As 21st century parents, we are constantly competing with technology for our children’s attention and getting off devices to enjoy outdoor family activities can be a struggle. Between iPads, Facebook, Xbox and YouTube, you can almost go an entire summer without interacting with your child–except to nag them to do their chores. Although this makes […]
Family Activities & Crafts
Family Activities such as fun family game ideas, fun things to do with kids and family fun crafts. Art crafts for kids and craft ideas adults will love too.
10 Great Summer Crafts Kids Will Love
I decided to compile an inspirational list of ideas that you and your family can do this Summer in your very own backyard! Choosing only ten fun summer crafts kids will love turned out to be harder than I expected. I narrowed it down going with affordable DIY-projects and crafts that any family could take […]
10 Boredom Buster Sidewalk Chalk Ideas Kids Will Love
The summer months are such a fun time of the year! It’s my most favorite season. I love how the kids are off of school and we get to spend time together doing all sorts of things. There are days though when we just want to spend most of the day at home instead of […]
Educational and Fun Memorial Day Crafts For Kids
Holidays are my absolute favorite! Memorial Day in particular has a special place in my heart. When growing up as a preteen and teenager, I remember Memorial Day as being surrounded by family and all of my grandparents telling war stories. Though stories are educational and entertaining, sometimes explaining Memorial Day to younger children are […]
Craft and Scissor Safety Tips for Young Children
One of the many areas where we can do our part to keep kids safe is right at home. As a do-it-yourself enthusiast, I know just how much fun a craft project can be for a little one. However, I’m also aware of the risks that can accompany crafts for kids if you’re not careful. […]
5 Fun May Day Crafts For Children
May is by far my favorite month, and you may be thinking “Oh but Lindsey, that’s just because your birthday is in May.” But in all seriousness, I’ve always eagerly looked forward to May, even as a child. May is a month full of celebrations for all you non-birthday people out there too! There’s Mother’s […]
DIY Mason Jar Planter: Create Your Own Herb Garden
Here in Michigan the weather is finally warming up during the day and staying warm enough at night that we can really start our garden. Until recently it was still getting so cold at night that the plants weren’t safe outside. This year we are starting a pallet garden with many vegetables. While we love […]