5 Apple After School Snack Recipes

SCHOOL IS HEADING BACK TO SESSION! YAY! That means two things: a cleaner house in the morning and starving kids in the afternoon. I don’t know about your kids, but the minute, no the SECOND mine walk through the door, even often before I hear the slam, “I’m HUNGRY” comes echoing down the hall. Long days, … Read more

Reuse Shampoo Bottles for Bathroom Safe Vase (DIY)

In partnership with Lunchbox PR   Albertsons-Safeway Project Sunlight ReThink Recycling It isn’t that hard to watch the bottles in your bathroom stack up and your favorites, while still recycling the bottles, can at times be a burden. But they do not have to be! Instead of tossing in the trash or filling up your bin, … Read more

Campfire Handprint Art Free Printable

I adore handprint art around here! Handprint art is easy, fun, and allows your kids to be totally creative~! In the interest of the upcoming holiday and the many camping trips so many families are taking right now, I wanted to share a Campfire Handprint idea that is great for kids (and adults) of all … Read more

Dish Brush Firework Art for Kids

Yay for July 4th where we get to use Red, White, and Blue paint in everything! And this crafty art project is no exception. I think all the Freedom holidays like Memorial Day, 4th of July, Veterans Day and Presidents day are covered in ways to create fireworks and Phoenyx and Charlotte both love using … Read more

Fourth of July Preschool Noodle Painting Craft

Looking for an awesome, easy and fun Fourth of July craft for kids? Great for any age, you can whip up this 4th of July craft that is as unique as the pasta you have in your pantry! For us, we had these three different shapes, which consisted of macaroni noodles, thin spaghetti, and curly … Read more

American Flag Handprint plus Free Printable

Hot off the heels of yesterday’s Campfire Handprint art day, I wanted to share another creative way to use your FREE FLAG PRINTABLE that I am offering up! While we were not sure how this would work and the results are not perfect, we did have a ton of fun and I think this could … Read more

Car Track Painting with Hot Wheels

Car Track Painting, Fun with boys crafting, Hot Wheels Fun!

Although I have only had a son for 3 years, hot wheels have been a part of my life since the birth of my daughter. Most years she asked for car sets for holidays and birthdays and I believe at one point we had more than any boy on our street. Lesson learned for me … Read more

Shaving Cream Slip N Slide (Cause Why Not?)

I know you probably made your way over here because you saw a picture of my kids covered in shaving cream and thought…is she insane? No, I am not (mostly) but with 5 weeks still left in summer, we are breaking out the totally inexpensive, but still totally awesome, fun. And if you think no … Read more

Exploding (Pipe Cleaner) Firework Ring

4th of july crafting

With Charlotte home for the summer, she has been doing her best to pile me with crafting ideas. So the other day when she was wandering around the house looking for something to do, I challenged her to come up with a Fourth of July craft with these pipe cleaners I had. I originally asked … Read more

Create Burn Free Sparklers for Toddlers!

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 36% of Sparkler injuries happen on hands and fingers and at least 50% of ALL injuries are burns. Obviously. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers, while fun, are pretty dangerous for kids. I know even I get … Read more

Red, White, and Blue Deviled Eggs

Sponsored post by Lunchbox “Mom, may I help you?” This is a pretty common statement in my home and with two kids, I never lack for an extra set of hands in the kitchen. But one thing neither of my kids do super well is basically anything out of a jar. If it takes a … Read more

Roller Pin Stamping for July 4th

Getting out your food for a picnic and looking for a fun way to decorate the table? Let the kids help! Roller pin Stamping   Need Rolling Pins Foam stickers Paint You can pick up these totally adorable and inexpensive roller pins at your local craft store (we use Hobby Lobby, that’s where I bought these) … Read more

Stamping July 4th Stars

This post is in partnership with SocialMoms and Edy’s Frozen Custard   Yay! July 4th is almost here and that means all sorts of things to every person but for us, it means dad is off and we get a lot of family and outdoor time. So to kick off our long holiday weekend, Charlotte and … Read more

July Fourth Printable (Free) God Bless America

Yay! I am so excited to share another July Fourth Printable today! I made (what I consider) a super adorable printable that states God Bless America, Land of the Free, Thanks to the Brave! As a long line of military men on my husband’s side, we wear our military pride on our sleeves and decorating … Read more

Free Flag Printable for Pom Pom Flag

Free Flag Printable I created this Free Flag Printable today (download by hitting that link) that you can do a ton of fun crafts with! Perfect for the upcoming July 4th crafting season, you can color, paint, use bingo dobbers, glitter, confetti and more to make your very own unique flag! Pom Pom American Flag … Read more