Easy Fall Pen/Pencil Toppers
These festive fall pen/pencil toppers were SUPER easy and lots of fun to make. We picked up some fall-themed foam stickers that were on clearance at Jo Ann’s, but we also made our own pumpkins as well. This idea came…
DIY Angry Bird Costumes
If you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time, you probably know that our boys are just a wee-bit obsessed with Angry Birds. In fact, we’ve accumulated quite a collection of the plush toys (thanks to grandparents and…
Burlap and Branches Tic-Tac-Toe Game in a Bag
If you’re looking for another inexpensive, fun, and relatively-easy homemade gift idea…this Burlap and Branches Tic-Tac-Toe Game in a Bag is for you! I was inspired by an outdoor tic-tac-toe game I saw at a barn sale that I recently…
Autumn Tree with Leaf Sprinkles
This festive Autumn Tree with Leaf Sprinkles craft was simple and fun for both of my boys…and it definitely highlighted their own unique personalities! Big Brother had the added bonus of some fine motor practice by tearing the leaves in…
Puffy Pumpkin Lacing
This fun Puffy Pumpkin Lacing combines a fun fall craft with a little fine motor practice! We had lots of fun with this activity today–even Little Brother painted his own bag! That was all he wanted to do…but Big Brother was more…
Handmade Gifts for Kids
There are less than 11 weeks until Christmas! Can you believe it?!?! It seems like I was just putting away all of our Christmas stuff away a month or two ago…and now it’s almost here again! Although I love Christmastime, gift…
Pine Cone Creatures
The making of these Pine Cone Creatures was a very open-ended activity that captured the attention of both my 4-year old and my 2-year old equally! All you need are some pine cones, glue, googly eyes and whatever odds and…
Monster Crafts & Activities
Monsters don’t have to be scary! Have fun with monsters with these fun ideas: 1. Monster Sensory Tub 2. Lipstick Tube Monster 3. Mini Monster Fruit Pizzas 4. Monster Finger Puppet Glove 5. Build-a-Monster 6. Magnetic Monsters 7. Playdough…
Fall Crafts And Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tomorrow is officially the first day of fall and the weather has certainly been fall-like around here! Here are 13 fall crafts and activities for toddlers and preschoolers to get you and your little ones in the mood for fall!…
DIY Wooden Snap Blocks
Transform ordinary blocks into these DIY Wooden Snap Blocks with just a drill and some special hardware to help improve your child’s fine motor skills! Part of the fun of having a child attend preschool (for me, anyway) is seeing…
Coloring on Hot Rocks
Big Brother acquired quite the collection of rocks during our recent vacation to the mountains. We had plenty of rocks to choose from, so we used a few of them to make some hot rock art! Here’s what you’ll need: a hot sun…
Birthday Numeral Photo Collage
Make a fun birthday collage for a child or adult of any age using just a few materials: foam board, black and white photos (from birth through current age), and Mod Podge! Prince Charming recently turned the Big 3-0. We…
Swim Goggles Craft
Next to women’s gymnastics, swimming is my absolute favorite Olympic event to watch. And talk about an upset this past weekend…Phelps and Lochte certainly have a legitimate rivalry going on! Make your very own swim goggle craft with just two…
Olympic Olive Wreath Craft
Did you know that there were absolutely no medals in the Ancient Olympics and there was only one “winner” (no silver or bronze)??? That winner was crowned with an Olive Wreath (“kotinos” in Greek) after beating the other contenders, which…
Olympic Medals: Made using Baking Soda Modeling Clay
Help your child make his very own Gold medals! We halved our baking soda modeling clay recipe for the boys to participate in creating their gold-medal masterpieces. The process was just as fun for them as getting to show off their…
Olympic Flag Craft
The Olympic flag has become one of the most recognizable icons in the world. The symbolism of the flag itself it is a beautiful tribute to unity. The five rings represent the five populated land masses of the world (the…
Olympic Torch Craft
I love the tradition of the Olympic Torch! Did you know that you can watch the torch relay LIVE? Just go here! After watching the video, you and your child(ren) can make your very own torch! Here’s What You’ll…
Cookie-Sheet Travel Activity: Magnetic Sandpaper and Yarn
Over the next week or so, I’ll be sharing some simple activities for road trips using a cookie sheet! Believe it or not, a cookie sheet is a great asset to traveling with children…it can sit in a child’s lap…