Baking with children is exciting. Sure, there may be a big mess to clean up afterwards, but the fun that was had and the memories that were made are all worth it. Cookies for kids are fun to make with kids...or to make as a fun surprise for them … [Read more...]
The Kissing Hand Back to School Craft #Back2School
Sending your child to school is bittersweet. They are growing into beautiful people and constantly changing while at the same time they are no longer your little baby. Sending preschoolers and kindergarteners off for their big day is even more … [Read more...]
How to Cut a Watermelon Quickly with Ease and Less Waste
Cutting a watermelon is super easy. Cutting a watermelon into bite size pieces is possible....and getting cute shapes is possible too. Read on to learn how to cut a watermelon quickly and soon you will be almost as professional as the people who … [Read more...]
Wooden Fairy Craft Idea: Perfect for Summer, Birthday Parties, and More
My girls have loved fairies for a long time. It started with a healthy love of pirates mingled with Peter Pan and then the blonde little Pixie named Tinkerbell became one of their favorites. Grandma made two adorable fairy costumes so Little Sister … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial
Visits from the Tooth Fairy are a very special time. For this mom with a sewing machine this momentous occasion couldn't merely be celebrated with the placement of the lost tooth under a pillow. Oh no, we needed a very special Tooth Fairy Pillow! … [Read more...]
Yummy Dessert: 4th of July Fruit Pizza Recipe for Kids
One of the best Memorial Day or 4th of July recipes is Patriotic Fruit Pizza! With yummy strawberries and blueberries atop a giant sugar cookie there really is no way to go wrong with this "craft." Making a 4th of July Fruit Pizza is incredibly … [Read more...]
Patriotic Craft: Red, White, and Blue String Art Stars
There are so many easy patriotic crafts that can be completed with kids. With a scrap of wood, some nails, and a little bit of yard or embroidery thread you can create a patriotic string art project that features red, white, and blue stars. My … [Read more...]
Festive Patriotic Ice Cream Cones
Patriotic foods are simple to make. You can do so much with red, white, and blue. We made a patriotic fruit pizza several summers ago and it was a huge hit. Our new summer edible craft is patriotic ice cream cones that have beens super fun. This … [Read more...]
Fun Summer Craft: 4th of July Tube Kite
There are many reasons to make patriotic flags. From National Flag Day to the 4th of July and many more special days you can display this tube kite craft year round. This craft post is for an American tube flag, but you can let your imagination run … [Read more...]
Patriotic Eagle Craft: Fun Activity for Veteran’s Day, Election Days, and More
With Election Day nearing it is important to talk to our children about voting and one easy way to do so is with a Patriotic Eagle Craft. Election Day is a perfect day to teach children about the national bird of the United States - the Bald Eagle, … [Read more...]