Shrunken Apple Heads
Looking for unique Halloween decorations? All you’ll need is a few apples, salt, lemon juice and some pumpkin carving tools. With Halloween just around the corner, the kids might be … Continue reading
Halloween Countdown
Are the kids excited for Halloween? Have them make a countdown tree to mark the days until they go trick-or-treating. We keep track starting October 1st but you can make … Continue reading
Post Halloween Sugar Shock Remedies
Now that Halloween’s over and you’re left staring at a bowlful of candy, what do you do with it? Have your children choose a few favorite pieces, then invite them … Continue reading
Ghost Necklaces
Your child can create a cute ghost necklace using yarn and glue. Make an extra one a teacher and bring it to school on Halloween! Materials: White glue Wax paper … Continue reading
Simple, Kid-Friendly Halloween Crafts
Grab your toilet paper tubes and get ready to make some festive decorations with the kids. Are your kids asking to decorate the house for Halloween already? Mine are. We made … Continue reading
Double Chocolate Muffins as a Healthy Halloween Treat
Since the kids are sure to get a hearty dose of sugar this Halloween, how about whipping up a healthy sweet the kids will go crazy for? My family loves … Continue reading
Chasing Rainbows
Everyone knows Leprechauns love rainbows. That’s where they hide their gold. Hide some golden coins in Rainbow Rocks for your child to discover on St. Patrick’s Day. All you need … Continue reading
Pint-Sized Piñatas
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Create festive, individual piñatas that can be used as decorations, or colorful treat holders for partygoers big and small. Materials: Colorful tissue paper Curling ribbon Toilet … Continue reading
Sock Bunnies
We’ve got the perfect Easter décor solution using orphaned socks; so don’t throw those mate-less toe warmers away! Have the kids dig through their sock drawer, so you can whip … Continue reading
DIY Cinco de Mayo Maracas
Wondering what to do with all of those left over plastic Easter eggs? With a few simple materials, your child can transform them into festive maracas. Perfect for a Cinco … Continue reading
Despicably Adorable Minion Easter Egg Treats
The Aucellos have not had enough of these adorable guys. We saw some Minion Easter eggs on Pinterest and had to give them a try. We also found some cute … Continue reading
Make Your Own Snowmen
This activity is perfect for vacation days in December. Spread a blanket outside and give the kids their own bank of “snow.” Materials: One 16 oz. box of cornstarch 1 … Continue reading
Christmas Wish List Ornament
Here’s a cute way to capture a moment in time. Your child’s Christmas Wish List in his own handwriting is a priceless keepsake. Make one this year, and next year, … Continue reading
Wrapped Signature Ornament
Capture your child’s signature and make it into an ornament to hang for years to come. Here’s a craft for the older kids. Have them use their very … Continue reading
Handprint Snowmen
Make fun memories with this simple, festive craft project you and the kids will enjoy. Take a little paint, a blue ornament, some markers and ta-dah! You’ve made a handprint-snowmen ornament. … Continue reading
Advent Calendar Ideas
As the kids eagerly anticipate Christmas, make counting down the days a fun event for whole family. Hang an Ornament Each Day We have a little wooden advent calendar with … Continue reading
Christmas Countdown
Here’s a simple way to help the kids count down the days until Christmas. It took us just moments to make, using materials we had on hand at home. … Continue reading
Invite a Turkey to Dinner
Encourage the kids to play with their food this Thanksgiving. Using pumpkins, gourds and some simple craft materials you can make your own turkeys to hold your table’s name cards. … Continue reading
Father’s Day Back Rub T-shirt
A Father’s Day gift involving back rubs, toy cars and his kids? What’s not to love? Here’s a practical, homemade gift for Dad that involves back rubs and toys cars. … Continue reading
Sweet Graduation Treats, Two Ways
Two Sweet Graduation Treats It’s that time of year – and here’s a sweet way to say “congratulations” to the graduate! Brownie-Pop Graduation Caps Materials: 1 box of brownie mix … Continue reading
Leprechaun Tricks 