We are officially back at it over here! We took the leap and started our homeschool schedule back up after a nice long summer break. And what started us of? This adorable apple name puzzle! We officially started back on Wednesday, for a variety of reasons, and have a co-op we attend every Friday, so…
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…
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…
Nature Printmaking for Kids
You know you’ve been blogging for a long time when you think of an idea, google it (to ensure it’s kind of creative and unique) and find you have already written about that topic. Not once, but twice. Ha!! An oldie, but a goodie – and with a nature twist, today I bring you ……
Tennis Racket Weaving and Cross-Stitch
When I very first started blogging (8 years ago now, yikes), I would get so excited to share my ideas! I would actually lose sleep because I was so excited for my blog post to go out to you in the morning. I just knew you and yours would love it. Well, you would think…
Winter Crafts for Toddlers
Even though I am longing for spring – it is definitely still winter. Winter time is a wonderful time to do some crafts with your toddlers. These winter crafts are easy to prepare and simple enough for a toddler to create. They include many different snowmen, snowflakes and winter animal crafts as well as others….
Homemade Cards for Kids to Make
Are your kids missing their friends, teachers and family these days? It can be hard to stay connected with all the social distancing going on, but there are other ways kids can show loved ones that they care. Now is a great time for them to make some homemade cards to to send to friends…
A Handprint Kindness Card
We decided today was a great day to spread a little kindness. Since we are practising physical distancing and staying home as much as possible, we opted to spread some kindness through the mail with some homemade cards. Little Norah was ALL OVER this craft. She has recently had some fun experiences with paint and…
Woolly Sheep Sensory Play for Toddlers
Well little Norah and I officially did our first toddler craft together! This one was full of sensory play as well and it is the ideal craft for very young toddlers as it is mess free. My littlest is 15 months old, and while she is MY baby, she seems to be moving into that…
Nature Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers
If you are home with your little ones right now and wondering what to do, I have one suggestion: Nature crafts and activities for preschoolers!!! Get those little ones outside, or bring the outdoors in, with these fabulous activities. If you are wondering how to instil a love of the environment and this beautiful Mother…