Our family loves Italian food and therefore it is a part of our weekly menus. With growing kiddos and busy lives, it is so fabulous to have recipes that can be created quickly and meet the nutritional standards that we set for them. Many days when they arrive home from school, they are practically starving (or so they say) and want more than a canned quick snack. These delicious …
A few weeks ago I shared a bunch of fun projects for kids to do over spring break! I decided to round them all up and share them here with a couple of other suggestions to make the break creative and fun. I picked things that MOST kids love, from puppies to cherries and yarn to felt. To hop over to the tutorial posts for these, just click on the …
Mother’s Day is a great time for kids to get creative and make something special for moms, grandmothers, step-moms, and just-like-moms. These darling hand painted wood magnets are a perfect little gift that a mom can really put to great use and they don’t take long to make. Okay, back to the magnets. You will need the following supplies. Wooden Circles Acrylic Paint (Apple Barrel) Paintbrushes Mod Podge Magnets Glue …
Today is March 20th and the day to celebrate The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. It has been may years since this book was published on March 20th, 1969 and has brought joy and learning to many. Eric Carle’s use of bright colors and collage makes his artwork and illustration unique. He is one of my favorites. To get started, I suggest you have the book. You can grab …
ART! Art is such a fun part of life and naturally a great theme for a party. Kids love art, especially in an environment that is stress free and fun. Here is how to throw an art party that is a blast. This post was sponsored by Oriental Trading but the ideas and opinions are all mine. I totally LOVE these art palette lollipops and thin that they are the …
Here are a bunch of last minute ideas to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you do them all and make a party or choose one and create a little extra fun, I am guessing your family will appreciate your excitement. After all, it is a lucky day! To make white candy covered bananas, used white Vanilla Candy melts and drizzle the melted sweetness over a couple of banana slices being …
Making these fleece blankets for rescue pets is such a great service project for kids. Teaching kids that they can make a difference is so important. Whether that difference is being made for humans, wild animals, the environment or pets – kids are so empowered when they create something that makes the world a better and more joyful one. These hand stitched fleece puppy blankets are an awesome first stitching …
I learned this recipe from a friend. Linda Beard is not just any friend. She was my first real, post college, adult friend. It sounds silly but it’s true. During my first year teaching elementary school in 1991, she was the teacher in the classroom next door and we did TONS of wonderful things together. She is an amazing cook and made these one time when I ate at …
Bill Martin Jr. is the author of so many fabulous books for kids. I am in love with his witty rhyming method of teaching basic skills and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one of his best. It is about the letters of the alphabet. I created this fun little activity to simply get young children familiar with how letter work together in the alphabet. By creating trees with the letters …
I don’t know about you but I am SO TOTALLY excited about the new movie Beauty and the Beast coming to the big screen in a matter of days! We got tickets the day they went on sale and will be there opening night with hearts wide open. This is my favorite Disney love story of all time. I love the animated movie. I love the Broadway musical. I love …