Summer is here! The kids are done with school and we are ready for some lazier days and playing out in the sunshine. Holly Homer and Rachel Miller from Kids Activities Blog sent us their new book, 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!, (affiliate link) and we have been having so much fun trying out their activities! One of our favorites so far has been their Solar Oven Crayon Art! Sun Melted Crayon Art: old broken crayons … [Read more...]
Easy, Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts
Father's Day is Sunday, but don't fret if you don't have a gift idea yet! I've scoured the web for easy, last-minute Father's Day gifts that kids can make and found so many cool ideas! Last Minute Homemade Father's Day Gifts: Paint your kids' hand prints on a T shirt for a cute homemade gift and keepsake from Coffee Cups and Crayons. Make a gorgeous bottle cap bird house using materials you may already have like Kids Stuff World. Create a … [Read more...]
DIY Father’s Day Handprint Shirt
My husband loves to get homemade gifts from the kids for Father's Day so I am always on the lookout for easy ideas. When my oldest was just a couple months old I found a Father's Day handprint shirt kit at the grocery store and we've made a bunch of them over the years! Father's Day Handprint Shirt Cotton T shirt Fabric paint Fabric markers Paintbrush or sponge stamps wax paper or newspaper Prep your shirt by washing and … [Read more...]
Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk
Do you know how to make your own sidewalk chalk? It's easier than you think! We have made sidewalk chalk many times before and now we have come up with a glow in the dark sidewalk chalk recipe. It may be the most fun yet! How to Make Glow in the Dark Sidewalk Chalk (affiliate links included for your convenience) 1 cup of Plaster of Paris 1/2 cup of water 3 tablespoons bright green food coloring gel or a couple drops of liquid … [Read more...]
10 Old School Summer Activities for Kids
It's the last week of school for us and we cannot wait for summer break! Last year we started a new type of summer bucket list at our house by going "old school". Each week we did at least one "old school" summer activity with the kids that my husband and I loved when we were little. There are tons of crazy cool ideas all over the internet, but sometimes it's nice to just keep it simple. Here are 10 of our favorite "Old School" activities from last … [Read more...]
Blueberry Kale Healthy Smoothie Recipe
Is your family smoothie crazy? Mine is! We are constantly experimenting and trying out new recipes. We got a bunch of kale in our last co-op bin and decided to use it for a healthy smoothie recipe. Blueberry Kale Healthy Smoothie Recipe 1 cup frozen blueberries 3-4 kale leaves 1/2 cup yogurt (we used vanilla) 1 cup of milk ice This is a total kid-friendly recipe--good to eat and to help make! Kids can help you wash and tear the … [Read more...]
Preschool Science and Art Activity
Turn your kids into Mad Scientists! This preschool science and art activity is a favorite with all of my kids. You use colorful vinegar and baking soda to create bubbling masterpieces. Preschool Science and Art vinegar baking soda dishes with sides liquid watercolors or food coloring* pipettes or syringes We usually use liquid watercolors because they are both washable and vibrant which are two things I like in a preschool … [Read more...]
Easy Graduation Cap Cupcakes
Graduation cap cupcakes are such a sweet way to celebrate a graduation! Make them for preschool or kindergarten graduation or even at a high school graduation party. I first made these on the blog a couple years ago when my oldest was graduating from kindergarten and now it's my son's turn for kindergarten graduation! I thought I'd share some updated photos since this is such a fun idea. Graduation Cap Cupcakes cupcakes or muffins without … [Read more...]
