We have been on a Fall Craft kick here at Mess for Less. Recently, we made these Fall Leaves Window Stickers and they are still adorning our front window. As part of that project, I created a fall leaf printable. I loved how the printable turned out and I wanted to be able to use it again […]
Sidewalk Paint Word Tracing Game
I was compensated by Wet Ones for this post and I am part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. Can I confess that I breathed a sigh of relief when I dropped my kids off for the first day of school? It's not that I don't adore my kids, but when they spend too […]
Contact Paper Window Stickers - Fall Leaves
Contact paper is a very versatile craft supply. You can use it in so many ways, like making Contact Paper Window Stickers Fall Leaves. If you are not a contact paper convert yet, then check out 20 Ways to Use Contact Paper with Kids to see all the fun kids crafts you can make. I am […]
Cup and Water Race
Are you looking for summer activities for kids that they can do outdoors? This Cup and Water Race is fun for all ages and, best of all, is a great way for kids to cool off on a hot summer day. For more fun water activities, check out Duck Tape Boat Races. You will need: […]
Pumpkin Donut Recipe
I was inspired to make this Pumpkin Donut Recipe because I wanted a healthier and easier way to enjoy donuts. The donuts have more of a soft cake-like consistency and are full of pumpkin goodness. Best of all, they cook up in just 20 minutes! ⭐Why You'll Love This Recipe These donuts take a little […]
Easy Kid Made Bookmark
My daughter recently celebrated her 6th birthday and she was thrilled to receive books as presents. She is such an AVID reader that when she got birthday money from Grandma and Grandpa, she bought, yup, you guessed it, more books. This love of reading is a great thing and something I want to encourage. She […]
Contact Paper Crafts with Q-Tips
We love playing with contact paper and crafting with q-tips so I thought why not combine the two. I love using this Contact Paper Crafts with Q-Tips activity when I am preparing dinner and need to keep my daughter occupied for a little while. By having her create art on the refrigerator, I can easily […]
Paint Palette Cookies for an Art Party
My twins recently turned 6 and since they love drawing, painting, and creating, it was only natural to have an art themed birthday party. I am no expert baker but I did want to make some cute paint palette cookies for an art party. This is one of the cutest cookie recipes we have made here […]
Watercolor Circle Art
In the past, we painted on canvas to create this Contact Paper Shape Art. Today I am sharing how we created Watercolor Circle Art by using permanent marker and watercolors on canvas. Be sure to also check out Tape Resist Art with Watercolors. For more fun ways to create art, check out Art Not Crafts for […]
Pesto Butter Recipe
We are all about easy kids recipes at Mess for Less, and this Pesto Butter Recipe really fits the bill. Not only is it easy to make (3 ingredients!), but kids can help with every step. This would be would be yummy with this Popover Recipe. I had some cream leftover from another recipe and decided making […]