Paper Pumpkin Patch
If your kids is like mine, she is ready to decorate for Halloween in September. Here’s an easy craft for the kids to make to kick off the season. You … Continue reading
Bat Mobile
Looking for a different kind of Halloween decoration? We spied this on MarthaStewart.com and tried it out. It was very easy and had many steps they kids could do themselves. … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Unearthing Dinosaur Eggs
Kids still begging for Easter Egg hunts? Try making your own surprise-filled eggs instead. My kids are still filling and hiding plastic eggs for each other, even though Easter is … Continue reading
Melted Crayons-Shavings Easter Egg
Use your old broken crayons to color your Easter eggs. Luca couldn’t decide what was more fun, grinding up the crayons or coloring the eggs! Most of our chickens lay … Continue reading
Decoupage Easter eggs
Use colorful party napkins to decorate eggs for a bright, new look in your Easter basket. Most of our chickens lay brown eggs so we are always looking for fun … Continue reading
Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Play-Doh
Surprise your child with a new batch of glittery, scented Play-Doh. You can also double the recipe to make it into a Valentine’s Day gift for classroom goodie bags. Ingredients: … Continue reading
Leprechaun Tricks 