Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with chocolates, flowers, jewelry or a fancy meal. I must admit, it’s one of my favorite holidays. I’m a sucker for all things romantic and sweet treats. As a parent, I enjoy Valentine’s Day more because I get to do creative things with my preschooler. Spend an afternoon or whatever […]
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Earth Day is coming up soon! It’s celebrated every year on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day is the perfect time to teach children how to take care of our planet and make changes that will improve the environment. Since I love to craft with my boys, I try to use recycled […]
These adorable and easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you may already have around the house! If you’re like me, I always keep a stash of paper, googly eyes, paper plates, and tissue paper. These adorable crafts are the perfect way to keep your little ones […]
Can you believe Christmas is almost here?! I’m all about crafts for each holiday as you can tell by most of my blog posts. My favorite crafty holiday is definitely Christmas. I have searched the internet and found some awesome ornaments to make with the kids. Christmas ornaments made by children add a special touch […]
Kids are naturally curious. From birth, children begin exploring their world around them. I remember the days of my little ones as they “found” their fingers and toes. It is an endearing time for a parent. Our kids are in a constant state of exploration and learning. Subsequently, why is it so important for us […]
The sweetest time of the year is also the perfect day to get creative. Valentine’s Day is the best time to celebrate love by creating simple but fun projects with your little sweethearts. I know from experience that it can get really messy and chaotic with younger children but crafting is so much fun. I […]
This fall I plan on getting my edible backyard garden started. My kids are really excited and have been badgering me for weeks to get their hands dirty and start this garden. Unfortunately, with this Florida heat, none of the veggies that I want to grow will be able to survive in the summer. I […]
Autumn is almost here! I’m sure you have noticed all the fall decor around stores and pumpkin spice everything. Celebrate the arrival of this beautiful season with some fun and easy crafts for kids. I made sure to find projects that don’t require advanced craft skills or complicated tools. I hope you enjoy creating them […]
Summer can be a wonderful time for children of all ages. Free from the requirements of school, kids have more free time to spend away from their homes. For many parents, especially working mothers, summer is a time to send your kids off to relatives, summer camps, or other locations that allow them to focus […]
I guess you could say our swimming lesson journey technically began at a friend’s wedding reception. At that time my daughter was just over a year old. One of the other guests began telling us how her child was enrolled in survival swimming lessons. I wanted to learn more. This woman’s young daughter went from […]