Crafts and DIY

It’s time for Valentine Gift Ideas for classmates! Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite times of year. I love all things love, plus my birthday is the day after, so it’s always been a holiday I look forward to! If you’ve got kids in school that need to bring classroom valentines, you’re in luck. …

Ah, toys. No matter how many promises you make about how few toys your child will own—you’re going to be a minimalist!—and no matter how firmly you state that you will not have your child’s toys all over your house, you will be wrong. There’s always something more and there’s never enough toy storage. And …

Our family has dear relatives and friends that live states away. In between visits we aim to keep in touch and thanks to technology – hello FaceTime and email! – we do pretty well. Nothing quite beats a tangible connection though. My daughter likes to send pen pal letters to her cousin and my preschooler …

This year I wanted to simplify our Christmas tree’s decor. We opted to add white lights, a sparkling garland, and homemade salt dough ornaments. It’s the perfect touch of matching coziness and my kids are so proud that they had such an active hand in making our tree’s final beauty come together. Thankfully, salt dough …

December is full of holidays—and that means it’s also full of days off school. Keep the little ones at your place entertained with these fun holiday crafts for kids! In honor of 2020, we have a special one at the end so DON’T MISS IT! First Day of Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids Snow Globe: …

This morning I was on Good Day Chicago doing a segment on crafts that kids can make and give to friends and family as gifts. The main craft of the show was how to make Snowman Handprint Ornaments. These are a great gift for grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members. Sometimes you just can’t …

It’s time for DIY Name Plates for Thanksgiving. It’s been super chilly in the Pacific Northwest this week. My daughter keeps asking if it’s winter yet, but then quickly corrects herself by saying, “Nope! I see leaves falling from the trees – it’s fall still!” We bundled up for a brisk walk and decided to …

What better way to get the little ones excited about Thanksgiving than by doing some fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids together?! Some can serve as décor, some will make great place settings at your table, but the best ones you can all eat together! 😉 Rice Krispie Turkeys- Alegoo Kids will love constructing turkeys out …

I’m always on the hunt for easy art projects for my preschoolers. They love joining in on our craft time – especially if it involves paint – and this lettuce bottom paint printing project is just the ticket! After prepping taco salads for my husband and I, I handed off the romaine lettuce trimmings to …

It’s almost Halloween! This is one of my favorite days of the year because I love dress-up. Sadly, I’m way too old to be doing that on a regular basis (although I did dress up as Coronation Elsa to take my little Cinderella to a ball at the local Disney Store…). So if my kid …

The Fall weather means more indoor activities and if you have preschoolers you know that means things are about to get busy! Having a handful of fun fall crafts in your back pocket will not only curb that energy, but you’ll end up with some pretty darling fall decor too! Here’s a round up of …

Just because the school year is done, doesn’t mean the kids can’t keep learning over the summer. You have 2-3 months to create educational activities that are disguised as fun for kids to keep sharp. Here are some boredom-busting science projects to incorporate some learning adventures into your summer fun. Orange Buoyancy Science Experiment Will …