Every day I pack a lunch and snack for each of my three kids. I am usually able to get the lunches together pretty quickly because my kids are fairly picky and lunch is typically the same thing every day. Snack however requires more thought. I want to give my kids a snack that is…
Fun Activities for Children: Color Mixing Art
Our family has been trying to have an adventure every weekend. We will go to a local theme park, take in a summer fair, go on a hike or even have a picnic at a local park. There are lots of fun activities for children that take place during the summer, but you don’t have…
Painting with Golf Balls
We had so much fun playing with our golf tees and golf balls that I decided to use the balls again, this time for painting. We have done marble painting in the past and I wanted to try something similar with golf balls. I was curious about the results we would get since the golf…
Patriotic Painting with Bubble Wrap
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huggies. As always, all opinions are my own. My kids love the 4th of July. We attend a local parade, have a cookout, swim and gather with friends to watch fireworks. To help celebrate the season, we also love to do patriotic crafts. This…
Finding Dory Craft
My kids are so excited for Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory movie. To say this is an eagerly awaited sequel is an understatement. When you combine cutting edge animation, heartfelt storytelling and lovable sea creatures, it is going to be a hit with little ones. To celebrate the movie, we had a Finding Dory themed party and…
Minnie Mouse Craft for Mommy/Daughter Time
This post brought to you by Disney Junior. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Mess For Less. I was asked a lot about what I wanted for Mother’s Day. My answer is usually the same, “just to spend time with my family.” I am blessed with three girls and some of my favorite…
Kids Olympic Games Craft
Are your kids getting excited for the Olympic Games yet? The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are happening this summer and we have been excitedly preparing to cheer on the athletes with some fun crafts and activities. Recently, we made a colorful Kids Olympic Games Craft using tissue paper and glue. This activity is fun but messy, so…
Drip Painted Flower Pots
This post brought to you by Miracle-Gro Gro-ables. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Mess For Less. With the warmer weather approaching, my kids and I have turned our attentions to the outdoors. One of our favorite outdoor activities is planting. To make planting an easy and fun experience for our family, we…
Fine Motor Skills Water Art
Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids that doesn’t take a ton of set up time? Then this Fine Motor Skills Water Art activity is right up your alley. Kids can set up most of the activity themselves. This art activity combines creativity with fine motor skills which makes it perfect for little…
Summer Art Activities for Kids
Don’t you just love the summer? Long days, no school and outdoor fun. Of course, it can be challenging to find things to occupy the kids when they are home so much. I don’t know about your kids, but mine love art. Whether they are painting, drawing or crafting, art is something the will keep…