Kids Activities

I love doing crafts with my toddler because she thinks pretty much anything is fun and cool, and she loves to show her daddy what she made. This year, we will be making some different Valentine’s Day crafts to pass out to her friends in the neighborhood. So in preparation, I’ve scoured the Internet (since …

School’s been out here for eleven days, excluding weekends. Not that I’m counting. You’d think the kid would be excited, but pretty much as soon as breakfast is over, I hear, “Mo-om, I don’t know what to do-oo.” Oh my goodness, why can’t we have year-round school here? Anyway, in order to stop that question …

Whether you’re looking to get into the Thanksgiving spirit or searching for ways to entertain your youngest guests when you host Thanksgiving dinner, crafts are a great option. Check out this round-up of Thanksgiving craft ideas. Popcorn on the Cob: What a great way to get your kids involved in the prep for Thanksgiving dinner: …

I love the fall! The weather cools down (jeans! boots! sweaters!), and I love the outdoor colors of the season. But fall always has some of those too-cool, rainy days that leave you cooped up inside. Since it’s hard to curl up in front of a fire with a cup of something and a good …

I love Fall! The weather cools off, the trees change color, and the type of season-specific Fall activities you can do with the family are so fun! Here’s a list of my 30 favorite fall activities that you might also enjoy with your own families: Visit a local farmer’s market and find all the best …

Baby Gizmo’s editor received a few Chuckle & Roar toys and activities to help facilitate this feature and review. Whether you are schooling your children at home this year or aiming to facilitate a learning environment all the time, play-based learning is one of the most effective ways to both introduce and reinforce important concepts. …

Valentine’s Day is all about love, so who better to spend the day with than the ones you love most- your family! What can you do together that’s fun? Well, we’re sharing 10 Valentine’s Day family activities that are sure to share the love. 1. Bake. Make a heart shaped Valentine’s Day cake or fun …

Let’s face it, if you’re a parent, which I’m sure most of you are, you can probably throw all romantic and exciting New Year’s Eve plans out the window. But just because you’ve got the kids with you, it doesn’t mean you can’t still have a great time! Today I’m sharing some great activities for …

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 …

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 …

Thanksgiving is our next big holiday and Pinterest is overflowing with fun ideas for crafts. Since my toddler is always bouncing off the walls, especially as it’s getting colder outside, I rounded up 5 fun Thanksgiving/Fall crafts we have enjoyed together: Thanksgiving Chocolate Pilgrim Hats: Fun to make AND super yummy, your toddler will have …