When creating with kids, don’t worry about stocking the craft cabinet with art supplies purchased from the craft store. You don’t need to spend much money to provide kids with a well-rounded sensory experience. Instead of buying new paper at the store, save junk mail and used computer paper for kids to use in their art projects. Tin or aluminum cans can be recycled for hundreds … [Read more...] about Tin Can Planters- Eco Friendly Kids Craft Project
Outdoor Winter Activities For Kids
With the cold weather setting in, it can be tempting to huddle up in the house all winter. While quality family time can definitely be had snuggled in front of the television, it is still important to get the kids outside once in a while to enjoy some winter sports or winter fun activity for the whole family. Here are some outdoor winter activities kids will … [Read more...] about Outdoor Winter Activities For Kids
10 New Year Celebration Ideas For Family Fun
For as long as I can remember our New Year's Eve celebrating has been a family affair. When my parents were younger we would all gather at their home with all of our spouses and our children. We'd bring lots of food and drink and we would play games until well after we rang in the New Year. Now the tradition is a little different and we usually celebrate New Year's … [Read more...] about 10 New Year Celebration Ideas For Family Fun
Gingerbread House Ideas For The Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching and there is excitement in the air. Your children may have certain expectations and their happiness is your happiness. If you’re looking for a holiday activity or Christmas craft that will keep your kids engaged and allow you to participate in a safe and fun way, then building a gingerbread house is a perfect holiday activity. Here are … [Read more...] about Gingerbread House Ideas For The Holiday Season
Teracube: Safe Phones For Kids [Review & Giveaway]
As parents, this has been a hard decade or so to manage our children's electronic exposure. It seems like every single kid has a cell phone and it can be hard to say no in that environment. In addition, our often busy, hectic lifestyles tend to require that our children have their own phones so that we can communicate about important things like pick up times and changes in … [Read more...] about Teracube: Safe Phones For Kids [Review & Giveaway]
Rain Gutter Maintenance: How To Care For Gutters
As a home owner, gutters are important in directing water away from your home to protect your basement and/or foundation. While well-functioning gutters help prevent water damage, they are still something you don't want to think about too often! Once rain gutters are properly installed, they do require a small amount of gutter maintenance to ensure they keep functioning … [Read more...] about Rain Gutter Maintenance: How To Care For Gutters
How To Organize Your Old Items For Donation
Some people are blessed to have more than they need. Other people and families are less fortunate and can't afford basic needs. Therefore, if you're looking to get rid of old items and do something good, a donation is a perfect opportunity to do both. What is useless to one person is often very valuable to another. Especially if you have three of something and they have … [Read more...] about How To Organize Your Old Items For Donation