In my last Why-Didn’t-I-Think-of-That? roundup, I shared an idea I recently found at Skip to My Lou for some ingenious little tags to hang on your door announcing to neighborhood kiddos when it is or isn’t okay for children to head out and play. What a great way to manage situations that can make for…
Kid-Friendly Projects
A+ Teacher Photo Collage (Teacher Appreciation Idea)
This week has been teacher appreciation week at my oldest son’s school, and I wanted to make a little something to give to his teacher to let her know how much we truly value all she does for her students. As I was considering what type of project to put together, I immediately thought of…
Neighborhood Photo Scavenger Hunt
Next week marks the beginning of spring break for us, and any mom knows the key to successful (and sane!) break for all is to come up with activities that will keep kids happily entertained. Today I thought I’d share an idea I came up with last summer that would be perfect for an afternoon…
Magnetic Refrigerator Art Frames
Do you ever find yourself bitten by the organizing bug? Now that things are cruising along beautifully with my new hallway “mudroom” command center, I am finding myself wanting to reclaim more and more of our home from the clutter.With the magnetic board I created for my hallway project, I no longer have to count…
12 Great Children’s Books
Books play such a huge role in our family, as I mentioned when I shared about how my kids and I made book donation totes to deliver to those in need. Reading is something I have done with all four of my children since they were tiny infants, as I feel strongly that establishing a love of…
Book Donation Totes
Happy Presidents’ Day, everyone! With many school-aged kids enjoying a day off, I thought today would be the perfect opportunity to share a project that enables children to use their creativity to benefit others! Books are the most crucial part of any child’s educational foundation. Sadly, there are all too many kids who lack a…
Magnetic Fishing Game Craft
As a mom of four little ones, I truly appreciate a good craft project. Any parent knows, however, that there is a conundrum that arises as the result of such artistic creations: just what exactly to do with them once they are complete? My Pottery Barn knock-off cable art display is a perfect way…
Peachy Keen Jellybean Valentines {Free Printable}
With exactly one week to go until Valentine’s Day, many of you are probably like me and trying to find easy, inexpensive ideas for goodies that your kiddos can hand out to their friends at school. Using individual boxes of Jelly Bellies purchased for 50 cents in the Valentine section at Target, this Valentine idea…
Edible Bingo Game {Free Printables}
The idea I’m sharing today is one that will turn snack time into something special: Edible Bingo! As the mother of four small children, I am always on the lookout for fun diversions that also have educational value. With this simple game, children feed their brains as well as their tummies!To play a game of Tasty…
Valentine Doughnut Pops
I had a sudden epiphany the other day as I was walking through the grocery store bakery: When it comes down to it, the difference between the cake pops that are so popular right now and frosted doughnuts is fairly negligible. Both are sweet, yummy cake confections that are covered in chocolate. And both are…