We don’t get snow where we live in California, which drives my kids crazy. They are always asking when we can take a trip to go see snow again. Until that day, they have to settle for fun winter activities and making snowmen from other materials. These Snowman Activities are a fun way to get…
Tissue Paper Square Collage
Creating art with kids doesn’t need to be intimidating. You’d be surprised at the art they can make using their imaginations and some interesting supplies. I like to keep a few 5×7 canvases around because you never know when inspiration will strike. This Tissue Paper Square Collage art project came about when I was thinking of fun…
DIY Playroom Organizers
If you have young kids then you probably have a messy playroom that is difficult to keep organized. Or you have a housekeeper. Or really good kids who keep the playroom tidy at all times. I lack the latter two so I have tried various things to keep the clutter under control. Despite my best…
Paper Bag Angel Craft
This paper bag angel craft is perfect to make with your kids this holiday season. You can use the angels to decorate around the house or string them up to make a pretty garland. So let’s get started and transform an ordinary paper lunch bag into an adorable, heavenly angel. Thanks to Imperial Sugar for sponsoring this…
Fall Diorama with Cereal Box
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and it will be here before you know it. I love watching the leaves change color and wearing a cozy sweater to protect from the slight chill in the air. Our family enjoys spending time outdoors in the crisp, fall weather. We find plenty to…
Tissue Paper Crafts
I just love tissue paper! If you have been around here any length of time, then you have seen all of the tissue paper crafts we have done like these Coffee Filter Flowers Made with Tissue Paper. Tissue paper is easy for kids to work with and can be used in a variety of ways. One…
Kid Made Heart Votives
Valentine’s day is fast approaching and I was looking for a gift for the kids to give to grandma. I immediately thought of doing something handmade since I am all about saving money and lets be honest, you just can’t beat the handiwork of a child. I went to one of my favorite places, our…
Kid Made Father’s Day Gifts
I don’t know about you, but Father’s Day just crept up on me. A lot is said and done for Mother’s Day (with good reason) that sometimes Father’s Day gets lost in the end of the school year shuffle. But I found lots of clever ideas for Kid Made Father’s Day Gifts that can be made…
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…
Suncatcher Craft
The weather is starting to get warmer and in our family that means that we spend a lot more time outdoors. During the warmer months, we move lots of activities, such as eating and crafting, outdoors. We recently made a colorful kids Suncatcher Craft that not only looks pretty outdoors, but serves as a deterrent to any birds…
