I love to sew! Forget Naptime crafts...sewing, baking, and gardening are all a close tie for my all time favorite activities to do with kids. They learn SO much by measuring, pinning, and choosing fabrics with me. We have LOTS of friends having babies this and next month, so we are busy making gifties like these! I like to combine some home-made with some store-bought to round out our gifts! My projects may not be the cutest or the most perfect, but they are definitely made with love! ... Read more...
Welcome Banner for Grandparents
We are so lucky to have family that lives in India. My 5 year old daughter was so excited about her grandparents’ arrival this summer. In order to accommodate them we had to move things around and change our house a bit due to our little one’s arrival. To help ease any anxieties about this change and prepare her, I encouraged my daughter to make something for her Grandparents. (Also Mommy needed a little extra time to get the house ready.) We talked about what would be a good way to make ... Read more...
EASY DIY Wall Art for Kids Inspired by Books
When kids see their work hung on the walls of their rooms, it gives them a sense of pride and ownership over the space. Here are some simply DIY Wall Art for Kids inspired by books that you can make with your family. Affiliate links to books. ... Read more...
Creative Crafting – Spinning Plates
Have you tried the classic Spinning Plates craft with your kids yet? It is a true winner (and a great way to use up the last of the markers!) Be forewarned - this project is addictive and can go through markers at high speed. On the flip side - it is a great way to keep little ones entertained, begin talking about centripetal force and can use up the last of old markers! It is project is for all of us who like to save things like record players! I can't help myself, but record players are ... Read more...
Teacher School Supply Box
Shhhh… What teachers would never tell you is that this is their favorite time of the year. Why you ask? The answer's not what you think. The middle of summer is the best school supply shopping time! I have not met a teacher who doesn’t love and need school supplies for their classroom. School supply budgets are getting cut throughout school districts in our nation and teachers are finding their own resources to ensure children have everything they need to succeed. I can't think of a ... Read more...
Summer Reading
Has your child started reading their Summer Reading List for School? Almost every student receives a suggested Reading List for their summer vacation. Have you encouraged your child to work on it? One of the biggest concerns with your child at home for summer vacation is the amount of literacy skills that can be lost, reading can help maintain those skills and entertain your child for hours. The more they process that information the more they will remember it. Here are some tips ... Read more...
