Setting up a shaving cream slide with your kids is such a fun activity for a hot day! You definitely want to add this to your summer bucket lists and pool party ideas. Does your swing set sit in your backyard unused too? When the husband and I had our swing set installed, we had […]
Free Teacher Appreciation Printables (+ Supplies Teachers Need)
Give a gift that keeps on giving with these free teacher appreciation printables and a printable shopping list of teacher supplies that are always needed! I have good news and I have bad news. The bad news is that I completely lost track of time and missed the deadline to purchase our kids school sponsored […]
50+ Totally Awesome (and Free) Easter Printables
From party printables and decorations, to coloring pages, and even kids’ crafts and games, this is the ultimate collection of free Easter printables! I spent the entire weekend getting our house decorated for Easter…it’s so nice. …Okay, you got me. That’s a complete lie. With three kids running around, I barely have time to take […]
Dog Themed Party Games | The Best Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Are you ready to have lots of fun? Here are 18 hilarious dog themed party games ideas that are fun for all kids, from toddlers to tweens. Every few years, the TV show of the moment changes. And right now, my 3-year-old is 100% on board with the current Paw Patrol trend. I can’t tell […]
Number One Fan Finger Football Craft for Kids
Learn how to make your own number one fan finger football craft for kids with a Cricut. It’s the perfect easy project for a football party! The husband must have gotten tired of me complaining about my various hole punches, scissors, and paper trimmers. They are useful, but sometimes it still felt like it was […]
Freezer Bum | A Fun Winter Take on the Junk in the Trunk Game
You and your kids will have hours of fun with Freezer Bum; a hilarious, winter-themed version of Minute to Win It’s fun Junk in the Trunk game. Have I got a fun game for you today! Seriously, from toddlers to adults, everyone’s going to be laughing like crazy after playing Freezer Bum – a fun […]
Clear Slime Recipe (No Borax) for New Year’s Eve
This clear slime recipe (no borax) is oh so satisfying. And since it’s perfectly clear, it’s the best choice for all the fun mix-ins you can think of! I finally gave in. It was against my better judgement, but I gave in. I’m talking about slime…homemade slime. My perception of slime was always […]
Free Printable Mask Template for Kids
Great for both superhero and masquerade masks, all you have to do is grab this free printable mask template for kids, cut it out and let your kids do the rest. “Masquerade! Paper faces on parade Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you Masquerade! Every face a different shade […]
Rudolph Race Off | Hilarious Christmas Party Games
Play Rudolph Race Off this Christmas for a hilarious minute to win it style game that is easy to prepare for and fun for the whole family. You have my chemo nurse to thank for this totally fun game. No, seriously. I’ve seen minute-to-win-it games adapted for parties before, and they’re a lot […]
Christmas Door Hanger Coloring Page (Free Printable)
Make going to bed fun for your kids with a free Christmas door hanger. With two designs on the coloring page, your kids can each create their own unique style. As we placed the Christmas gifts under the tree, the husband and I exchange knowing glances and soft whispers. We don’t dare make […]
DIY Gift Card Holder (Plus gifts teachers actually want)
Perfect for teachers, coworkers, family members, and neighbors, a DIY gift card holder you color in is a gift they love that is also from the heart. Let’s talk teachers gifts. They’re a struggle, right? We all want to show teachers how much we appreciate them. Because, it takes a special kind of person […]
Free Printable Christmas Bingo Cards for Kids
Get ready for holiday parties and make a set of these free printable Christmas bingo cards. Kids of all ages will enjoy the fun game and colorful pictures. “Guess what, Mommy? I’m in charge of games for the Christmas party!” My nine-year-old daughter brimmed with excitement as she greeted me with this news […]
The Cutest Reindeer Food Printable with Poem
Follow this basic recipe for reindeer food and top it off with an adorable reindeer food printable and poem. It makes great party favors or preschool gifts! Sometimes it seems like Santa gets all the love. But around here, we love to take care of his reindeer as well. I mean, they work […]
Christmas Scavenger Hunt | Free Printable for Kids
Print out your copy of this Christmas scavenger hunt today and you’re minutes away from a fun family or classroom activity. What is the easiest party activity to do with kids during the holiday season? It’s definitely not minute-to-win-it games. While I admit those are a lot of fun, it takes some planning, […]
DIY Hanukkah Garland | Star of David Crochet
Give your decorations some warmth and learn how to make a simple DIY Hanukkah garland with crochet, glue, and a little bit of creativity! Hello Friends! Today I’m sharing with you a very special post that is a little different from what we normally have going on. My friend Lisa from Stitch in Progress […]
Reindeer Candy Cane Craft for Kids | Easy Preschool Gifts
This is the easiest (and cutest) reindeer candy cane craft for Christmas. Make a bunch with your kids to give out to classmates as gifts everyone will love. Oh, the things you do for your first children! When my oldest was just a toddler, she went to a fantastic daycare. We knew all […]
Advent Activity Printables | Making Elf on the Shelf Ridiculously Easy
