Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Learning Activities
Recently I started teaching preschool again after nine years at home with my little ones. For the beginning of the school year I thought it would be fun to create learning activities surrounding one of my favorite children’s books, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault. The kids loved starting the...
Labyrinth Costumes for the Whole Family
Since my children were very small we have dressed them up for Halloween in a coordinating theme. Sometimes Michael and I even join in on the fun and dress up with them. The kids get really excited about the planning, secrecy and implementation of our Halloween Costumes each year. We have been characters from Scooby...
20 Creative Writing Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Just because summer is here doesn’t mean the kids need to stop learning! I wanted to make learning fun this summer so with the help of some friends I put together a list of 20 Creative Writing Ideas for Kids of All Ages. My kids are all very creative, and come up with some great...
LEGO Stationary
Well knock me over with a feather…you can now purchase LEGO Stationary! If you know me at all you know I’m a huge fan of Snail Mail and crafts for kids, and the kids are OBSESSED with LEGO bricks….so the LEGO Stationary will be a perfect addition to our home. Maybe these cool writing tools...
Your Sharpie Style {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}
I adore Sharpie markers, and I have a pretty big collection that I use when working on my Cards by Katie note cards. And they are perfect for doodling! Adult coloring sheets are all the rage right now, but sometimes I’d rather just sit and doodle with a pen or marker. With the new book...
Learning How to Embroider
When I was a teenager I would use floss to sew designs on bags, jeans, and just about anything else I could think of. But I never truly learned how to properly embroider. I never used a pattern and my masterpieces were not high quality. Ella, on the other hand, has taught herself how to embroider...
Carscarones: Mexican Confetti Eggs
Have you ever heard of Carscarones? They are Mexican Confetti Eggs that are made by hollowing out egg shells and filling the insides with confetti. Then the Carscarones are cracked over someone’s head, which is supposed to bring good luck. In Mexico the confetti eggs are used in many celebrations such as Carnival, Easter, Day...
Handmade Baby Gift: Granny Square Afghan
I just finished my second crocheted afghan recently and I’m so excited about it that I want to share it with you. It’s not perfect by any means, but I am still proud of my work. I pieced together many granny squares that I had been stitching and storing for many months to make an...
Two Cool Books for Kids That Encourage Creativity
At our house we try to constantly encourage our children to get crafty and to lend a hand in the kitchen. Recently I was given copies of two awesome books to review, and the kids LOVED them. In fact, it was hard for me to actually even get my hands on the books once the...
DIY Skeleton Costume Inspiration
This year Sam and Max took part in their school play and I had the task of coming up with Skeleton Costumes for them. I told the drama teacher that I’d find some DIY Skeleton Costumes that would be easy to make. As soon as the words came out of my mouth I got nervous....
Ten Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
While we like to try to be kind to our Earth EVERYday, when Earth Day finally comes around each year on April 22nd we take time to re-evaluate and think of new ways to be green. Earth Day is a perfect reminder that we need to be taking care of and protecting our planet. I’ve...
Harry Potter Party at the Kenton County Public Library
Recently we attended a Harry Potter Party hosted by the fine librarians at the Covington Branch of the Kenton County Public Library. They went to great lengths to make this a memorable evening for all of the children and families attending. I had thought going in that the party would consist of a craft or...
