Apr 06 2025
Dyeing Easter eggs with ingredients from the kitchen is a simple way to create beautiful colors without a boxed dye kit. Red cabbage can produce shades of blue, turmeric creates sunny yellow eggs, onion skins make warm orange and rust tones, and beets can add soft pinks and reddish hues. Natural Easter egg dyes tend …
Apr 03 2025
Spring crafts are even more fun when a handful of simple supplies can turn into something colorful and cheerful. Pipe cleaners and beads are perfect for that kind of project. With just a few chenille stems and pony beads, kids can make bright spring flowers, colorful dragonflies, little bouquets, and decorations for cards, gifts, and …
Jun 14 2024
With Father’s Day only being a few days away, I thought I should post one more craft to give you a few more to choose from. This craft is great for children of any age and you can actually tailor it to suit the Dad. What you will need: A box that can be opened …
Mar 29 2024
Every year I have boiled those wonderful eggs so that I could spend a few hours coating myself in food dye just for the simple enjoyment of the experience. For all children, egg dying is a wonderful experience and my children look forward to it every year. My biggest problem with dying eggs was that I …
Oct 11 2023
Halloween is the perfect excuse to pull out the paint, paper, glue, googly eyes, and all those odds and ends hiding in the craft cupboard. You don’t need complicated supplies or expert crafting skills to make something fun, either. Some of the best Halloween decorations begin with ordinary items like paper plates, mason jars, cardboard, …
Aug 13 2023
There is something strangely cinematic about going back to school. Fresh notebooks, new schedules, awkward introductions, crowded hallways, cafeteria politics, first crushes, intimidating teachers, and the feeling that an entirely new chapter might begin on Monday morning have inspired generations of movies. That makes late summer the perfect time for a back-to-school movie marathon. Whether …
Aug 08 2023
Summer is full of things worth coloring: bright beach umbrellas, towering sandcastles, tropical fish, juicy watermelon, surfboards, sunshine, and days spent outdoors. These summer coloring pages capture some of the season’s happiest sights while giving kids an easy activity for quiet afternoons, road trips, summer break, or a little downtime after playing outside. Set out …
Aug 05 2023
Summer is a wonderful time for little hands to paint, squish, stick, stamp, and explore. At age three, children are still developing fine motor skills, learning how different materials feel, and discovering that making art can be just as much about the process as the finished project. The best summer crafts for 3-year-olds are simple, …
Jul 11 2023
Summer has a way of feeling wonderfully endless at the beginning and surprisingly long by the time someone announces, “I’m bored,” for the fifth time before lunch. Fortunately, memorable family activities don’t require an elaborate vacation or a packed calendar. Some of the best summer days can happen in the backyard, at a local park, …
Jul 10 2023
Frozen yogurt, coconut, and banana make healthier pops Nothing puts a smile on your child’s face like an icy cold snack after a long day at the playground. Swap out the sugary snack for these homemade frozen yogurt and coconut banana pops. “They’re so easy and so tasty, your kids won’t even realize they’re eating …
