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My kids love to be outside. Whether it be taking a walk, playing in the front yard or visiting the local wildlife trails, they are always able to spot the wildlife before me and enjoy pointing out the different birds and animals we have living around us. With Mothers Day right around the corner, I [...]
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and while our young children love to help prepare for the festivities that go along with Mother’s Day, their budgets might not allow for elaborate bouquets of flowers. So why not put together a handmade bouquet for the mother or grandmother in your child’s life? It’s a perfect [...]
Are you scrounging around for ideas on what to make for Mother’s Day? Whether it be for your mother or your children’s grandmother, this kids craft is the perfect gift for any mom! It’s personal and it’s adorable! What more could you ask for? Kids Crafts: Photo Flower Pot By taking a few items I had [...]
Easter is right around the corner. To get the kids excited about this holiday I thought it’d be great to start doing Easter crafts. And the first thing that popped to mind was this bunny basket I saw on About.com. My son loved putting it together with me and even decided to do one on [...]
Homemade Cranberry Candles During the holidays I’m always looking for easy DIY ways to decorate the house. I also love any decoration that could be turned into a makeshift gift. After a little trip to Ikea I found these awesome larger tealight candles that are perfect for making my own candles for different seasons. This [...]
Personalized Gifts: Thumbprint Reindeer Holiday Ornaments One of my most favorite things to do during this time of year is give. Whether it’s making extra donations to the food bank, picking an extra gift up for a needy child, or making tons of fun homemade goodies to pass out to friends and families. Giving a [...]
Pinecone Turkey Craft Placecards It’s almost Thanksgiving and everyone is in a mad dash to get everything finished for the Thanksgiving feast! Sometimes letting the kids help by sprucing up the table can make them feel important AND save you time doing it yourself. These simple pinecone turkey craft placecards are simple and easy to [...]
Thanksgiving Turkey Hand Craft I absolutely love the simple crafts that I can do with the kids to prepare them for the holidays, like this turkey hand craft. This past week we’ve been working on what we’re thankful for. We’re so thankful for how much we’ve all grown over the past year. My son is [...]
Halloween Painted Pumpkins Every year we do the same old thing with our pumpkins. Cut them open, stick our hands in and gut them, then cut out a design. And for a kid, the only fun thing about the process is the de-gutting. So this year we thought we’d get a bit creative and make [...]
Home Science Experiment Inspired by Frankenweenie My son is absolutely obsessed with science experiences as of late. He is constantly asking how things work and loves to see the outcome of our little projects. He’s definitely turning into a little scientist and I couldn’t be more proud. With his newfound love of science, I am [...]
