We love water beads in our house. These squishy beads are the perfect sensory material. In the past we have played with frozen water beads and engaged in creative play with water beads. Today, we combined them with shaving cream and yummy scents to make pretend cupcakes. Please supervise your child and use your good parental […]
Sucre à la Crème
Recently, my mother-in-law visited from Canada. The kids were so thrilled to have their grandmother here, and I couldn't let her go without getting her to share one of her favorite easy desserts - Sucre à la Crème. Sucre à la Crème is a traditional French Canadian recipe similar to fudge though the texture is […]
Popcorn Cupcakes
These Popcorn Cupcakes are great for a special occasion or anytime you are looking for easy desserts. They look like they took a lot of time to make, but actually quite easy. How easy? My kids were able to help make them! These cupcakes are not only adorable, but they are simple enough to make […]
Water Balloon Phonics
This week, we're diving into Alphabet and Phonics with a playful twist that's perfect for summer! If you're looking for hands-on summer activities for kids, this one's a hit. Get ready for Water Balloon Phonics-a creative way to help little learners practice letter sounds while getting outside and staying cool! You will need: Kids love […]
Art Activity: Square Collage
We love open ended art projects here at Mess For Less. It's so much fun for a child to sit down and create without any pressure or expectation of how something will turn out. I wanted to share a simple art activity that uses supplies most of you probably already have at home. We made […]
Fine Motor Practice with Straws - Get Ready for K Through Play
Week 6 of Get Ready for K Through Play will provide you with activities for fine motor skills to get little hands ready for writing. Learn how to help your child improve their fine motor and writing skills by getting Fine Motor Practice with Straws then check out Handwriting Practice with Shaving Cream. If this is […]
Frozen Water Beads Play
Have your kids experienced water beads yet? We have had lots of fun with them in the past when we had creative play with water beads. Water beads are tiny hard beads that resemble pellets. They grow when left in water, and become a slippery and squishy sensory material that kids enjoy playing with. Recently, […]
Butterscotch Pumpkin Muffins
We have made lots of muffin recipes in the past. Pumpkin muffins are always a favorite and I thought butterscotch would go perfectly in them. The Butterscotch Pumpkin Muffins were delicious! They are hearty muffins and they make a great breakfast or snack. If you love some fruit in your muffins, try our moist and […]
Sensory Sight Word Games
It is week 5 of Get Ready for K Through Play, the 8 week series I am participating in with some of my favorite bloggers that will give you all the tools you need to prepare your child for Kindergarten in ways that are fun and hands-on. We will focus on a different Kindergarten readiness skill each […]
Soft Pretzels Recipe
When I was growing up there was a candy/ice cream truck that would park itself in front of my school at recess. One of the things they would sell were these warm, soft pretzels topped with mustard. Whenever I have soft pretzels (admittedly not very often these days), I am taken back to my childhood. […]