Bored With Board Games? Make Your Own!
My 10-year-old daughter loves to write, draw, and play games. Earlier this school year she had a book rep…
STEM Craft: Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs Are Fun to Make -- and Break
These DIY dinosaur eggs are fun to make -- and a blast to destroy!You only need three ingredients to make…
Stick With Us: This DIY Garden Stake Makes a Great Valentine's Gift
I've always been a fan of house plants, so you'll find an assortment of greenery throughout our h…
Spruce up Holiday Gift Bags with These DIY Curly Ribbon Tags
'Tis the season for ... gift bags! When it comes to gifting, I am a huge advocate of gift bags -- afte…
This 'Gingerbread' Contest an Affordable and Fun Family Tradition
Holiday traditions provide a sense of belonging and comfort during a hectic season, and they also offer f…
15 Ways to Recycle Everyday Items to Organize Your Home
I love to find new uses for everyday items my family no longer uses. Not only is it better than adding to…
How to Create Your Own Scratch Art
In elementary school I learned how to make my own scratch art in art class. I'd never heard of scratc…
How To Make Pop-Up Puppets
Autumn's blustery days means -- at least in my house -- a need for some easy indoor crafts to keep us…
DIY Fall Bunting: An Easy Way to Add Seasonal Color to Your Home
I am starting to decorate for fall and bunting is one of my favorite do-it-yourself home decorations to m…
How to Create Your Own Backyard Movie Party Cars
There is nothing I love more than friends gathered together having a good time. I wanted to do one more b…
DIY Chalk Paint: A Mess-Free Alternative
My daughters and I sat down and made a list of possible activities to fill our long summer days with fun.…
Celebrate the Last Day of School With Our FREE Printable Signs!
The last day of school is a BIG milestone! Capture this special last day of school excitement with these…
Four DIY Musical Instruments Your Kids Can Make
Crafts and music. I feel like I should break into song and channel my inner Julie Andrews... ...Thes…
Finger Knitting for Kids: Developmentally Important and Lots of Fun
At my daughter's school, one of the first handwork projects they learn is finger knitting. They learn…
Recycled Crafts: Kids Will Love to Make This Bird Feeder
Looking for an easy Earth Day craft using recycled products? This easy-to-make bird feeder is made entirel…
"Breakfast" for Dessert
Want to trick your kiddos on April Fool's Day? How about some "breakfast" for dessert?! Serv…
Math Magic: A Counting Trick to Have Your Kids Adding in No Time
I love all things related to numbers and patterns. But my first grader? Not really ... at least not…
How to Support the Family of a Child With Food Allergies
When I first heard of food allergies years ago, I was a bit doubtful. I thought parents were likely overr…
How to Make Your Own Yogurt in a Pressure Cooker
Making yogurt at home may seem like a lot of work, but it is easier than you think! Plus, it only takes t…
Three Easy Saint Patrick's Day Crafts for Preschoolers
Saint Patrick's Day brings back happy memories for me from when I was a child. One that stands out? Th…
A St. Patrick's Day Favorite: The Triple Decker Corned Beef Special
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