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…
Race Cubes – A Christmas Science Experiment
Here is a fun and simple Christmas Science experiment you can enjoy with your family! I don’t know about you but sometimes I find it hard to come up with or find fresh ideas. Then I realized maybe I was trying to be too elaborate with my ideas. The goal of science is for our…
Paper Plate Craft For Christmas
This holiday season is going to be a huge adventure for my family. We are in the middle of a big move to another state, and I have been on the lookout for low-stress activities to help create stability and excitement for my preschooler. This finger painting paper plate craft for Christmas was perfect! I love that set-up…
The ART of Spreading Joy: Homemade Christmas Card for Kids to Make
As a parent, I have become hyper-aware of the struggle to find balance when it comes to the holiday season—avoiding becoming overscheduled or overindulging my kids. I am constantly trying to find opportunities to reinforce the importance of the season—not just the pleasure that comes from receiving presents, but the importance of giving to others,…
3 Days of Giveaways Next Week!
It is that time of year! Holiday time! This year I wanted to share some fun toys with you and also (of course) give you a chance to win them. Next week we will be starting our 3 Days of Giveaways! You can expect 3 awesome toys next week: Tuesday December 5th: An “out-of-this-world” awesome…
Ho-Ho-Holy Moly! Oodles of Santa Crafts for Preschoolers
Just as soon as we get our first snowfall, that “s” word starts to come out a whole lot. And not by me either—it’s these little ones of mine! As soon as that snow appears, all things Santa begin as well. As soon as that snow appears, I start digging through the craft supplies. Sure,…
Encouraging Learning with the Magic of the Season
That magical season has begun! It is my absolute favourite time of the year. The tree is decorated, the garlands are hung, those little eyes are sparkling, and imaginations are running wild. I love to use the magic of the season to encourage my little ones in their learning. Sam this year is beginning to…
Gift Guide for Family Togetherness
Some of us here want our little ones to develop a love of nature. Some of us want our children to learn to love learning. Some of us here want to share great art and craft ideas with our little ones. But all of us? We all love togetherness. Time spent with our families –…
Christmas Tree Counting Fun
Can you believe Christmas is only 11 days away? How did that happen!! I’m not even close to ready. But I’m taking it all in stride. Everything that needs to get done will get done, and everything else – well if it happens it’s a bonus. I am excited about a few little traditions that…
A Candy Cane Reindeer Keepsake + a GIVEAWAY!
When I was contacted by The Pencil Grip to review their newest product Kwik Stix, I was intrigued. It is not that I was intrigued so much for myself, but I was intrigued for you. You see, I am not one to mind a messy craft or paint splatters on my floor – but I…