Today is one of those days where it is just miserable outside in the sun. I hate to complain, because I would truly rather be hot than cold…but it’s hooot. I still love to try and get outside for at least a little bit on days like this though. The fresh air just puts everyone […]
Craftivity
Marker Check Activity
You know how whenever your kiddos settle in to color, they constantly find dried marker, after dried marker, after dried marker? Ugh. The worst! If I had a dollar for every time I heard one of my children say, “Mommy, the orange is dried out!” I swear I would have a whole bunch of dollars, […]
Kid’s Christmas Activity Advent Calendar
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I can barely contain myself! I refrained from putting my decorations up until after Thanksgiving, but there were some houses in my neighborhood that started decorating the day after Halloween! That’s just a bit too early for me. I like to enjoy Fall all the way […]
Apple Stamping – Easy Kid’s Fall Activity
We made a trip to the apple orchard and it was wonderful! Not only was the weather perfect, but it was a much needed opportunity to get out of the house and spend some quality family time in nature. One thing is for certain when we go to the apple orchard; we will come home […]
The Best Rainbow Activities for Preschoolers
This is the time of year when I like to center a lot of activities around rainbows. It is still winter, but Spring is right around the corner. Rainbows are bright, cheerful and just make everything better! Not only are rainbows beautiful, but they can be very educational too! Rainbow activities are a great way […]
How To Color Chick Peas For Sensory Play
I am an avid DIYer and a crafter at heart. When I see a new creative project on Pinterest or Instagram, I just have to try it! Scrapbooking, painting, stained glass, salt dough, homemade play dough, woodworking, homemade crayons, DIY soaps, resin letters, ornaments, colored sensory rice, and the list goes on! The one area […]
Valentine’s Heart Craft – I Love You To Pieces!
Holy cow! How is it already February?! January seems to have flown by this year. Is it just me? Well, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is time to get into the spirit of love and crafting! This year, especially, I think everyone could use a little more love. Since we are still […]
How To Color Rice For Sensory Play
Sensory bins are incredibly magical. The possibilities for what you can include and what your cuties can create is limitless! After becoming comfortable with sensory bins and making them a regular part of our play, I wanted to make things a bit more exciting! I thought a great place to start was by adding some […]
Fine Motor Indoor Snowmen
My littles love the snow and are so excited that we live in a place that gets plenty of it throughout the winter! However, we are part way through January and we have yet to get snow that sticks around for more than a few days…puzzling for sure! Because my littles are itching to build […]
Best Toys For Preschoolers
My, once toddler, made a rapid transition to ‘big kid preschooler’ right before my eyes this summer. I feel like one day he was a toddler, and the next he was a big kid! Making that transition this summer, I realized that my 5 year old was ready for some bigger (ok most of them […]
Kid’s Fall Secret Painting
One of my favorite things about Fall is all of the colors. There is something so magical about a forest full of reds, oranges, and yellows. Even though the weather cools down and the days get shorter, the beautiful colors make this my favorite season of all! As we move into cooler weather, it is […]
Kid’s Handprint Fall Tree Craft
It is officially starting to feel like Fall! The morning air is crisp, the leaves have begun to turn colors and I am in the mood for anything made with apples. This is most definitely my favorite season of all! I love everything it has to offer, like; apple picking, pumpkin patches, leaf piles, crisp […]
How To Make Resin Letters
Well people, I finally did it. I made my own resin letters! And it was, AMAZING! Resin has become extremely popular to use for educational purposes, recently. My Instagram and Pinterest feeds have been flooded with resin letters and numbers made with glitter, little charms, dried flowers and bold colors. I couldn’t stand it any […]
Must-Have Back to School Supplies
Whether your kiddos are going back to school in person or learning from home this year, I’ve got you covered with my favorite supplies, from a parent and teacher perspective! This upcoming school year is one that I never in a million years would have imagined. Due to the current global pandemic, more children than […]
Recycled Egg Carton Train – Easy Craft For Kids
Remember when you were a kid and you had to save recycling to make things for school? Dioramas, science fair projects, egg drop parachutes. (Just me?!) Well, when I was teaching Kindergarten, before I had kids of my own, I saved all sorts of recycling to reuse in the classroom. I created supply caddies out […]
Secret Message Writing for Kids
Our world is in a strange place right now due to COVID-19. Many are quarantined and forced to be separated from relatives. We are practicing social distancing and homeschooling our children. It is a stressful time for many; especially our kids. Children may not be the first group that comes to mind when we think […]
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts
Almost 5 years ago, I became a mother. Today I am blessed to have 3 sweet kiddos who call me Mommy. Becoming a mom is amazing, powerful, and humbling all at the same time. It’s beautiful, stressful, exciting, and surreal. There is no one emotion that I could use to describe motherhood. It’s a jumble […]
Rainbow Fine Motor Craftivity
Spring is in the air! Unfortunately, we are spending more time indoors than I would like due to COVID-19. Since my littles are trapped at home, I wanted to do a fun craftivity that could bring smiles to others as well! In thinking about things that make most people smile, I came to the sun […]
Build Your Day – At Home With Kids
How to keep your kids engaged, learning, and happy while stuck at home – And save your sanity! *This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying orders at no additional cost to you. It’s official. I am to remain at home with my 3 kiddos for at least the next […]
Sleepy Baby Mammals Activities – With Mimi’s Playtime
If there is one thing that my kiddos love, it is animals. Especially when we can sing and craft about them! This week I am so excited to announce that I have teamed up with Rozelle from Mimi’s Playtime to share some fun activities to go along with her wonderful song! She created the sweetest […]