This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Kristina! I LOVE hand crafted items, whether I am making them myself or buying them from someone else (like at the Home Made Simple Marketplace). I recently made these initials for our playroom with scrapbook paper, modge podge, and chipboard 3D letters (from Hobby Lobby). Just trace the sides of …
Redbox is celebrating summer and asking parents, “Which member of your family is the best at video games? Who’s the worst?” AND they are rewarding families with a chance to win $10,000 as part of the Redbox Summer of Fun & Games Sweepstakes. B and his Dad often play video games as a special treat. …
I have a love/hate relationship with starting collections! B has started quite a few and he is very proud of them, but they end up ALL over the house. It drives me crazy! Character Collection (left), Pez Collection (right) Eraser Collection Then, the other day I watched him as he played with them and it …
Learning about money is so important for kids of all ages. We’ve made save and spend banks, sorted coins, counted money, and of course spent it, but I’m wondering how and when I’ll teach B about other financial topics. Will we give him an allowance? Will we talk about our financial situation in front of …
As you know, the job of a mom is never done! There’s always one more thing to do or one more person that needs our help. I wish there was more time in my day! If I had an extra hour, I’d organize (or nap)! Start saving time in your day! With Manilla you can …
B saw this Sponge Finger Puppet craft in his Highlights High Five Magazine and gave it a try. To make a sponge finger puppet, cut a hole in the bottom of the sponge to fit your finger. Cut different shapes from construction paper and glue them on. That’s it! Simple and easy. I think this …
Here’s a fun way to clean up for your preschooler or toddler: Do you have a hard time getting your children to pick up toys and clean up? I DO! Mix it up and make it fun like we did with a pair of spaghetti tongs. Challenge your child to pick up as many toys …
There’s nothing like the joy I feel when one of my children learns something new! The first steps, first words, singing a new song, or learning the alphabet…It just makes me feel so happy and proud! It’s the little things…. My favorite thing is when I see one of the kids sitting down with a book. …
We were inspired by The Imagination Tree’s Muffin Tin Prints so we made our own. Paint any muffin tin or ice cube mold (metal or silicon) on the bottom. Press the tin onto your paper. I think these prints turn out so neat and would look cool framed! Hop over to The Imagination Tree to see …
We changed the sand table to a water table for Summer. To change it up and create a little excitement we made a water table frog pond. To make a frog pond, cut out lily pads from green craft foam. Add frogs, fish, crabs, treasures, and any other under the sea items you already have …
Summer movies are the best! Redbox is celebrating Summer and family time by asking moms, “What are your kids’ favorite movies?” AND they are offering a chance to win $10,000 as part of the Redbox Summer of Fun & Games Sweepstakes. Our kids’ favorite movie is Toy Story. We will be watching the Toy Story movies …
Here are two awesome Celebrate Chemistry videos presented by Dow to help children get interested and excited about Chemistry! Erupt a Baking Soda Volcano Uncover the Chemistry of Blood The future of the United States depends on its ability to prepare the next generation to be innovators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Yet far too few …