I don't know about you, but when I need a craft to do with my kids, I usually need something that can be ready for their little hands to do in mere minutes and doesn't require a great deal of supervision. There are two main reasons for this: I am not great at planning ahead, and I usually need something to occupy the kids while I cook dinner. This craft is perfect for both! All ...
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12 Days of Christmas: Twiggy Tree Ornament
On the second day of Christmas.... We made Twiggy Tree Christmas Ornaments. I thought they turned out really cute, but my favorite part of this craft was the fact that my kids spent an hour or so outside playing together, trying to find the perfect twigs for the project. Anyone else needing to occupy kids for a while during the holidays? Just me? Oh well. To make the ...
12 Days of Christmas…with Kids!
So, I sort of fell off the face of the earth in November. I mean, I did post EVERY SINGLE DAY in October so I deserved a month off, right? Actually, I think I just ran out of words for a while. To make up for it, I have a little something fun planned for this month. If you're anything like me, the thought of the holidays is a little overwhelming to you. I have enough ...
How to Plan the Perfect Dinosaur Dig Birthday Party
So, Dino Boy turned four yesterday, and we HAD to celebrate. For a few weeks, he toyed with the ideas of other birthday party themes, but true to form, he finally said, "I just want another dinosaur birthday party!" Last year, we had a dinosaur egg hunt, which was easy because his birthday was pretty close to Easter and eggs were in easy supply. We decided to ...