If there is one thing I keep repeating around here, it is my love for keeping things simple. Simple crafts and activities keep things fun and stress-free for me and my littles. Construction paper crafts definitely fit the bill. Construction paper is one of the most basic of basic craft supplies. It is available in…
45 Gorgeous Gifts Kids Can Make
I remember being little and creating sweet homemade gifts to give to my friends and family. I loved sitting down to create something using nothing but a few crafts supplies, lots of time, and loads of love. Because those times were so memorable and meaningful for me, I want my children to learn all about…
Gorgeous Fall Leaves Crafts
I feel as though I need to begin this post on Fall leaves crafts with an apology. I am sorry if it feels as though I am rushing past summer and right into Fall. I am not meaning to – I am just a bit of a planner. Well, I suppose that isn’t even exactly…
Homemade Birthday Cards for Kids to Create!
Let’s face it, if you are a parent you are likely looking for ways to save a bit of money. Kids are expensive! So I want to share a way we save over $100 every year. Making homemade birthday cards! Not only does making homemade birthday cards save you $100 (or 40 coffees out, 2…
45 of the CUTEST Fall Crafts for Kids
Autumn is just around the corner, so let’s start things off right with a great big list of easy Fall Crafts for Kids, shall we? There is just something about fall that brings out the crafting side of me… perhaps it’s the beautiful colours that inspire me, or the cooler weather that makes me want…
Four Seasons Tree Sun Catchers
John and I had some time to ourselves this weekend. All of the kids went for a sleepover to Nana and Papa’s house, so John and I let loose and went… Antique and Flea Market Shopping! Yep. And it was fantastic. We sauntered along for hours looking at neat things, pondering where we could put…
75 Simple Paper Plate Crafts for Every Occasion!
We love all things simple in this house, which might be why paper plate crafts are such a hit. No need for anything too fancy, complicated, or expensive for my kids to get creative with. We like things like paint, paper, glue, yarn, tape, and paper plates. We really like paper plates. So much so…
A Fall Leaf Potato Stamp
Oh, the good old potato stamp—it’s been a while, but we are back at it! I can’t for the life of me remember why we haven’t done this craft in so long. It was so fun, perfect for all 4 of my kids (um… and Mama, too), and they turned out so pretty. Just before…
Sticky Paper Dolls
I was telling my little ones a story about when I was a little girl (and yes, I did feel exceptionally old in doing so) and I mentioned paper dolls. I used to make them all the time when I was little! When Madeline asked me how to make paper dolls, I was shocked that…
Learning Activities for 3 Month Old Babies
When my little ones were 3-month-old babies, I could not have written this post. I could not have formulated coherent sentences to write about learning activities for 3-month-old babies. And if I had found the time—and words—to write it (miraculously), I would have certainly opted to sleep. But now with my youngest growing up way…
