Time sure flies. I remember so vividly tucking that little 6-year-old of mine into bed when it was well before 7:00 pm on a cold winter’s night. His tired little body getting some much needed rest. And Mama too. But those days, I fear are a thing of the past. With a clock in his…
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…
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…
Incredible Woodworking Projects for Handy Kids!
Do you have a handy kid? All of my little ones amaze me with what they are capable of (when I give them the opportunity to show me, that is). And woodworking projects are no exception! Madeline didn’t have too many opportunities when she was little, I’m afraid to say. I cringed with the idea…
Ridiculously Fun Outdoor Games for Kids!
The warm weather is here! It’s time to make up for the long cold winter where we spent way too much time inside. We needed some ridiculously fun games for kids! But it can be a little tricky getting back into the routine of getting out there, especially when my little ones are used to indoor…
22 AMAZING Egg Carton Crafts
I mentioned last week that we have an excess of egg cartons and gave you the heads up to be expecting a lot of egg carton crafts. Well, I hope you took me seriously – and if not, heads up! I started looking for some inspiration – and boy did I find some!! Here are…
Just Plain Fun Summer Games!
Summer sure is flying right on by. It does have a way of doing that around here. Winters that go on, and on, and on (and on) and summers that vanish in a blink. But I will not let it slip away just yet. And we are going to squeeze each and every last drop…
5 Natural Language Development Activities for Toddlers
What is the most important thing for toddlers to learn? What is the one thing, above all others, that will benefit these wee ones most in their years ahead? Of course there are many opinions to these questions – but want to know what I think? I believe (very strongly. VERY strongly) that above all else,…
Indoor Hopscotch Game
Winter is the perfect time to get extra silly by bringing a classic outdoor game inside—indoor hopscotch! We created our own indoor hopscotch game board using masking tape. Indoor Hopscotch Game: Fun for the Whole Family We used masking tape to create the hopscotch board on the floor. Hard floors are definitely best for…
54 Mess Free Quiet Time Activities for 3 Year Olds!
Looking for some Quiet Time activities for your toddler or preschooler? You have come to the right place! To any mama, dad, or caregiver with little ones at home, there is no sweeter word than… NAPTIME (at least in our home). A time to recharge, relax, and get (a little bit of) work done while…
