Cutest Chick Crafts
Just because we won't be hatching live chicks this year (or ANY year) doesn't mean we can't get our fill of the cutest chick crafts ever! And, as always, the creative bloggers of the world have...
View ArticleHomemade My Little Pony Cards
What do you do when you have a lovely birthday banner but the party has already come and gone? In my house that means its creating time! We got this My Little Pony birthday banner (along with...
View ArticleEgg Carton Mosaic
Mosaics always fascinate me. Basically, no matter how you do them, they come out looking pretty awesome (and I just love projects like that!). This month we decided to make on from an old egg carton...
View ArticleAbstract Tree Art
So many birthday party supplies are just wasted. Last year we paid $20 for a pinata that was entertaining for all of 5 minutes. This year I bought Kay a beautiful rainbow tutu on Etsy that she didn't...
View ArticleSight Word Pop Game
Kay is at a point now where she's bringing home weekly spelling words that she can't even read, much less spell. My thinking (and remember, I'm no educator!) is that if she's familiar with the...
View ArticleCardboard Robot Craft
It's not every day you get to read a book that turns into a robot! A fold here, a flip there and RoboSauce by Adam Rubin becomes a super-cool robo-book! The first time we read it Kay rushed off...
View ArticleDirt, Slime & Volcanoes - A giveaway!
Dirt, slime and erupting volcanoes. Add in Little Ponies somewhere and I think you have all of Kay's favorite things! So getting the opportunity to try out Mindware's new Science Academy Curious...
View ArticleFree Printable Mother's Day Card
I never get tired of them. From the artwork when it was little more than random scribbles to the pictures with the distinct people with arms and legs sticking out of their heads, to the cards I get...
View ArticleWhimsical Birds Craft
The calendar says spring but the weather tells a different story. (Snow? In April? Really?!) These adorable birds will cheer you up any time of the year! There's many things I look forward to in...
View ArticleTop 10 DIY Recycled Toys
When researching for this post (doesn't researching sound so much more professional than mindlessly searching around the internet?!) I realized we've done our fair share of DIY recycled toy posts...
View ArticleDIY Cardboard Doll Bed
Kay has always had a thing for superheroes. She still loves to strap on her red cape and zoom around the house "saving people" (or anything else that crosses her path!). So it didn't take long for a...
View ArticleMaking Your Garden Kid-Friendly
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gro-ables Project for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Now I love home-grown flowers and veggies as much as the next person. Just seeing our...
View ArticleDIY Recycled Plastic Pendants
We tried three - count 'em, three! - different projects with plastic bottles with month. All but this one turned out to be a fail. On the plus side, we sure did a lot of reusing of recyclables!...
View ArticleChalkboard Pretend Play
Open-ended toys and activities are my favorite. Sure, there's all the benefits of encouraging kids to think about how to use ordinary things in new ways and sparking imagination. But there's also...
View ArticleHospital Care Baskets for Kids
This post was sponsored by Floating Hospital for Children as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. There is nothing worse than seeing your child scared or in pain and being...
View ArticleDIY Clothespin Family Sign
I just love personalized family signs. They make great gifts but, honestly, I also love making them for myself! Today I'm over at Minerva Crafts showing you how to make these signs with dolly...
View ArticleFree Printable Plant Journal
It's the season of planting and Kay and I are in this year! We've started some seeds in pots and the green beans are even showing signs of life. Sure, the squirrels usually get to whatever we grow...
View ArticleSummer of Play
It started in March. "Do you know of any good enrichment programs for my 4 year old this summer?" I understand. I was there. So much pressure to make sure the kids learn everything they're...
View ArticleFlower Petal Art Ideas
Spring means flowers, the return of color after a long and dreary winter. And every year I find myself dragging my camera around with me even a little more than usual to take pictures of the lovely...
View ArticleZIPIT Pencil Case Giveaway
School hasn't even gotten out yet and already I'm thinking about back to school supplies. Hey, can I help it if I just love buying school supplies. Back-to-school I didn't so much like but the...
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