Painting activities for kids are not as messy and scary as they may seem. With a few quick set-up tips, your children can tackle even this salt and water color painting activity with an easy clean up. Gather your supplies, set up the work area, and let your kiddos get creative. These paintings are great for decorating the fridge with some heart themed art. … [Read more...]
Date Night In Ideas for Staying at Home
Even with older kids, some times it is just easier to work in a special date night in at home. My husband and I were engaged the day after Valentine’s Day. It was not exactly supposed to work that way. Let me give you the short version. We picked up the engagement ring from the jewelry store at Mall of America. (We lived in the Minneapolis area for a bit.) Our plans were to … [Read more...]
7 Easy Peasy Valentine’s Crafts for Kids
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...]
Kid-Made Valentine’s Banner Craft
Our house was looking a little under-decorated for Valentine’s Day. Recently my friend, Jessie (Homemaking Tips contributing writer), came up with a really simple idea for a kid-made DIY Valentine’s banner craft that uses simple supplies. My school age kids can make this on their own! It is a perfect school-age activity for Valentine’s Day if you like simple when it comes to … [Read more...]
Time-Saving Valentine’s Cards for Kids
I received product credit in exchange for offering a giveaway for YOU from Minted. Between my husband being deployed and the toddlers being two, I think time-saving Valentine’s Cards for kids are what is in order for this year. I like to get the kids creating, but with two toddlers in the house most of our creations would end up on the floor or pulled apart. Little pieces of … [Read more...]
Homemade Valentine’s Made by Kids (with Not-so-Crafty Moms!)
Are you a crafty mom or are you craft-challenged? Neither determines whether you are a good mom or a bad mom, but it can cause holiday times to be a bit stressful when you see the crafty moms are pinning to Pinterest like crazy! I admit, crafting is fun for me, but I tend to not do elaborately crafty activities with my kids. Time, money, and time (did I mention that already) … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-Up
{Post by Wendy Woerner} As we near Valentine's Day, many of us are beginning to plan a special night out with our spouse and/or create unique gifts for our families. Dining out can often be expensive, so I have gathered a Valentine's Day recipe round up. These Valentine's Day recipes can be prepared at home and given as gifts. They can be served at breakfast, or used to … [Read more...]