Our playroom is stocked with a variety of board games and other fun kid's games. I have even more in the garage as I rotate toys in and out to keep interest high. Why do we have so many games at our house? Well, in addition to being fun, kids learn so much by playing games […]
7 Tips for Having Your Kids in a Wedding
If you are looking for parenting tips for preparing your child for a wedding, you've come to the right place. Here are 7 Tips for Having Your Kids in a Wedding. With Spring and Summer approaching, wedding season is upon us. Weddings are exciting and fun. Unless you happen to be the parent of kids […]
10 Tips for Surviving the Terrible Twos
Are you looking for some helpful parenting tips for raising toddlers? Now that all my kids are 3 years old and over, I feel like I can look back with some impartiality at that trying year known as the terrible twos. Read on for my best 10 Tips for Surviving the Terrible Twos. If you […]
50+ Ideas for Repurposing Items for Play
If you have been a regular reader at Mess For Less then you know I am somewhat frugal. I hate to spend lots of money on things to entertain and teach the kids. I try to find items I already have around the house to use in new and unexpected ways to create memories and […]
St Patrick's Day Votive Craft
If you are looking for spring activities for kids that don't involve rainbows or a leprechaun, then you've come to the right place. This St Patrick's Day Votive Craft is a little more subdued and will be a great addition to your holiday decorating. Don't get me wrong, we love rainbows, pots of gold, and […]
Ways to Use Contact Paper With Kids
One of our favorite supplies to use in kids crafts and activities is contact paper. You can do so many fun activities with contact paper, such as Contact Paper Crafts with Q-tips, and the best part is you can buy it at the dollar store. I always have some on hand and when there's a rainy day […]
Breakfast Casserole Recipe
I made this cheesy breakfast casserole recipe a few weeks ago for a MOPS meeting and it turned out great - cheesy, potato-y bacon-y goodness in a casserole dish. What makes it especially wonderful is that you can assemble the entire thing the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning. […]
Conversation Hearts Word Matching Game
Conversation hearts are everywhere around Valentine's Day. I can't stand the taste of them, but my hubby and kids love them. Recently, I saw these large conversation hearts at Walmart that came with a food safe pen so you could personalize the hearts with your own messages. Immediately, I thought of how I could use these […]
Playdough Games: Birthday Party Playdough
My youngest will be turning 3 this weekend, so my girls are all about birthdays right now. Every day the twins use their toy cupcakes to have a "birthday party" for their sister. I am always looking for fun playdough games that I can use to liven up our normal playdough experience. Making birthday party […]
Gluten Free Donuts
One of the tough things about being on a gluten free diet (or having a child who is, as is the case with me) is finding replacements for certain food items. My kids would always enjoy a donut after church, but since my daughter can't have the wheat donuts anymore, we bring our own gluten free […]