Crafts and DIY

Back to school is almost here, so surprise your little ones with adorable Butterfly Snack Bags! Or better yet – turn it into a craft and let your kids help with this DIY! Share this DIY video with your friends and don’t forget to subscribe to our Baby Gizmo YouTube Channel for new videos everyday. http://bit.ly/sub2babygizmo …

Preschool has been out for about three weeks now. Grammy and Papa have visited twice already. And still, I’m on a countdown until school starts again. (As my husband puts it, the kid and I have a way of pushing each other’s buttons.) No matter how much counting I do, though, I’ve still got about …

So, I kind of lucked out. My kid has small feet that grow slowly. As in, her shoes tend to last an entire school year, which is awesome. I also have managed to keep my “OMG! So cute! Must have!” shoe impulse-buying in check, so she tends to have a fairly small collection of shoes. …

Whether you’re planning for your baby’s big milestone FIRST birthday party, or for your 12 year olds induction into teenage-hood’s THIRTEENTH birthday party, here are 8 fun party themes to consider that will make the day special: Backyard Carnival: Though Driven By Décor used a lot of materials and ideas from Oriental Trading Company, I …

Has your last-minute Mother’s Day planning got you in bind when it comes to getting a unique gift for the mom in your life? Don’t worry: you’re not stuck giving Mom her umpteenth macaroni necklace. (Seriously, the first one made me melt, but one of the dogs eats the macaroni so now they’re just one …

By Guest Author Hilary Smith From the time that they are babies, children are attracted to jewelry, tugging and grabbing dangly earrings or long necklaces that moms wear. As they grow older and start to wear jewelry themselves, it’s important for parents to know the basic safety guidelines that are in place to protect kids …

Sometimes baby #3 gets the shaft. They don’t have a completed baby book, they wear pajamas all day, and all those cute milestone photos you took with your first don’t seem to happen. After all, they’re third in line and mama is busy with a capital B! I’m letting go of the baby book guilt …

We all know how much kids love to get their hands messy, so why not try out the incredibly entertaining and easy Oobleck sensory activity? Oobleck is cool because it acts both as a liquid and a solid. You can pick it up in a handful like a solid, but then watch as it drips …

I think baking is one of the best activities to do with a child, so I bake often with my children and their friends. Not only does it create wonderful memories, it’s also a great learning experience since it incorporates math, science, and art. If you are in need of some ideas, here are 5 fun cookies to make with kids. …

I am constantly getting the following questions from Baby Gizmo users –  “How did you start your website?” and “Can you help me start a blog?”  The truthful answer is that when I started having babies, I was VERY passionate about all things baby and I couldn’t find a good source of trusted reviews for baby …

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. If you’re still looking for a sweet way to say “I love you” to the special people in your life, nothing says it better than beautifully decorated Valentine’s Day Rose Cupcakes. The sugar crystals and gold pearls take it up a notch adding that elegant touch. Here …

After some meditation, I’ve decided my word for this year will be ‘commitment.’ I want to commit to everything I set my mind to – exercise programs, home renovations, eating whole foods, finishing projects, etc. And one thing on my to-do list is finding indoor activities to entertain my toddler with this winter (so he …