Whenever I think about Thanksgiving, images of pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce and family gathered around the table come to mind. I can almost taste the sweet desserts and smell the turkey cooking (in our case, frying). There are many fun crafts for children to do this time of year. There [...]

I always hear how kids love the boxes their new toys come in more than the toy itself. We’ve found cardboard boxes and pieces of cardboard that come with packages to have multiple uses. My kids have used cardboard tubes as pretend telescopes and trumpets. We’ve made garages for cars, a places for [...]

It’s often the case that kids are bored at home with nothing to do and mom can’t face another costly activity. But your children’s activities don’t have to cost much and they certainly don’t have to be boring. Here are a few ideas: Take a trip to the airport. You don’t actually have [...]

Here is a video tutorial on how to make a layered lapbook. Layered lapbooks are great for adding drawings or cut out pictures that are centered around the theme of your lapbook:

We are well into summer and some Moms may be losing their minds and wondering WHAT to do to keep the kids busy and their sanity in tact! Well, here are a few family fun in the summer ideas to do as a family. Splash Day: Get the hose out or the sprinklers [...]

Here is a video tutorial on how to create a pocket lapbook. A pocket lapbook is great for carrying worksheets, lacing cards, flash cards, etc. I actually made one for my little ones and then I just glued a regular lapbook onto each side of the pocket lapbook. Click here to learn how [...]

Few things in life are more rewarding than that look of adoration in your little one’s face. As a mom, you’ve made it your business to love, protect, and care for your children, better than anyone else. Because life can get so hectic, personal fitness, for busy moms like yourself, is often sacrificed [...]

Below is a video showing you how to create the basic base for your lapbook. Later we will be featuring special lapbooks you can place inside the base manilla folder lapbook. Enjoy!

In the last post I talked about the essential starter supplies you will need to start your lap booking journey, but after I made the post I thought to myself, “Maybe I should have talked about what lap booking actually IS.” So in this post I will talk more about what lap booking [...]

Recently I came across this new thing called lap booking. Now I had seen it before and quite honestly I was a bit overwhelmed because I was trying to think of a way to incorporate it into an unschooling environment for my 10 year old, and for some reason I just couldn’t wrap [...]

I found this really great video on YouTube showing a really great craft you can do with the little ones to teach them about being thankful. This is actually a great craft for fall and Thanksgiving but I still wanted to share it with you! I also highly recommend the Little Blots Website, [...]

Toddlers, ever going, never tiring and ultimately chaotic… so just how do you find enough activities to keep them entertained? Toddlers aren’t old enough to entertain themselves or get involved in pretend play (without a little help), which means it’s up to you to keep them entertained and happy. The best activities for [...]

Why spend the money on those boring party invitations that everyone uses when you can make your own! Scrapbook stores are the perfect place to go when you want to make your own party invitations. All you have to do is visit a scrapbook supply store and your creativity will spark with ideas. [...]

Creating crafts with your kids can be a fun, yet educational process. There are so many ways that crafting can help your kids to learn things they didn’t know. Here are just a few ways your kids can learn through creating crafts: Introduce new things – Making crafts is a really good way [...]

Crafting has long been a great way to bond with kids. These days kids are so consumed with technology that they often don’t even know what making crafts means. Make a connection – If you are having trouble connecting with your child, try crafting with her. Find a fun craft that you know [...]

EGG CARTON CREATIONS Empty, clean egg cartons Cut along the bottom of three connected cups of an egg carton. Set cups bottom up. Make a face on the end cup with a felt pen or crayon. To make an antennae, curl the ends of 2 (2″) pieces of pipe cleaner and stick them [...]

GELATIN CRITTERS 2 env. unflavored gelatin 1 pkg. (4 – 1/2 c. servings) sugar free strawberry-banana flavor gelatin 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 c. boiling water In a medium bowl, stir gelatins together with a fork. Stir cinnamon into boiling water until dissolved. Add water to gelatin and stir until dissolved. Pour [...]

HOMEMADE MODELING CLAY 1 c. flour 1 c. salt 1 tbsp. powdered alum (opt.) Water Mix just enough water to make it smooth and workable. If clay gets dry, mix in a little more water. Store tightly covered. CHRISTMAS SPONGE ART White paper Scissors Dry sponge Ballpoint pen Water colors (red & green) [...]

Soap Bubbles 1 c. of soap flakes or 1/4 c. of liquid dish soap 1 c. of water 1/2 tsp. of cooking oil Mix in cup or old juice can. This makes a good outdoor or bath tub play idea! No Cook Paste A handful of flour Water ( a little at a [...]

Play Dough 1 c. of salt 1 1/2 c. of Flour 1/2 c. of water 2 tbsp. of oil Few drops of food coloring (optional) Mix thoroughly and store in plastic bag or covered jar. Children can pull and pound and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. If left to dry it will [...]

Kids of all ages love to craft. If you have younger kids, here are some really fun craft ideas to try with them: Finger Painting All small kids love the messy feeling of finger painting. Put an old shirt or paper apron on your children before giving them the paints. For an even [...]