Here's a fun and simple craft to do with the kids this Holiday Season. My 5 year old enjoyed it and so did the adults! These Coffee Filter Snowflakes are easy to make, and the results are beautiful! We first tried making snowflakes out of paper, but I found that using coffee filters instead produce prettier snowflakes! All you'll need to make these are coffee filters and scissors! Check out the simple steps below. I can assure you, you're not going to want to stop making snowflakes! I made so many because there's just so many different designs you can Keep reading...
10 Winter Snowflake Crafts
"Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've no place to go, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!" To be honest, I have a slight issue with this sentence--the part where it talks about "no place to go". Who says that there is no place to visit during the winter? There are plenty of them and so beautiful they are that one might lose their breath. For instance, Florida, especially, downtown St. Augustine, is known to be decorated with lights. From the middle of November to the end of January, the festival of light continues here. Many tourists Keep reading...
Pin The Nose on Rudolph Game
Pin The Nose on Rudolph is a fun and exciting Christmas themed variation of Pin The Tale on the Donkey. It's the perfect game for any Christmas Party or celebration. We played it at our annual family Christmas Party last Christmas Eve. The kids really enjoyed it, and some of the adults were eager to join in as well! I actually came up with the idea for the game just a few hours before the party started. I decided we needed some fun activities to keep the kids busy, when this idea popped into my head. Making the game cost next to nothing, since I already had all the Keep reading...
DIY Slime Kit + Marshmallow Fluff Slime Recipe
The slime craze has hit our home! My girls are in love with all things slime, and so are all of their friends. In fact, my ten year old asked for glue for Christmas. Yes, GLUE! Why? So she can make slime! The funny thing is, I was talking to one of my friends, and her daughter also asked for glue! Seriously, what kid asks for glue? Apparently, many do. My daughter asked for three things for Christmas, an iPhone (yeah, right!), squishies and a big bottle of glue. Instead of getting her a bottle of glue, I decided to put together a "Slime Kit" which contains everything she'd ever dream of Keep reading...
20 DIY Christmas Advent Calendar Ideas
I'm so excited for Christmas! It has got to be my most favorite time of the year. I love everything about the Holiday Season, from the cool winter weather to Christmas songs and buying gifts. I treasure every moment and try to make the most of it. I've always wanted to make my own Advent Calendar. For years I'd buy the cheap $3.00 Advent Calendars they sell at Target or Walmart. You know, the ones where you open up one section every day to get a piece of very low quality chocolate (yuck!). It was fun for the kids, and a great way to count down the days, but I wanted something Keep reading...
10 Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts for Kids
As Thanksgiving draws near, I've been searching for some fun crafts I can do with the girls. When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of TURKEY! That's why I've decided to feature some awesome Thanksgiving Turkey crafts. These crafts are fun and easy enough for kids to do. There are some great ideas here using all kinds of materials such as styrofoam, construction paper, paint chips, coffee filters, and even your old CDs! My girls enjoy getting crafty and creative. I'm often so busy, I need to remind myself to take some time out to spend quality time with my girls doing fun Keep reading...
DIY Duct Tape Spider Web Door Sign
This Spider Web Door Sign by Duct Tape Queen, Richela Fabian Morgan is a fun decor idea that's pretty simple to make. There's no need to go out and buy a sign for your front door. Make one yourself with some duct tape! Materials: black, orange, and gold duct tape, oversized sheet of paper (ideally 18" x 24"), parchment paper.Tools: pencil, ruler, scissors, white grease pencil 1. Fold the oversized sheet of paper in half lengthwise, then fold in half crosswise. From the folded corner, draw a diagonal line to the opposite corner. You should now have two triangles. From the same corner, Keep reading...
DIY Valentine’s Day Heart Necklace
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Why not start celebrating with this fun and easy Valentine's Day Craft idea for kids. My girls love to keep busy with a variety of crafts. Now that Valentine's Day is nearly here, we'll be making these cute and simple heart necklaces. You can do this with preschoolers and older children as well. If doing this activity with preschoolers, you'll have to prep everything beforehand. If doing with older kids, they can prep everything themselves. You'll need 4-6 straws, red construction paper, and string or yarn. To get Keep reading...
DIY Gift Tags with the Fiskars Tag Maker Punch
I received a Tag Maker Punch with built-in Eyelet Setter from Fiskars, and it's the greatest thing ever! With it, I'll never have to buy gift tags ever again. I love making my presents all nice and pretty, and this tag maker definitely helps. I love how easy it is to use. It's definitely a convenient and useful item to have on hand. With the Fiskars Tag Maker Punch, you're able to make gift tags in seconds. Literally, seconds. All you need is some cardstock, or other thick paper. The punch fits up to 80-lb. cardstock and makes a 2" x 3" tag. If you want to get Keep reading...
A Genius Idea for Wrapping Christmas Gifts
I normally don't put much thought into wrapping Christmas Gifts. I just purchase some nice wrapping paper and get to it, finishing up one roll of wrapping paper then starting on the next. This year, I came up with a new idea, and I'm so happy I did! Under our Christmas tree you'll find gifts for my two girls, my husband and other friends and family. Both of my daughters and my husband all have their gifts wrapped in their own wrapping paper! A simple idea, but one I never thought of doing all these years. I'm sure I'm not the only one who hasn't thought to do this, or am I? Gifts for our Keep reading...
Create a Fun Outdoor Obstacle Course to Keep Kids Busy this Summer
Want to get the kids outside? Try creating a fun obstacle course in your backyard. I found some awesome items at Oriental Trading Company that'll help you to design your very own obstacle course. Disclosure: I received compensation for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As parents, we want our children to grow up with good values and morals, which is why we strive to raise them in a godly manner. It's important to teach them how to live a life that pleases God and to guide them toward the right path. One way to do this is by encouraging them to engage in outdoor Keep reading...
DIY Father’s Day Gift Idea – Framed Poem and Footprints
It can be hard to find the right gift for dad's. My husband always buys everything he wants or needs, which makes gift giving a little difficult sometimes. Instead of going out and spending money on something he doesn't really need, I prefer to give my husband a Father's Day gift that the kids and I can make. I made this lovely work of art a few years ago for my hubby's Father's Day Gift. I wanted to give him a cute and meaningful gift that he'd cherish for years to come. At the time, money was tight, so I wasn't able to go out and buy much of anything. This gift was inexpensive, Keep reading...
