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As a stay at home mom to two young kids I have gone through some ups and downs when it comes to my weight. Today I want to share some tips on how to maintain weight as a SAHM– or even how to lose weight if that is your goal! Technically this is a sponsored…
As soon as it gets warm around here I tend to start thinking about Easter ideas, so today I am sharing one of the Easter Egg Decorating Ideas that we are trying this year. I’m not sure if you are familiar with the phenomenon of Zentangle but I’d first read about it on one of my most…
Today’s post is another DIY Toy in our series of construction related recycled crafts. It was super simple to put together and my toddler has been playing with it ever since I made it! Months ago I was talking to my friend Georgina over at Craftulate all about how her son was really into construction vehicles and that…
It’s time for another week’s Fine Motor Fridays, a collaborative weekly series where we share playful fine motor skills activities. Today my contribution is filed under Fun Easter Egg Ideas! I’ve added some affiliate links to help if you want any specific materials. These coffee filter princesses are the perfect Egg Cups if you have a…
What if your child would need blood transfusions every three weeks unless someone stepped in to help? What would you do to help? Today I am sharing a special story- a true story- and I’m asking you not just to read it but to feel it. If you can feel it, together we might just…
Welcome back to another edition of the Virtual Book Club for Kids! I’m so excited to be joining my bloggy friends during this Margaret Wise Brown month with our Goodnight Moon book words activities! I’ve got a free printable as well as affiliate links to make sure you’ve got all the materials you need for…
Yesterday I shared with you a super fun Tinker Bell Slippers Tutorial that my daughter thought of and today I would love to some super cute Tinker Bell and the NeverBeast coloring pages and Printables! These free printables and coloring pages were graciously shared with me by Collective Bias and Disney in connection with the new…
Today I am sharing a super simple DIY Project to pair with Tinker Bell and Legend of the NeverBeast as part of a shop compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TinkandNeverbeast #CollectiveBias. These Tinker Bell Slippers are super cute and super simple! My 4 year old daughter- excuse me-…
Welcome back to the Busy Bags Blog hop, a monthly themed blog hop to bring you fun, easy ideas to keep kids busy. Today it is all about Rainbow Activities! Busy bags are meant to be simple activities you can put together into bags or boxes and just grab one when your child could use…
We have been on a DIY Toys kick lately. I can’t help it, I like to tinker! We been having so much fun with our cardboard crafts, and today’s DIY Steamroller toy falls in that category. I think tinkering runs in my family. Both my parents like to make and do. My mom is an electrician…
We recently have been playing with glow-in-the-dark stars and I was inspired to do an activity about constellations for kids. Our connecting star magnets could not have been easier to set up. Come check them out, I added some affiliate links to make it easy to whip up your own set! As a kid one…
Today I am joining a fantastic group of bloggers on the closing day of the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge. This week was all about showing kindness to friends so I’m sharing some DIY Gifts with Shrinky Dinks that you can make with recycled materials or store bought items. The 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, hosted by…
Welcome back to Fine Motor Fridays! It’s another week of playful, creative fine motor skills activities. Today I am sharing some easy and fun writing activities for kids using what I’m calling a Glitter Stardust Writing Tray. Today’s entry into our writing activities category involves a new play recipe for us. Glitter stardust is totally…
Today’s post is a little different from my normal fine motor idea or DIY toy tutorial. It is a book review for some lovely Montessori resources that we found at our library recently. They were in with the baby board books at our library but they are much more than your average board book so…
Coming at you today with some super simple pre writing activities for toddlers. Nothing crazy and very low-prep. Lately I feel like I have just been sharing the simplest things. Like really, you turned a box into a bulldozer blade? Congrats! It’s the kind of thing that I’d do to occupy the kids while I…
Well this should come as no shocker to my long time fans- today I’m sharing not only a DIY Toy, but ones that are also Pouch Cap Crafts. These upcycled crafts are colorful, fun and easy to put together! Oh- I am also sharing a couple affiliate links for anyone who is unfamiliar with the…
Time for yet another easy and fun DIY Toy tutorial! Today I’m sharing one of our cardboard crafts, it’s a super easy cardboard box bulldozer blade! As usual I’ve the tutorial below, including affiliate links. My two year old son has many obsessions. Yesterday I told you about his Rocket Ship obsession. Today it’s all…
In a world of store-bought toys, I can’t help but get caught up in the fun of creating my own DIY Toys every now and then. These DIY Rocket Ship Toys are my latest creation! This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. My 2 year old son…
Welcome back to Fine Motor Friday! We are back with playful fine motor skills ideas today as we share fun writing activities for toddlers and preschoolers! My son is 2 1/2 going on 20, I think. Like many younger siblings, he always wants to do whatever big sis is doing. Any writing utensils she uses,…
Welcome back to Fine Motor Friday! We are on quite a Valentine’s Day kick around here, and today’s DIY Valentine’s Day Shirts are no exception! These t-shirts would be cute to make for a class Valentine’s Party or as a Valentine’s Day gift for someone special. If you are ever looking for an awesome Halloween…
