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...]
Crafty Tuesday: Pool Noodle Fire Cracker
If you want to make a super easy, very quick Fourth of July craft then the Pool Noodle Fire Cracker is for you. These adorable fire crackers can stand on their own and are easy enough for kids to make too. Materials Needed to Make a Pool … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Red, White, and Blue Canvas Stars
Summer is here and Independence Day is right around the corner. To add some patriotic decorations to our house we made red, white, and blue canvas stars. I absolutely love how this craft turned out. Each canvas was dated and signed by the girls. … [Read more...]
Crafty Tuesday: Star Spangled Wand
What better way to celebrate Independence Day parades and cookouts than with a Star Spangled Wand? This craft is sparkly fun! Of course you can take the idea and make a wand for any special occasion. Materials Needed to Make Sparkly Star … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 10 and 11, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more