This Halloween craft for kids is simple and very easy to do! It would be a great Halloween party activity, and only minimal setup is required. These finished cards would be wonderful for mailing to faraway family and friends to let them know you’re thinking of them! To make these pumpkin patch cards, you will need: […]
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Homeschooling with Toddlers — Sensory Bins
October 1, 2014 by
Moving on to the next item in our Montessori inspired classroom with toddlers in mind. This one takes a little bit of discipline for the child and a little patience for the homeschooling mama because it can be messy until they understand the rules. Homeschooling with toddlers in tow can be the biggest challenge we face […]
Homeschooling with Toddlers – Magnet Board
September 25, 2014 by
Homeschooling with a toddler in tow can be the biggest homeschooling challenge we face day to day. Trying to find things for kids too young for school but far too awake to be quiet (or if they are, it is cause for alarm and not peace) is a huge challenge. In this series I will […]
Apple Cinnamon Stick Bubble Wands
September 16, 2014 by
Last fall, one of the most popular crafts shared on my blog, Fireflies and Mud Pies, were the Halloween Bubble Wands my children and I created from wire, cookie cutters, and cinnamon sticks. I thought it would be fun to recreate that craft for the apple harvest season. Shared below is how my boys and I […]
Corn Chowder
July 16, 2014 by
Fresh corn is one of the essential ingredients of summer, without it, summer just wouldn’t be the same. There are tried and true recipes and ways to cook corn that have been passed down through generations; corn on the cob and corn bread immediately come to mind. We have jazzed up old ideas with new, […]
Five Amazing Hikes to Take With Kids
July 5, 2014 by
These five amazing hikes to take with kids weren’t a conscious thing at first… it just started with a walk in the woods, which then turned into a weekly walk in the woods, which then turned into a hike with friends out beyond the confines of cellphone reception and into the world of “leave only footprints, take […]
10 Simple Ways to Make Road Trips Special
June 18, 2014 by
School is out and summer vacation is here which also means road trips! Road trips take careful planning, right? How will you get there, what time to leave, pack lunch or grab it on the road? Whatever you are doing you always want to be prepared so that the road trip goes as smoothly as […]
Johnny Appleseed Recipes and Crafts
March 2, 2014 by
One of America’s greatest folk legends is Johnny Appleseed. March 11th marks Johnny Appleseed Day and you can use the recipes and crafts that follow to introduce your kids to John Chapman. Chapman’s tale is one of industry and determination. He traveled throughout the Midwest introducing apple trees to the environment and even setting up […]
Toy Fair 2014!
February 22, 2014 by
Last week I had the pleasure of attending Toy Fair 2014 in New York City with Amy from Teach Mama and my friends from Melissa and Doug! We had so much fun, and I cannot wait to share some of the new and exciting toys Melissa and Doug are planning to release later this Fall! […]
Stamped Polymer Clay Hearts
January 27, 2014 by
Christmas is behind us and February is quickly approaching, which, of course, means the next holiday… Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day happens to fall directly between my birthday and my daughter’s birthday. Needless to say, February is a busy month for us (don’t forget Groundhog’s Day)! But, despite the busyness we always enjoy making a little something […]
How to Make Snow Ice Cream
January 21, 2014 by
Looking for a simple recipe for how to make snow ice cream? Making snow ice cream is an easy way to make tasty Winter Snow Day memories with your kids. Chocolate syrup not required, although highly recommended for this special treat! Serves 1-2 excited kids. This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger batch. […]
Best of 2013 — Crafts and Activities for Kids
January 10, 2014 by
This past year has been an amazing adventure for Inner Child Fun Media!! In 2013, we expanded our team of talented writers and editors to bring you hundreds more inspiring crafts and activities to do with your kids. I am incredibly proud of our team, and am constantly humbled by their hard work and dedication! […]
Super Foods Recipes for Kids
December 30, 2013 by
It’s almost 2014 and I know a lot of families are looking to eat healthier. I looked around at our contributor’s blogs and found some great super foods recipes that parents and kids will love. So, get ready to start fresh, discover some new foods and be ready to be healthy in 2014! Super […]
Freezer Meals for the Busy Holiday Season
December 16, 2013 by
It’s game time! We are in the fast-paced countdown to the end of the year. You are being pulled in every direction: school concerts, cookie exchanges, gift shopping and wrapping, visits to Santa, but who’s in charge of dinner? Oh yeah, that’d be you too. Freezer meals to the rescue! If you’re anything like me, […]
10 Kids’ Thanksgiving Stories to Enjoy
November 18, 2013 by
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links to keep things cooking for Inner Child Food. These kids’ Thanksgiving stories are wonderful additions to the autumn book basket or story time around the holiday table! My kids love having a book basket of seasonal stories that they can read when I am busy. A little bit […]
Alternatives to Halloween Candy
October 27, 2013 by
Alternatives to Halloween candy are a great way to surprise trick or treaters! They are fun, inexpensive, and there are many options that can easily be purchased in bulk online. Last year, our household did a little experiment and offered pencils as well as candy and we found that pencils were FAR more popular! Here […]
Halloween Activities for Kids — Weekend Round Up
October 27, 2013 by
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 […]
Basic Squash Soup Recipe and Easy Variations
October 4, 2013 by
Fall is here and Butternut Squash will be abundant shortly. Yay! Butternut is one of our very favorite veggies and I’m always looking for a new way to feed it to my family since it is high in Vitamin A and C. Soup has got to be one of the easiest ways to prepare it […]
