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Ways to Play during Spring Break

These creative ways to play during Spring Break are sure to keep the kids happily entertained while creating or spending some time outdoors! Many of these use recyclable materials, or other common household items you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple and fun activities for kids! Here are 20 of our favorite ways to […]

Ways to Play and Learn with Water Indoors

Water play has the power to keep kids entertained for long periods of time. It’s just good clean fun! Whether they are washing toys in the kitchen sink, splashing in the tub, or even learning about the properties of water with simple experiments, these water activities are sure to delight kids of all ages!  Ways […]

Discover the Art of Zentangle

Zentangle is a mediative art form that is easy to learn, and relaxing to create. Best of all, almost anyone can create beautiful images using zentangle techniques! It’s perfect for those who would like to increase their focus and creativity. I love that only a few key materials are needed, and they are small enough […]

How to Make a Mini Sketchbook from a Sheet of Paper (EASY)

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these mini sketchbooks! These sketch books would be great for party favors, pocket journals, or just for doodling whenever inspiration strikes. They only take a few seconds to make, and my 9 year old made several of these as favors for her birthday party guests last […]

10 Homemade Alternatives to Valentine’s Candy

Valentine’s Day treats for the kids don’t have to involve massive amounts of sugar. There are plenty of excellent alternatives to Valentine’s candy! Here are 10 homemade Valentine’s Day candy alternatives that are sure to delight kids of all ages! 1. Pencils with Printable Pencil Toppers These would be perfect classroom party favors, and they […]

10 Simple Ways to Delight Your Kids

Making lasting memories with your kids doesn’t have to take much time or cost a lot of money. I asked some of my favorite writers for Inner Child Fun Media to share their best tips for how they make ordinary moments with their kids into treasured memories. Be sure to follow their blogs below for […]

At Home Date Night Ideas for Parents

Let’s face it, we all need a night out every once in a while.  Date nights help us, as parents, recharge and reconnect with each other.  But, then again, date nights out “on the town” can be expensive between the cost of the babysitter, and dinner, or movies, or whatever else your plans are…it racks […]

Your Guide to Amazing Recipes for PLAY!

Need a few creative ideas to keep the kids entertained? Here are some of our favorite EASY recipes for play that are sure to inspire plenty of imaginative playtime fun! Did you know that you can make your own paint, sidewalk chalk, bubble solution, and more? I love that so many of these recipes call […]

Simple Holiday Crafts for Kids

Here are a few of our favorite simple holiday crafts for kids to do that are quick and easy to set up, perfect for keeping the kids entertained during Winter break! Many of these use common household materials you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple activities!! Some of these crafts can even double as […]

Simple Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Holidays

The holidays can be overwhelming for all of us, children and adults alike.  We often find ourselves rushing around from one holiday event to the next.  And it’s easy to become exhausted from flitting from one store to the next shopping for gifts.  It’s so important to remember to take time to simply slow…down…! The […]

Thank You Note Template for Kids (Free)

This time of year is perfect for teaching kids about gratitude, and recognizing all of the things for which they can be grateful. To help get you started, here’s a free thank you note template that you can download, print out, and have the kids fill in the rest! It’s a quick and easy way […]

Halloween Activities for Kids — Weekend Round Up

Hosting a Halloween party? Need a few last-minute crafts and Halloween activities for kids?? Here is this weekend’s round up featuring some of the best posts from Inner Child Fun Media sites with festive Halloween recipes, party games, and more! Inner Child Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids — A great selection of Halloween crafts featuring common […]

Exploring Nature with a Camera

The natural world is something that interests our entire family, so this year we are devoting more time to nature study. At first, nature study can seem a bit overwhelming. As adults, we feel the need to know everything as we set out. We often worry about being able to answer all of the many […]

Low, or No Cost Fall Family Fun…

Do you feel that?  Can you smell it?  Yup, Fall is in the air!  Ahhhh…I love Fall.  It’s definitely my favorite time of year.  I love that it begins to get cooler out, but not too cool, oh and here in our area, it means that those dreaded mosquitoes go away too!  Summer is nice, […]

Creating Inviting Learning Spaces

As the start of a fresh new school year approaches, I find myself turning my attention to our surroundings. Our living spaces. Of course there are a lot of choices to be made concerning planning and curriculum, but I know that the spaces in our home have the potential to make or break our school […]

50 Fun Everyday Activities for Preschoolers

Today I’m sharing a list of some of the ways the kids and I spend our time together, in-between school, projects, or errands. These everyday activities are perfect for those little pockets of time when the kids still want to do something fun, but I’m short on energy, time, materials, or all of the above! […]

Honey orange couscous (Egypt)

Across Northern Africa couscous is served as a dinner item, but in Egypt couscous is often served as a sweet treat or side dish.  Pasta for desert!  Could you imagine? You have been through the USA, Japan, Italy, and now Egypt!  What a trip!  I hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have […]

Mini Chili Pepper Piñatas (Mexico)

We are continuing with our exploration of Mexico on our Kids’ Culinary Passport series with this easy craft project for the kids! Today, we’re sharing how to celebrate the fiestas of Mexico by making your own mini chili pepper piñata using common household items and recyclable materials. Olé! To make your own mini piñata, you […]