I’m sharing #TideThat in my life as part of a Tide® sponsored series for Socialstars™. An important part of the creative process is learning to embrace the mess, and some of our most FUN and memorable art experiences are quite messy! Don’t let the fear of messy art keep you from making some great memories […]
Favorite Window Art Projects
May 5, 2016 by
Rainy days are the perfect excuse to do some window art! These window art projects are some of our favorite ways to make your own sunshine. They never fail to brighten up a room and add lots of colorful whimsy! With a little help from some window crayons, non-permanent chalk markers, and/or washable glue stick, […]
Cleaning Up After Messy Art
February 4, 2016 by
Making a mess can be an important part of the creative process. For many kids, it seems the messier the art project, the more FUN and memorable the experience becomes! Don’t let the mess stop you from making some amazing memories with your kids. Here are some of our favorite tips and tricks for cleaning up after […]
How To Clean Up Glitter
January 25, 2016 by
Do you avoid craft projects that involve glitter? Are you afraid of the mess it will leave behind? Do you wish there was a quick and easy way to clean up glitter?? Hi! I’m Emily from Inner Child Fun. I’m 11 years-old and why don’t you join me for some crafty fun? In this post, I’m […]
Ideas to Make Cleaning Fun for Kids
March 26, 2014 by
It’s time for a little Spring cleaning, so why not make it fun? A special thank you to our friends at Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s quick parenting tips and creative play ideas. Here are some of our favorite ideas to make cleaning fun for kids! Get Creative with Pretend Play A simple way […]
More Tips to Make Cleaning Fun
June 2, 2012 by
Clara and I had a lot of cleaning to get done this week, so we filmed a short video with parenting tips to show how we make cleaning fun. You can watch it on our NEW YouTube channel. — 5 Ways to Make Cleaning Fun for Kids Pst! Be sure to click on the “subscribe” button […]
10 Awesome Ways to Make Cleaning FUN for Kids
March 18, 2012 by
It’s time for some Spring cleaning, so why not make it fun?? I asked some of the most creative moms in the blogosphere to share their best tips for keeping the kiddos motivated to help out around the house. These mamas make cleaning time seem like a blast! Pretend Play — 1. “Dress up like […]
Father’s Day Gift — Daddy’s Car Wash Kit
June 13, 2011 by
Our girls love to help wash the cars, so for Father’s Day I thought Mark would like to have a special car wash kit to have on-hand to keep all his supplies together in one spot! This way he won’t be wasting time trying to find all the supplies that are “somewhere out there in […]
Top 10 Posts of 2010 — #4
December 29, 2010 by
We’re moving along with our countdown of the top 10 posts of 2010, and this next post was such a simple activity that kept the girls occupied for a good long while! Coming in at number 4…. Pretend Car Wash!! Inspired by Emily’s recent request for a car wash toy, both of the girls were […]
Time-Saving Tip for Cleaning
November 12, 2010 by
Do you hate a messy sink full of dirty dishes? Of course. We all do! Ever wish you had an extra helping hand (or two)? Are you sick and tired of spending all your time doing housework?? Don’t despair, you’ll save lots of time with this simple and easy tip for cleaning! (Before) Just call […]
Review and Giveaway — GreatCleaners.com
October 10, 2009 by
Here’s a giveaway for a product I know every mom could use — The Arm & Hammer Stain Fighting Kit, courtesy of www.greatcleaners.com! Greatcleaners.com provided me with a sample of the Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda free of charge to review. Here’s what I love about this washing soda: All Natural. Boosts the performance […]
Make Your Own Foaming Hand Soap
September 4, 2009 by
Emily has been insisting that I blog about this little tip for quite some time now. Today seemed to be the perfect time to do it since she was fresh out of foaming hand soap this morning. To make your own foaming hand soap, you will need an existing foaming hand soap dispenser, and some […]
EcoStore USA Review and Giveaway
August 12, 2009 by
I use many different kinds of Earth-friendly cleaning products in our household, so when EcoStore USA contacted me to do a review and giveaway I was very intrigued. EcoStore USA is an e-commerce site that sells plant-based, non-toxic household cleaning, baby, and personal care items. I chose to review the Naturally Antibacterial Spray Cleaner and […]
10 Chores for Preschoolers and up
May 20, 2009 by
Have kids? Think you need a maid? Think again! Put their boundless energy to work! Chores are a great way to teach kids about responsibility, and help build self-esteem. Here’s a list of some suggested chores to keep the kiddos busy. Make the bed — Younger kids can help strip the bed, fluff pillows, and […]
Tutorial — No Sew Spring Cleaning Apron
May 17, 2009 by
It’s that time of year again…. time for Spring Cleaning. Here’s an easy and frugal way to make your own no-sew Spring Cleaning Apron. Start by making a pile of three flour sack towels. Lay them flat and place a ribbon across the middle as shown below. Fold over the towels. Tie the ribbon around […]
