My gift list is long this season. The number of gifts for babies and toddlers that I need to purchase keeps growing and growing. This year, instead of heading down the plastic filled isles of a box store, I’m heading to the handmade heaven of Etsy. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are …
Throughout the year, little gift giving opportunities pop up. From stocking stuffers to Easter baskets, Switch Witch baskets to Teacher Appreciation. I combed through Etsy and found you some amazing Handmade Gifts Under $15. Perfect to throw in a basket or finish off a baby shower gift. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post …
I went window shopping. But instead of window shopping in a store that I know hubby won’t walk into, I went window shopping at Etsy and found some amazing Handmade Gift Ideas for Moms. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the …
One of the best go-to mediums to pull out with little ones would have to be pipe cleaners. You can turn them into about anything, they are great for fine motor play, and the possibilities for play-based learning are endless! We have gathered some great Pipe Cleaner Crafts & Activities for you to try out! …
Find out all about teal pumpkins and what they mean. Sure they’re beautiful, but they stand for a really amazing cause. Learn all the details and get some inspiration for making your own teal pumpkins. What Does a Teal Pumpkin Mean? Have been noticing teal pumpkins popping up in your neighborhood? Do you see them …
Earlier this year I shared with you how we love to make brined pumpkin seeds… now I want to share with you a way to season them for the perfect combination of sweet and savory. We always make a batch of classic seeds, a mixture of sea salt and seasoning salt, but this year we …
Make fun melted crayon pumpkins, but give them an unexpected twist! This Halloween craft is perfect for kids and adults. Make fall decorations that wow! Melted Crayon Pumpkins Do you have a bunch of broken crayons at home? Have you seen all of the fun melted crayon pumpkins out there? Well, this one is a …
We love to carve pumpkins and we love our pumpkins seeds. This is another one of My Man’s specialties. A few years back he started to make Brined Pumpkin Seeds. We have never looked back!Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we …
We fully believe that play-based learning is the best way to teach your young children. As we write about in our book, The Undeniable Power of Play, we really encourage you to set up fun activities to let your child explore and develop through play. We have gathered some great Robot Crafts & Activities for …
This easy spider craft with pipe cleaners is the perfect non-scary Halloween craft for preschoolers. Plus we sneak in a bit of fine motor skill-building. Always a plus! Spider craft with pipe cleaners There may only be one thing that I like better than a fun craft that my little one can help with. That …
My fridge is always covered. Between magnets, pictures, and notes there is always plenty to help distract my youngest while I make dinner. We have a new addition that I wanted to share with you today, our button tic tac toe magnet game. Now my youngest doesn’t really get tic tac toe quite yet… But, her toddler learning …
Halloween is right around the corner and while I really want my kiddos to wear handmade Halloween costumes, I have no idea when I’m going to find the time to make them this year…not to mention the fact that my sewing skills are next to nothing. So this year, I’m heading to Etsy to get the …
Create an amazing plastic pumpkin totem pole for your front porch. Turn inexpensive plastic pumpkins into Halloween decorations that wow! Plastic Pumpkin Totem Pole You know those bright and cheap plastic pumpkins you always see at the store? The pumpkin pails that are only about $1 apiece? What if I told you that you can turn those fake …
Even though the kids are back to school we still like to keep a few quick grab activities. We created a great fall printable pack that is full of them! Today we are sharing one with you for free, our Printable Autumn Crown! This printable is great because it can be used so many different …
Are you ready for fall? Do your kids need something to help them get out and enjoy the new season? Are you ready to create memories with your family? After the success of our Road Trip Boredom Book, we wanted to offer you some Printable Fall Activities! We love bringing you things to keep your kiddos …
A few leaves have already started falling here in Kentucky! So I thought it was time to start coming up with some fun new fall crafts! These toilet paper tube pumpkins are a fun little activity. You can do them with your toddler or let your older kids create on their own! Add them to …
If you know anything about the game of Minecraft you would know that it all starts with a single brick. The whole game is made of them. Making DIY Minecraft Bricks was a challenge, but I knew we needed them to bring the game to life. What you need for you DIY Minecraft Bricks: Cardboard. …
I had been very busy creating lots of props for J’s Minecraft party. I had this great idea to bring the game to life and I needed quite a few items to pull it off. I created these DIY Minecraft Pickaxes out of wood. It is one of the first items you can make in …