Birthdays are a special day (no matter how old we are!) As a parent, you want to make your child’s special and memorable right from the start … but you also don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. One really simple yet creative breakfast […]
When my two daughters were young, we spent lots of time getting them craft materials and coming up with activities. They were crazy about any kind of stickers, and loved to glue, cut, color, decorate … you name it. But then I had a son. […]
Planning a unicorn-themed party? Girls will love these 23 sweet treats that will be a hit at any sleepover. From the super sweet (Cool Whip and colorful sprinkles sandwiches between graham crackers) to somehow healthy (strawberry banana smoothies, rainbow fruit platter) to breakfast food (rainbow […]
One of the many nice things about doing crafts with kids is that it can be either and indoor or outdoor activity. We’ve done crafts not only at the kitchen or playroom tables, but also along the side of the neighborhood swimming pool or at […]
Looking for some cute and easy snacks for an ocean-themed party … or just a fun way to enjoy a summer afternoon with the kiddos? Here are 10 fun treats — from mermaid cupcakes to beach pudding cups to starfish sugar cookies — that will […]
Even though my kids are getting older, we still play board games all the time. We started playing board games when they were toddlers around 2 years old and they just fell in love with them. To help you get started playing board games with […]
Here are 23 adorable bee crafts that your kids will surely love. Not only are these crafts fun and entertaining, but they also provide a great way to enhance your child’s fine motor skills. Bumblebee crafts are not only cute and easy to make, but […]
The weather is getting a little warmer (some days!), the tulips and daffodils that my daughter and I planted back in November are starting to form little sprouts, I hear birds singing outside as I type this … Yup, spring is coming soon! Below are […]
These ocean sensory bottles — or, as I like to call them, “mini aquariums” — are ridiculously easy to make and are a sensory activity that will keep young children calm and entranced for quite a while. There’s nothing wrong with making these bottles just […]
Word searches are a fun activity and a great way to learn new words, reinforce both spelling and vocabulary, and develop fine motor skills. These Cinco de Mayo word puzzles are at two different difficulty levels, so there’s something for all age groups. There’s no […]