Make these 40 free Advent activity printables cards for a season of fun family traditions. Combined with Elf on the Shelf you’ll master two traditions once! The struggle is real my friends. Every year I start Advent with the best intentions. I tell myself that we’ll keep up with the Advent calendar every […]
Clementine Pumpkins | Easy and Adorable Kids Snacks
Clementine pumpkins are the perfect make-ahead healthy Halloween snack for kids. Add them to your kids’ lunchbox or make a bunch for a Halloween party! “When are you going to put pumpkins in my lunchbox again?” This question pops up every fall with my girls. Ever since the first time I surprised I […]
Halloween Songs for Kids | Here’s Your Halloween Playlist
Finally a list of Halloween songs for kids of all ages! From preschoolers to tweens, these are the perfect songs to fill out our Halloween party playlist. Over the years, I’ve found that there are three types of families at Halloween: The families who put up a few decorations to make it a little […]
9 Fantastic First Day of School Printables
These 9 first day of school printables are the perfect way to capture the excitement of the new school year. Don’t forget to watch the tips at the end for updating printables year after year! You’ve made sure that the backpacks are still in good condition, the school supply list is checked off. Lunches […]
How to Make the Most Adorable Kids Chef Hat | Easy Crafts
Find out how to make a personalized kids chef hat with a store-bought hat and fabric scraps. It’s super easy and only takes a few minutes! You want your party to be unique and coordinated, but you don’t feel like spending hours upon hours creating custom items from scratch. Same here. One of […]
7 Adorable Ways to Make Fabric Flowers for Clips
Learn how to make fabric flowers clips that can be used for anything from party decorating activities to hair clips and more! You’re standing at the front door greeting a guest for your child’s birthday party. The main activity hasn’t started yet, so what do you do with the kids in the meantime? […]
Party Activities for Kids | 5 to 8 Year Olds
Once you’re beyond the toddler years, it can be difficult figuring out party activities for kids that are still too young for complete independence. Read on to find out 20 activities they’ll love and a simple system to make it easy for you, too! Congratulations! Your child is finally past the toddler parties […]
This is the Most Adorable Baking Birthday Party for Kids
Come in and take a look at the cutest baking birthday party for kids of all ages! It’s filled with ideas that you can recreate, including games and decorations! I’ve taken everything from six weeks to six months to plan a party, but the most labor-intensive party I ever hosted was my oldest’s […]
Having Fun Together | Shaving Cream Crafts with the Kids
Forget spending hoards of money on craft supplies. Set up a couple of these shaving cream crafts and enjoy hours of fun together with your kids! To be honest, it was my fault. I was the one that sent my husband in search of a dozen cans of cheap shaving cream…on top of […]
How to Plan the Best Treasure Hunt for Kids
Want to host a treasure hunt for your kids’ birthday party? Read on for the best kids treasure hunt ideas, tips and tricks to make it as much fun as possible. Confession: While I love to plan parties, I do not like to plan structured activities for those parties. While the kids were young, […]
Homemade Graham Crackers | Fun Cooking with the Kids
Have a fun afternoon making homemade graham crackers with the kids, and get all the best tips and tricks to make sure they taste as good as they look, too! Can you believe it? This recipe took almost two years to perfect, and I nearly blew it with the pictures. You see, I […]
13 Adorable Easter Crafts to Make with Your Kids
Spend some quality time together, get your house decorated and have fun at the same time with these cute and easy Easter crafts for kids. “Mommy, what can I do?” My daughter is asking me this for the fourth time in the last 30 minutes, and it’s getting old. Honestly, my first instinct […]
How to Make Adorable Easter Egg Mason Jars (Fun for Kids too!)
These Easter egg mason jars are super cute…and a fun craft to make with your kids. Find out how to make them, and all the different ways they can be used! Aren’t these Easter Egg Mason Jars adorable?! Originally posted by Mason Jar Crafts Love, it’s no wonder that they’re one of the […]
The Best Party Games for Toddlers | 20 Easy Ideas
Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday party, or a simple play date, you’ll never run out of party games for toddlers with this 3-step system. So you’ve decided to host your three-year-old’s birthday party at your house. You’ve picked out a theme, planned an amazing menu, and started crafting decorations. Then, it suddenly […]
Christmas Activities for Families to Do During Advent
Make holiday memories together with this list of 80 Christmas activities for families, including acts of kindness, getting out of the house, and much more! What are you doing with your family this holiday season? Over the years, our little family has developed a few fun traditions that work well for little kids. […]
15 School-Friendly Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Kids
Make these easy school-friendly last-minute Halloween costumes for kids, and you’ll see that even cute and creative costumes can be made on a busy schedule! Does Halloween always creep up on you before you’re ready for it? Sure I always start the school year thinking I’ll have plenty of time to make some […]
5 Life Lessons Learned from Flying a Kite
Kids love to fly kites during the summer. But little do they know, they’re not just having fun, they’re learning plenty of life lessons flying a kite, too! As she ran down the street for the third time, it finally took flight, soaring high above her little body. The four-year-old turned around and squealed with […]