Eye Spy Some Play-Doh Fun!
For the last week Sydney and I have been eager to receive our first box from BabbaCo…. and it finally came in yesterday! BabbaCo is a monthly subscription activity box, and we are excited to dig in...
View ArticleFourth of July Art
Today we are working on some Fourth of July crafts as we get excited for fireworks tomorrow night! This morning Sydney was hard at work making firework paintings. I saw the idea over at Rust &...
View ArticleFourth of July Ribbon Dancers
As promised this morning, here are our ribbon dancers along with a tutorial! They are quick and easy to make, and a fun, safe alternative to sparklers. I’m hoping the ribbon dancers and dollar store...
View ArticlePlaying with Moon Sand
Sticking with the BabbaBox theme from earlier this week (Sun, Moon, & Stars), we decided to explore and play with moon sand. I found several recipes for cloud dough online which include mixing...
View ArticleDollarstore Craft : Decorating Birdhouses
This afternoon we are breaking out our paints and other goodies from the craft cabinet, and decorating birdhouses! This is a fun activity for kids of all ages, and can help with dexterity, learning...
View ArticleSock Octopus Craft for Kids
Good morning! If you’re having a raining day like we are, then I have just the craft for you. I saw the idea on pinterest and had to give it a try. It’s perfect for those lonely socks that just...
View ArticleCreative Kids : Learning About Insects with Paint
Today we are having fun learning about bugs! Sydney has been very interested in insects lately, so I picked up a bunch of little critters at the store. I thought the toys could help cure her fear of...
View ArticleTraveling With Kids
We are having a fabulous time relaxing and visiting with family and friends in Hawaii. But, before we arrived in paradise, we first needed to survive a 9 hr flight. With a 3 year old. I tried to...
View ArticleColoring Flowers with Kids
Before leaving for vacation Sydney and I had fun coloring flowers. I thought it would help me teach her about plants, and how they need water to stay alive…. Well it didn’t quite turn out as...
View ArticleFall Artwork : Finger Print Trees
I am beyond ready for fall weather, so I think it’s time to break out the apple and pumpkin spice candles. And, time to decorate the house with some autumn artwork made by cute little hands,...
View ArticleFall Pasta Necklaces
Today we are making jewelry! Fall pasta necklaces, to be exact. It’s a simple and inexpensive project that’s guaranteed to keep you and your little one entertained this afternoon. And the best part...
View ArticleDIY Halloween Costume : Garden Flower
Today I am sharing a costume tutorial I put together for the lovely people at ThredUp. This is a fun, no sew tutorial that will help you turn your little cutie into a garden flower with birds and...
View ArticleFeatured on PBS
I’m really excited PBS has featured my telescope craft on their website today! You can check it out here. I hope everyone’s having a great Tuesday!
View Article10 Rainy Day Projects For Kids
After a very chilly night of tricks and treats, and a little too much candy, Sydney and I are feeling a under the weather today. As a result, we have decided to spend the entire afternoon relaxing...
View ArticleShaving Cream Art : Snowmen
Last week Sydney and I got messy and had fun with shaving, cream, glitter, and construction paper. Shaving cream can be used for all sorts of fun learning and art with toddlers & preschoolers. We...
View ArticleDIY Kids Valentines Day Peter Pan Collar
I did this project with Syd, but it can be done by anyone, big or small! It just takes a few simple supplies: - paper, pencil & scissors to make a pattern - felt or other fabric and ribbon -...
View ArticleDIY Finger Print Valentines
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and this year is Sydney’s first Vday at school. So, we have been hard at work on some DIY Valentines! All we used was an ink pad, card stock, pen, and her cute...
View ArticleSprouting Eggs
For the last couple weeks Sydney has been learning about plants and growth, and sprouting some beans. And now we’ve added the plants to our easter egg centerpiece. We used egg shells as planters....
View ArticleDIY Spring Felt Flower Box Craft
Good morning! I hope everyone is set and ready for a great weekend! I am really excited to share a DIY feature I did for Delighted Magazine! Sydney and I had so much fun with it. You can check...
View ArticleCrafts for Kids : Raindrop Suncatchers
These suncatchers are easy to create, and Sydney had lots of fun making them! All we used was wax paper, a marker, white paper, school glue, and a few shades of blue tissue paper. Sketch your cloud...
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