More free print and build toys

If your kids enjoy print and build toys, you should definitely check out Cubecraft.com. Each toy is designed to be printed on a standard piece of 8 1/2 X 11 A4 letter paper, and features interlocking tabs for construction – eliminating the need for tape, glue or...
Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids

Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids

Ready to make something special for Mom for Mother’s Day? Spoonful.com has some great Mother’s Day ideas. There are projects for little ones to make, and more complex ideas for the older kids. I love this ABC Book of Mom! And don’t miss these...

Free May Day Craft for Kids

Can you believe May Day is this Thursday? This year is just flying by! Some people celebrate May Day by making a small flower-filled basket and leaving it on someone’s doorstep. Celebrate the day by trying this cute May Day craft from  Kaboose.com. What...

Free Step-by-Step Activity Videos

I have another fantastic website for you to check out today! ActivityTV is a fun website with boatloads of free step-by-step activity videos. There are 15 different categories to chose from, including Cooking, Jewelry, Paper Airplanes, Juggling, and Origami; with...

13 Creative Ways to Dye and Decorate Easter Eggs

Some of my most fun Easter memories are of decorating Easter eggs. My family does it every year, usually with a store bought kit, but sometimes we spice it up with other cool ideas. Here are thirteen of my favorite decorating ideas for you to enjoy this Easter. 1....

Free Pipe Cleaner Crafts for Kids

My little sister has been having a blast the past few weeks making dolls out of pipe cleaners. She has been so creative using all kinds of items to embellish them; a cotton ball for grandma’s hair, googly eyes, sequins and beads for earrings and other jewelry....
Free Black History Month Activities

Free Black History Month Activities

February is Black History Month in the US, and this is a great time to learn about African American leaders and heritage. Here are a few resources and activities to get you started! Resources  Frederick Douglas – American Visionary online museum exhibit...

Free President’s Day Crafts for Kids

President’s Day, or Washington’s Birthday as it’s still called officially even though the date is now the third Monday in February instead of February 22 (George Washington’s actual birthday), is the perfect time to study, learn about, and...
Free Valentine Card Ideas for Kids

Free Valentine Card Ideas for Kids

Here are three great Valentine’s Day cards to use for your family and friends next Thursday the 14th. Mutts About You – this puppy card made out of hearts is adorable if you want to give a handmade card. Printable Cards – if you don’t have time...
Free Playdough Recipes

Free Playdough Recipes

When I was a kid I loved making Playdough with my mom and sister. I enjoyed mixing the food coloring in and seeing it streaked through the dough, making it was just as much fun as playing with it! Here are some great recipes for making it yourself. Basic Nonedible...

Cardboard Tube Crafts

I have quite a few empty wrapping paper tubes leftover from all those Christmas gifts, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. If you have any around the house try making some of these great crafts instead of just throwing the tubes out. The first two are...

Free Tips for Writing Thank You Notes

Now that the holidays are over and gifts have been given and received, its time to write the thank you notes. This task is nearly universally dreaded by kids, but is important not only because it’s good etiquette but it also teaches appreciation for...
Free Christmas Card Craft Ideas

Free Christmas Card Craft Ideas

Don’t throw away all those Christmas cards you get this season. Here are 6 different crafts to do using recycled greeting cards. 1. Bookmark – Cut a strip from posterboard or thin cardboard, about 8-inches x 2-inches. Cut out the picture on the front of a...
Make Your Own Ornament

Make Your Own Ornament

You can buy ornaments for your Christmas tree at the store, but a tree entirely decorated in store bought ornaments can feel plastic and impersonal. I know some of my parents favorite Christmas tree ornaments are the ones we made when we were little. So why not make...