Growing up, Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday. (Well, maybe it tied with Christmas.) I loved the parade, the food, the football, the family, the big feast... all of it. In our household, being relegated to kids' table was a good thing. There were activities and crafts and ...read more
Heart-shaped cookies and crafting... That's what the after-school hour is going to look like around here on Thursday. I love celebrating Valentine's Day with the littles and I especially enjoy keeping them engaged and entertained with fun and festive activities. These adorable ...read more
Our local library is incredible. Almost every weekend, they host a free art, STEM, or learning workshop for the kids in our small community. They get to make crafts, build towers, and socialize with friends--and there's almost always a take-home treasure. A few weeks ago, my ...read more
I'm not a big football fan, but I am a major Super Bowl supporter... I mean, good food, great drinks, and lots of friends to share the fun with. What's not to love? I'm all in! I have to admit, I don't necessarily watch the game, but I try to at least follow the score and see ...read more
We're sharing an adorable ski craft created by Ludavia Harvey from our 2018 Ski Guide! When the weather isn’t cooperating for a perfect bluebird day, you can still have ski fun. Create this mini snowscape. You can do this craft one-on-one with your child or with a group of kids. ...read more
We took a trip to the local pumpkin-patch this past weekend, and the littles had an absolute ball. Nothing like a bit of crisp air and some wide-open spaces to refresh the mind and revive the soul. The husband and I must've been feeling the festive spirit too; we told the kiddos ...read more
Get into the full Halloween spirit with this super fun Pumpkin Scented Moon Sand Oobleck DIY! Haven't heard of Oobleck? Well it's all the rage in my house. The kids went from obsessing over slime making to creating Oobleck which is cornstarch and water. It's something they ...read more
I might be dating myself here, but do you remember that show, You Can't Do That on Television? ... "What makes green slime?" I used to love that gimmick as a kid, and for a brief period between 1986 and 1990, it was my personal catchphrase. Who knew that 27 years later, slime ...read more
One of my favorite summer pastimes is tie-dying tee shirts! Every summer I gather up the kids and head to the arts-and-crafts store. We fill the bin with armfuls of crafty fun things to do on those long summer days. I pick things I know will keep the kid entertained for a ...read more
Chalk! Kids young and old love brightening up the sidewalks with this messy and imaginative summer staple, and now you can make it even better with this deliciously exciting DIY craft! Ice cream anyone? When I think of summer-time fun, two things come to mind: the ice-cream ...read more
In the spirit of Mother's Day, I asked my mom to spend an afternoon with me and the kids making our own artisan soaps. Spending time with my mom is the most precious gift of all. My mom is truly my inspiration for so many DIY projects that I do. I grew up doing crafts with ...read more
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend... The most exciting two minutes in sports. (Ha!) The race of the roses has a special place in my heart since my inlaws are regular attendees, horse breeders, and Kentucky dwellers. In fact, I was lucky enough to hobnob in Millionaire's Row with ...read more
It's officially Spring! So, let's celebrate with this garden-party inspired DIY pail and basket craft. Finally, we can ditch the ski boots for rain boots, because we all know that April showers really do bring May flowers! What better way to get into the spring spirit than ...read more
Easter is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. It's a lovely holiday filled with such promise. And, as with any holiday, in our family celebrating means decorating, making tasty treats and crafting to our heart's content. My daughter was born with an artistic soul and, while ...read more
It's spring! Can you believe it? It's finally here! I know I'm not the only mama who's been anxiously awaiting winter's end... and my kiddos are even more ready for spring than I am! That's why I've been toiling away trying to come up with fun ways to make it feel like springtime ...read more
Can we talk about my favorite way to customize Christmas presents, stocking-stuffers, home décor, holiday tablescapes, and seasonal treats? It’s easy. It’s affordable. And it totally makes my craft-weary self feel like a DIY diva! Avery Design & Print Online program boasts ...read more
My four year old son and I were at a Halloween party a few days ago when he saw his first stormtrooper. "Mommy, what is THAT awesome costume?!?," he asked enthusiastically—and thus began his introduction to the world of Star Wars. My husband couldn't be happier about this ...read more
Every year, I feel like I'm at a loss at how to celebrate friends' birthdays. Treating them to dinner is always fine, but I want them to feel loved and really know that I put thought into their special day. If you have the same struggles, here's a party idea that will help get ...read more
Disclaimer: Compensation was provided by Hershey. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Hershey or Momtrends. I didn't start out the craftiest girl in the world, but having kiddos has really helped me up my DIY ...read more
It’s New Year’s Eve and the holiday season is coming to an end. It can be hard for kids (and kids at heart!) to wind down and face reality: winter, work, chores, and school. The holly jolly carefree days are over—time to take down the tree and embrace new beginnings. It’s ...read more
We stay in practically every New Year's Eve now. In fact, I think we've only actually gone out once or twice since our kids were born. Don't get me wrong...The hubs and I love a good party, but it's just easier to celebrate at home! We don't have to deal with crazy crowds or ...read more
Christmas has come and gone, but we're celebrating the holidays right on through the new year around here! My whole family is on vacation and I'm willing to bet that we aren't the only ones...And I'm also pretty sure we aren't alone in having little ones that need to be ...read more
If you've decided to take a pass on shopping today, never fear, there's still plenty of holiday fun to be had! In our house, the day after Thanksgiving always kicks off the holiday season. We put on some festive tunes, whip up a batch of hot cocoa, set out some Christmas cookies ...read more
As you sit down with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, I'm sure you'll be thinking about how thankful you are for all the blessings in your life! We certainly will be! And our kiddos will be too because we're all about teaching them an attitude of gratitude. Knowing how express ...read more
