft
March 27, 2012 by
The girls and I had lots of fun crafting up these colorful bird cards to mail to their grandparents! Added bonus — this is a no mess craft!! Yay for crafts with very little clean up!!! Emily and Clara cut up some paper cupcake liners to form the birds. 1/2 a cupcake liner makes the […]
5 Festive Easter Crafts for Kids
March 26, 2012 by
1. Tiny Easter Baskets — Easter baskets are cute. Tiny Easter Baskets are ADORABLE!!! 2. Super Easy Last-Minute Carrot Card — Made with finger prints. 3. Easter Egg Thumbprint Card — with free printable! 4. Spring Chick Card — You won’t believe what we used to paint these Spring chicks. 5. […]
Cherry Blossoms
March 22, 2012 by
I think cherry blossoms are such a beautiful first sign of Spring, BUT — I’m terribly allergic to them. Boo!!! Thankfully, the girls and I crafted up some “allergy-free” cherry blossoms to enjoy in our home. They are so bright and cheerful!! The girls gathered up some sticks from our yard (Oooo….yardwork and craft project […]
7 Creepy Crawly Crafts for Kids
March 20, 2012 by
Happy SPRING!!!! The girls were so excited to see some bugs at the playground this afternoon — a sign of warmer weather! Here are some of our favorite crafts to celebrate….. bugs! 1. Creepy Crawly Seek n Find — Recycle a clear plastic container to make your own Seek n Find toy. 2. […]
5 Spring Crafts to Make You Smile
March 10, 2012 by
Are you tired of Winter? Is Spring not arriving quickly enough for you?? Then it’s time to take matters into your own hands with these five easy Spring crafts for kids that are sure to make you smile! 1. Colorful Spring Branch Craft — A beautiful way to welcome Spring, and even the littlest crafters […]
6 Creative Spring Crafts with Paper Plates
February 17, 2012 by
Have some extra paper plates on-hand?? Want to craft up something fun and Spring-like with the kiddos?? Here are six inspiring ideas from around the web to get you started! 1. This adorable Paper Plate Nest looks like so much fun to make! Found via Parents.com 2. I love the colorful look and simplicity of these Paper […]
Puffy Snowflake Paintings
January 11, 2012 by
Do you love painting projects, but are too impatient to wait for the paint to dry?? These puffy snowflake paintings are a fun open-ended art project that is simple and quick to do — with only 30 seconds drying time! I love how each one is completely unique, and the kiddos had SO much FUN […]
5 Art and Craft Projects to Celebrate Winter
January 9, 2012 by
Looking for some fun crafts to celebrate Winter? Need a few good cures for cabin fever?? Here are some of our favorite “go-to” projects to bring some snowy fun to your day! 1. Winter Tree Silhouette — Featured in the latest issue of Create with Me magazine (a BEAUTIFUL publication), this is one of Emily’s […]
Wordless Wednesday — Icy Ornaments
January 4, 2012 by
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10 Winter Crafts & Activities for Tots
December 21, 2011 by
The Winter months bring the challenge of keeping the kids entertained while indoors during cold and icy weather. Need a few Winter craft and activity ideas to help? Here are ten of our favorite ways to spend a Winter day! 1. Set up an “ice cream” shop for hours of pretend play fun! 2. Craft up […]
Marbled Ceramic Ornaments
December 20, 2011 by
The girls have been busy crafting all kinds of festive gifts for family and friends this holiday season!! This afternoon, we painted ceramic ornaments using the same marbled-painting technique we used on paper here. They had so much fun with this! Instead of placing a sheet of paper on top of the paint, they placed […]
