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7 Easy Peasy Valentine’s Crafts for Kids

Easy crafts for kids to make at home that teach cutting skills, baking skills and creativity.

These Valentine’s Crafts for kids can be great homemade gifts for family and friends. They are so easy to make and bake. A bit of variety for even the non-crafty moms to do with their kiddos. No stress Valentine's crafts for kids are my go-to. … [Read more...]

DIY Sensory Box Activity for Kids

{Guest Post} My girls are growing up, faster than I like to admit. They’re outgrowing clothes at an alarming rate. Their tastes change by the hour. I created this DIY Sensory Box Activity for kids to foster that brain teaser type challenge as the girls are getting older. Coming up with activities that challenge their minds while also being age appropriate can be … [Read more...]

Fall Beading Projects to do with Kids

6 fun Fall beading projects to do with kids to make gifts or just spend quality crafty time together.

As leaves start to fall and the trees turn from green to a bright array of red, orange and yellow, it is a sign that autumn is here. This is the perfect season to enjoy quality time with your children before the chaos of the holidays is in full gear. Go pumpkin-picking, sip a hot cup of apple cider, and set up fall beading projects to do with kids. Explore your creative side … [Read more...]

Kid-Made Teacher Appreciation Cards

Kid-made teacher appreciation cards help kids show their teaccher's how thankful they are for all they do for our kids.

{Guest Post by Tracy Murdock} We really love making cards around here. It is a wonderful way to say thank you and uplift our community in a small, yet meaningful way. These cute teacher appreciation cards are fantastic for showing teachers how thankful you are for them teaching all of our kids. Being a teacher myself (resigned for now to be a stay at home mom) I am still … [Read more...]

Heart Butterfly Craft

Cute heart butterefly craft for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. This would be a great hands-on spring craft too.

Today we made such an adorable butterfly craft! It could be cute for Valentine's Day, birthday cards for a loved one or a cute gift for Mother's Day too. I love these little butterflies so much, I have them up on our fireplace mantel to stare at every night. It's just so fun to see my little kids as little love butterflies, because they really do spread so much love to my … [Read more...]

So Much Snow Day Fun!

Snow day with kids is going to be fun with this list of activities that are so easy to set up and even toddlers and preschooler can do them. Great list to save for the next snow day off school.

I miss the snow in winter...just a little bit. The magical crystals of white blanketing our yard always looked peaceful and beautiful. We have not lived in an area where snow falls-and sticks-for over 3 years now, so our snow day fun has to be a little more winter activity-inspired. :) Snow days bring a break from the routine, a mini vacation for fun and enjoying the weather … [Read more...]

Snowflake Foil Craft for Kids

What a fun indoor activity for winter time! Kids can paint foil snowflakes. This simple snowflake foil craft combines cutting, painting and fine motor skills for preschool.

{Guest post by Tracy Murdock} We have been all cooped up inside due to the cold weather and all 3 of my kids having colds. What a better way to get their imaginations stirring and help them feel a little better, than with a fun art project that can be fun for all ages (even for moms)! Plus, this Simple Snowflake Foil Craft for Kids helps break up the day. … [Read more...]

Fall Recipes and Wonderful Wednesday Blog Link Up #145

Yummy fall recipes featured at Wonderful Wednesday blog hop.

You guys are the BEST! And, these Fall recipes are going to make your mouth water! Let's get to it. ♥ ♥ ♥ Last week we broke the 700 barrier! Yes, there were a total of 701 spectacular posts shared at our link up party. Wow! Be sure to view a couple posts for every one you share with us, and, leave me a comment with your link up number so I can pin your post! Here is the one … [Read more...]

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