Keep your kids engaged in creative outdoor play for hours with simple baby-safe homemade sidewalk chalk paint. Unleash your child’s creativity and gain a little free time for your hot summer read this week. Whipping up a batch of this bright sidewalk paint is fast and cheap too!We love painting ’round these parts. From pizza…
Clothespin Activities for Toddlers
Toddler busy bags give moms peace and quiet. Now, who doesn’t want that?! Quiet time bags or busy bags are a great way to introduce learning into your toddler’s day with simple, low-cost preschool activities that you can put together in minutes. Clothespin busy bags are fun and educational for tots and are convenient for…
Easter Jelly Bean Poem
Today’s Easter poem activity is as delicious as it is educational for kids. I’m excited to introduce you to Mary Kate from Christianity Cove who’s got a knack for engaging and creative kids’ activities. This one’s perfect for doing at home with your kids or for sharing in Sunday School. Take it away, Mary Kate!…
Start Seedlings in Eggshell Planters
Did you know that you can start seedlings in eggshells indoors long before the winter frosts subside? Eggshells are the perfect vessel to contain and nourish tiny seedlings. They’re 100% natural and an ultra inexpensive, low-mess solution to growing a healthy, vibrant herb,vegetable, or flower garden. You can start herbs , vegetables, or even flowers…
Easter Egg Rattles
Sensory Easter egg rattles are one of the simplest toys to make and also a fantastic way to introduce your kids to musical play.They’re a perfect toy to stash in your purse for on-the-go fun and are big enough that a baby can mouth them without worries. We took one of these rattles with us…
Toddler Art Gift Guide
I still have my second grade art box. The neon pink plastic case has graduated from Crayolas to oils, crossed international borders, and never stopped inspiring me toward new artistic endeavors. My little girl now has one of her very own too. [Tweet “Stock your child’s art box with brilliant supplies he’ll love!”] Toddlers love…
Free Thanksgiving Printables for Kids
Every weekend you’re privy to to my favorite posts of the week. It’s a hodgepodge mix of things that make me grin, simplify life, or make your palette sing. This week is all about Free Thanksgiving Printables for Kids! Thanksgiving hinges on gratefulness and family. Celebrate children and watch them beg participate this November by…
Creative Fall Activities for Kids
To be honest, Autumn has never been my thing. I prefer green trees sprinkled with blossoms, warm sunshine, and magenta toenails peeking out from my sandals. Costa Rica‘s weather is just fine with me. Although my kids may not see snow until they’re five, I want them to learn about the four seasons in fun,…
