Happy Halloween! I’m excited to officially review the kids costume choices for 2013. I think themed costumes are a lot of fun, but they are definitely to the age where they want to pick their own costumes. I’m totally okay with that. It actually makes it easier on me. Finding themes they can both agree […]
Light-up Trick or Treat Pail
When Halloween merchandise first started showing up in stores, I heard some people talk about light-up trick or treat buckets. I couldn’t find any but it sounded like something that would be fun to try and create myself. I eventually did find some in the store, but they were a lot smaller than a standard […]
Beaded Pipe Cleaner Spiders
Today I’m sharing a great Halloween craft tutorial that is perfect for kids. Well really it’s great for anyone, but this is a very appropriate craft for smaller children. These beaded pipe cleaner spiders have a very small supply list, so there is a good chance you have almost everything you need already. Today I […]
Tooth Fairy Monster Pillows
We hit an exciting milestone in our house this morning. My daughter lost her first tooth. She has been so anxious to lose a tooth ever since her big brother lost one about 2 years ago. She is so anxious for the tooth fairy to visit her AND she really wanted a monster tooth fairy […]
Passport to Imagination – Craft classes at Michael’s
I am continuing on my crusade to keep my kids from dying of boredom this summer. So far we have been pretty successful in avoiding the dreaded, “I’m bored!” One way we are doing that is by attending Passport to Imagination at Michael’s. From June 17 – August 2nd, Michael’s offers a craft class for […]
Patriotic Perler Beads
Today I am sharing a fun patriotic craft for kids. I have struggled this summer coming up with activities that both my 7 year old boy and 5 year old girl will both enjoy. My 7 year old LOVES video games and is not really into arts and crafts. He does loves math and patterns […]
Michael’s Summer Adventure Challenge
Summer time is officially upon us. The kids have been out of school for two weeks and yet we manage to stay just as busy as ever. I think it’s because I enrolled my 5 year old in a Jumpstart Kindergarten program 4 days a week for the month of June. This month, Michael’s has asked […]
