These awesome gingerbread crafts for kids feature all the festive fun of gingerbread without the hard work of baking! Many of these gingerbread crafts are made using recycled materials. These projects could make great non-food gingerbread alternatives for those with food allergies! I love how these gingerbread crafts can be made using common household items […]
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Zombie Portrait Banner for Halloween
October 27, 2017 by
Disclosure: This creative Halloween activity is sponsored by our friends at Melissa and Doug. All opinions are my own. This zombie portrait banner would be a fun group craft activity for a Halloween party! The kids may enjoy creating some of their own party decor! It is easy to set up and the craft paper […]
Nature Crafts and Activities for Fall
October 20, 2017 by
These nature crafts and activities for Fall are perfect for anytime you are looking for active outdoor play ideas this season! The best part is that they are made using common household items you probably already have on-hand. Since most of these crafts and activities are quick to make, you will have plenty of time […]
The Best Fire Safety Activities for Kids
October 13, 2017 by
Disclosure: This is a post sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and Sparky.org. October is Fire Prevention Month! This is a great opportunity to review important fire safety activities in your home or classroom. I am so excited to share that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides teachers and parents with free resources […]
Pretend Play Ideas for Halloween
October 6, 2017 by
These pretend play ideas for Halloween are sure to provide hours of imaginative playtime fun! These ideas are simple to set up and can be made using dollar store items or other supplies you probably already have on-hand. Lots of spooktacular creative play activities to explore! Here are 5 of our favorite pretend play ideas […]
Ways to Play Fall 2017 Calendar
September 3, 2017 by
Here’s a super convenient list of things to do with the kids this Fall, outlined in a handy calendar printable! Each week from September through November includes 3-4 activities, most of which use common household items you probably already have on-hand. The Ways to Play Fall Calendar can help you make the most of your […]
Free Paper House Template – Print and Play!
August 3, 2017 by
This free paper house template makes it easy to print and play! My kids loved decorating their paper houses and building them. Use this paper house template for whimsical home decor, or explore the many possibilities for imaginative playtime fun! Below you will find step by step instructions for making these adorable paper houses. To […]
Moana Family Movie Night with Netflix Streaming
July 31, 2017 by
Disclosure: I’m sharing these Moana family movie night ideas as part of the Netflix #StreamTeam, and this post is sponsored by Netflix. For a fun Moana family movie night with Netflix streaming, load up Moana (PG) and try some of these creative activities together! Moana, a young Polynesian girl, is destined to become the chief […]
Netflix Summer Passport for Kids
June 30, 2017 by
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix and I am part of the Netflix #StreamTeam. All opinions are my own. The learning fun can continue all Summer long thanks to our friends at Netflix. This free printable Netflix Summer Passport is a great way for kids to explore educational programming while they earn badges for […]
Ways to Play Summer 2017 Calendar
June 2, 2017 by
Here’s a super convenient list of things to do with the kids this Summer, outlined in a handy calendar printable! Each week from June through August includes 3-4 activities, most of which use common household items you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple and fun Summer activities!!! Ways to Play Summer 2017 Calendar: Includes […]
5 Easy Ways to Make Mornings Special
June 1, 2017 by
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Little Debbie®. As always, all opinions are my own. Like many parents, our mornings were often busy, challenging, and hectic. A few years ago, I asked my kids an important question that forever changed our daily morning routines. What can we do to make […]
Tissue Paper Flower Video Tutorial
May 10, 2017 by
This tissue paper flower tutorial shows step by step instructions so you can make your own colorful flowers! These tissue paper flowers would be great for party decorations, Mother’s Day gifts, or even Cinco de Mayo fiestas. What an easy and inexpensive way to brighten up someone’s day! Dress up your gift wrapping with a tissue paper […]
#LoveAtFirstSplash at Kalahari in Pocono Mountains, PA!
February 5, 2017 by
Disclosure: My family was hosted by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions for the purposes of this review. All opinions are my own. Looking for a family getaway with lots of active fun? Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is about to reveal Phase II construction of its Pocono Mountains, PA location. This expansion will make Kalahari Resorts and […]
Handmade Holidays eBundle!
December 11, 2015 by
Here are some of our favorite holiday ebooks now available as a convenient bundle — get 3 inspiring printable resources to help you plan for your Winter break with the kids for one low price! The Handmade Holidays eBundle is full of inspring project ideas to keep the kids entertained while they are home from […]
Leaf Maze!
November 9, 2015 by
Need a fun and quick activity to keep the kids busy this Fall while they burn off some extra energy? Do you have a yard full of leaves? If so, a leaf maze can turn an ordinary yard full of leaves into an instant Autumn obstacle course! Emily (age 11) created this leaf maze as a […]
Acts of Kindness — Halloween Edition!
October 29, 2015 by
This post is sponsored by our friends at Socialstars and Minute Maid as part of the #doingood #minutemaid campaign. All opinions are my own. A few years ago, during the week of Halloween, I missed attending one of my kid’s costume parades at school. It felt like a huge parenting fail. I had planned to […]
Activities for Unwinding After School
September 25, 2015 by
For many kids, a long hard day at school can be stressful and tiring. These activities for unwinding after school take very little time to set up, and can be an effective way to relax and recharge energy levels. Just 10 minutes to unwind after school can make a difference in study habits, homework skills, and […]
Fire Safety Lesson Plans (Free)
September 22, 2015 by
Teaching kids about fire safety can help save lives! Did you know the NFPA has a collection of free educational resources that make teaching fire safety fun for kids?? These videos, lesson plans, and activity sheets are perfect for use at home or in the classroom. I’m so excited to share these resources with you — […]
