My (Jennifer here) family seems to be almost living outside this week! We’re eating at least one meal a day out on the patio table and, if we’re home, we’re playing out in the backyard. I’m loving it! So, for today’s craft it …Read the Rest
Crafts
Bubble and Sidewalk Chalk Recipe
How do you measure the beginning of summer? For me (Jennifer), it has little to do with Memorial Day weekend or Ballpark franks (remember those commercials?). In this stage of life, it’s the first time the kids run in the sprinkler. It’s the …Read the Rest
Canvas wall art with silhouettes- creating a personal touch
I don’t know about you, but spring time really sets my inner-Martha Stewart into motion. I want to clean, organize, and spruce up my living area. I have a few walls in my house that I like to change-up every …Read the Rest
Mother’s Day Craft Idea: Fingerprint bead bracelet
Here’s a Mother’s Day Craft Idea that is as unique as you are! I wanted to celebrate my Mother’s Day by doing a fun craft with my kids, but this is also a great idea for Grandmothers too! Here’s what …Read the Rest
Grow “Plant Pets” with Kids of All Ages
It’s Jennifer here and I’m having a hard time dealing with the reality that I’m writing about a spring time craft while snow is falling just outside of my window. Aye! Pure Michigan, right?! Nevermind Michigan’s weather, because this is a …Read the Rest
Inexpensive home decor – thinking outside (or inside) the box
My family is in the middle of a major home improvement project. Actually, that’s a tad wee little bit of an understatement. We’ve almost finished with our addition, and then we’ll start saving to rebuild where the original house stands. …Read the Rest
2nd Butterfly Craft & Chance to Win Tickets to Meijer Gardens!
This contest is closed. Congratulations to our winner Melissa A.! Butterflies are still in bloom at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & we have one more chance for you to win tickets to go! A trip to the Meijer Gardens screams …Read the Rest
St. Patrick’s Day craft and activity (all in ONE!)
Before we start looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day, I just want to call attention to the previous Butterfly assignment. So far, we have a few submissions on the Flickr stream. They look WONDERFUL!!! (The art teacher in …Read the Rest
Flat Stanley: a fun adventure and academic lessons all in one!
My older son is in first grade. He’s in this in-between reading stage where he’s getting bored with Arthur books… …but isn’t quite ready for Hardy Boys. Enter: The Flat Stanley Collection Box Set The basic premise of the Flat …Read the Rest
Easy Decor for Kid’s Rooms
I’m always looking for an inexpensive way to decorate my kids walls. Here’s a very cheap way to pull it off and put your creative powers to use. First, pick up a blank canvas at one of the big box …Read the Rest
Homemade Valentines
Think outside of the box this Valentines day! Here are 2 cute and easy Valentines for your family to pass out this year! Valentines are oh so fun to receive and give but making them, in my opinion, is more than half …Read the Rest
Free Stylin’ Valentine Kids Craft
I don’t know about you, but I’m excited to see January draw to a close. It seems like the month drags on for-ever! And, I love Febuary! VALENTINE’S DAY!!! Doing holiday crafts with my boys is one of my …Read the Rest
Painting Hand & Footprints: Let Your Kids Make Their Mark
My kids leave their mark ALL OVER our house. Some marks I scrub out vigorously while I work just as hard to preserve the ones that mark the stage of life we’re in. Recently, my eyes have been drawn to the marks all …Read the Rest
DIY Puffy Paint!
I stumbled upon this recipe for do-it-yourself puffy paint, and loved its simplicity. I also loved that I had everything for this craft in the pantry! To start, you need three ingredients: 1) Self-rising flour 2) Water 3) Food coloring …Read the Rest
Easy Sweater Monster Puppets
Recycling is finally in vogue. And so are retro-looking toys. And my son is VERY into monsters and puppets these days. Add in a half-hour of craft-spiration and you get… I think they are kind of cute, in that I-have-to-love-you-you’re-my-relative …Read the Rest
Frosted Windows: No Mess Painting
Messy Painting with Kids Looking for a quick and mess- free craft? Here it is! My kids love to paint and sometimes you need to ramp up the fun and control the mess! This craft uses a great trick …Read the Rest
