crafts

This summer, my daughter and I read Harry Potter And the Sorceror's Stone together. It's a little too advanced for her reading level, so I did most of the reading. But I knew she would love the magical story line. We had several other friends who were also reading the first Harry ...read more

School is back in session, and to ease yourself in, why not do some easy crafting? This DIY cactus rock garden will not only provide some much-needed zen, it's also functional as a photo-holder. This one requires low skill to pull off and is also incredibly affordable. Try in on ...read more

Cinderella has always been a favorite princess of little girls. With the newest live action movie released earlier this year, we've fallen in love with Cinderella all over again. Here is a sneak peek into our Cinderella's Royal Ball and how we hosted a magical party fit for a ...read more

The new school year is just around the corner. One of the traditions I love most is the back to school photo. This fun cardboard craft is easy to make and will look awesome in those pictures. Let's get busy making a first day of school sign craft here. Related: How to make a ...read more

For some of you, hearing the words "back to school" is cause for concern, dread, or even fear. I think it mostly stems form feeling unprepared or rushed. To take some of that anxiety out of the equation, here's a quick (and calming!) craft that doubles as an adorable adornment, ...read more

Camp Mom is in session. While my almost six year old big boy goes to our town's summer recreation program, my little lady bug is stuck at home with yours truly. She loves me and all, but I know my social butterfly would want to be playing and crafting and singing and running with ...read more

It seems like all the summer holidays can use a great red, white and blue craft for the kids. This summer, we plan to keep the kids entertained with this kid's pom pom flag craft. It's easy and involves a bit of recycling too. Related: How to make your own dinosaur egg With ...read more

Easter is coming soon (it's Sunday, April 17th) and we're excited to celebrate at home with a small family gathering. Since I always enjoy a pretty tablescape, I enlisted the help of my favorite crafter to repurpose cardboard boxes into Easter egg table decorations.  This easy ...read more

We got green and crafty by creating these fun skis for kids. Winter is still going strong, but not everyone can get to the mountains. This craft involves nature (check out those ski poles) and recycling. It's easy to put together and will spark your kiddo's imagination. These ...read more

My kiddos love holidays—every holiday! They don’t discriminate. So, even if we aren’t technically Irish, we still make a big deal of St. Patrick’s Day. We wear green, we chase Leprechauns, we hunt for that veritable pot of gold, and we eat ALL the corned beef and cabbage. (It’s ...read more

I don't know about you, but right around January 1st I have shopping fatigue. The powers that be have tried to make Valentine's Day a shopping opportunity. I'm not too keen on that. I think flowers are the right choice and other than that, we need to focus on the sweet side of ...read more

With Christmas right around the corner, a lot of moms are struggling with what to do with the kiddos while we count down to Christmas. This fun cardboard Christmas tree craft will make the most of your delivery boxes and keep the kids busy as they wait for Santa. I know you've ...read more

In our ever-growing consumer world, it can be tough to teach kids what it means to be grateful. With Thanksgiving coming up, we are sharing this craft to teach our kids what it means to be thankful. It's the perfect time to take on this easy Thanksgiving craft and make a ...read more

We lived in Germany for a few years, and it was wonderful. While we were there, we learned lots of things about Germany and celebrated new holidays. One of our favorite German holidays to celebrate was St. Martin's Day or Lanternenumzug. Related: Celebrate with kids around the ...read more

One of our favorite fall traditions is to have family movie/craft night. Spookley the Square Pumpkin is not only the perfect movie for the holiday season, but it also has an important anti-bullying message. In a world where the only good pumpkins are round pumpkins, Spookley the ...read more

Do you love making crafts with your kids? This season we're trying to resurrect the bat as a beloved Halloween icon. COVID in large part was responsible for generating some serious ill will towards our flying bat friends, but with our new Halloween craft, we think you'll start ...read more

Can you smell fall in the air? On my last few hikes, I've started to see leaves falling along the path. It got me thinking about getting kids to spend time in nature. Our go-to crafting editor created this easy fall leaf paint project craft for kids. Related: How to make your own ...read more