For small children, the first day of school is an exciting prospect, but it can also be difficult for some to make the transition from home to the classroom. Leaving behind the familiarity of home, including favorite toys and belongings, can be downright daunting for little people! My son has had the same stuffed puppy dog,…
Kid-Friendly Projects
First-Day-of-School Interviews for Kids (Free Printables)
As a parent, the first day of school is always emotional for me. I am simultaneously so proud of the little people my children are becoming, but also wistful at how quickly the years seem to pass! Because I never want to forget the little things about them that I hold so dear today, this…
Colorblock Canvases (Kids’ Art Project)
Artwork that makes a stylish statement AND allows the kiddos to flex their creative muscles? Sign me up! I love today’s idea from Holly at My Sister’s Suitcase! *** I love creating simple art pieces that add a personal touch to the spaces in our home. I have two boys, 5 and 7, who always…
Raising Butterflies with Children
Last summer, I started a new tradition with my children. We raised our very own butterfly “family” from teensy larvae all the way until they were ready to be released into our back yard! This was an activity we all loved, and it was a terrific learning opportunity for all of us. To start, I…
Travel Bingo Game (Free Printables!)
With summer upon us, roadtrip season is in full swing. And as a parent of four young children, anything that keeps them happy in the car is a very welcome thing! Today I am going to share a game I am planning to play with my kiddos during our summer travels: Travel Bingo! This bingo…
Fathers’ Day Photo Collage Update
Hello, everyone!Since last Thursday, the printables from my Fathers’ Day Photo Collage project have been downloaded almost 6,000 times! Wow!! In case you are on the lookout for a terrific last-minute gift for a dad in your life, head over to that post where you can access all of the files I shared for that…
“World’s Best Daddy” Keepsake Book + Free Printables
The best dads are a precious commodity. They wipe noses and bottoms.They play catch until their arms are like Jello.They tell their little ones every day how much they are loved and cherished so they never doubt it for a minute.With all of that under their belt, I believe every daddy out there deserves to…
3D Paper Wall Flowers
Good morning, everyone! I am so incredibly excited to announce that over the next few weeks, I am going to add some new additions to the PS Team. My first splendid contributor to introduce is the incredibly talented Megan from The Homes I Have Made. Her projects have always drawn me in with their incredible…
Toddler Bib & Smock Pattern
I have always loved the idea behind the terry bibs made of hand towels that slip right over the child’s head, much like this one: The only problem? My kids all have ginormous heads, so making a neck opening large enough to accommodate their colossal craniums makes it so the bib hangs down too low…
Donut Bunny Pops (Easter Creative Carousel!)
If you’re on the hunt for a last-minute Easter treat that will delight little ones of all ages, these donut bunny pops might just be the ticket. What I love most about these donut pops is that they use as their foundation a ready-made, readily available ingredient (store-bought mini donuts) and they allow you to…