During the holidays my little elves are usually hard at work helping me make Christmas crafts to decorate the house. These crafts make the cutest keepsakes that I store away and bring back out again year after year. Not only that, but homemade crafts are such a frugal way to decorate for the holidays. TheseRead More
DIY Canning Jar Lid Wreath Ornament
It seems as though we are always looking for ways to dress our holiday trees for less. This canning jar lid wreath ornament is a perfect way to do just that. Using just a canning jar lid and a few crafting supplies you may already have on hand, you can make a canning jar lidRead More
10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter K
We are back for another week’s lessons in this series on teaching the letters of the alphabet. This week, we will look at fun activities to teach the letter K. This series focuses on recipes, printables, crafts and activities you can do with your children to introduce them to the letters of the alphabet. Let’s getRead More
Pumpkin Spice Lactation Cookies
Emily is sharing her recipe for pumpkin spice lactation cookies that include with whole oats, brewer’s yeast, and flax meal to provide your body needed nutrients to support lactation. Maintaining an adequate milk supply can be a difficult task for some breastfeeding mothers. I agonized over this with my first child when the time came forRead More
Snowman Snow Measuring Stick Craft
Make this Snowman Snow Measuring Stick so you can easily see how much snow you get this year. Snow is already starting to swirl to the ground in some areas, leaving you to wonder exactly how much fell. Well don’t wonder any longer, instead, give this snowman snow measuring stick craft a try instead. WhenRead More
10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter J
Another week means another letter lesson! This week, it’s the letter J. I had fund putting this week’s letter activities, crafts and book list together as there are so many fun ideas for teaching the letter J out there! Let’s get started with 10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter J! 10+ Ways to Introduce theRead More
The Five Benefits of Crafting with Your Kids
You might think of crafting with your kids as simple play time, but the truth is it can be so much more. The next time you create something fun with your child, keep in mind these five benefits of crafting with your kids. In just a few minutes a day, you can not only createRead More
DIY Farm Travel Box Tutorial
Travel games and activities are a great way to maintain your sanity while waiting at a restaurant, traveling in the car, or sitting at the Dr.’s Office. They also make a thoughtful and personalized gift for birthdays and Christmas. If you have a little animal lover on your hands, this box will bring them hoursRead More
10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter I
If you are homeschooling, you know that it can be both fun and challenging to come up with lesson plans for your kids. This series will help you with a collection of recipes, printables, crafts and activities. This week, let’s look at 10 ways to introduce the letter I. 10+ Ways to Introduce the LetterRead More
No Sew Pirate Play Mat
We have tons of play figures: Playmobile, Imaginext, and a host of other “guys” that my son plays with on a daily basis. He has amassed quite a few of the buildings and vehicles that go with them as well from Christmas, birthdays, and garage sales. Yet even with all these toys, boredom sets in. TheRead More
10+ Ways to Introduce the Letter H
This week, we are talking about fun ways to teach the letter H. Introducing the letters has never been easier with this list of crafts, recipes, activities and printables from around the web. I hope you find this list of ways to introduce the letter H helpful while you teach your child the alphabet! MakeRead More
5 Ways to Encourage Art Appreciation in Children
Teaching your children about art is wonderful way to stretch their imaginations and encourage their own creativity. You may be wondering as a parent what the best way is to encourage such an appreciation for art. It is easier than you may think, and even a parent who isn’t necessarily artistic or very knowledgeable aboutRead More
Lapbooking 101 – Introduction to Making Lapbooks
Lapbooking is a great way to gather and contain information on a particular subject. You can use lapbooks as a smaller stand alone unit study or use them as a supplement for any curriculum. They are inexpensive, simple to put together, and are easy to adapt to a wide variety of ages and topics, making them a great choice toRead More
DIY Little Red Riding Hood Peg Dolls
This Little Red Riding Hood set of peg dolls was so fun to make, and while I am pretty crafty, I am by no means an artist. Keeping their features and clothes simple makes this a doable project for any skill level. I love toys for children that are at least somewhat open ended.Read More
10 Ways to Introduce the Letter G
The letter G was always one of my favorite letters when I was a kid. I don’t know if that makes me weird for having a favorite letter or not, but I just remember liking it’s smooth curves and the fun tail it had when you wrote it in lowercase. It could also be thatRead More
DIY Brown Bag Thankful Tree
Sometimes, we lose sight of what we are grateful for and need ways of reminding ourselves. This DIY Brown Bag Thankful Tree is the perfect craft for helping you reflect on what exactly you are thankful for this holiday season. This fun and frugal craft allows you to show what you are thankful for inRead More
5 Ways to Teach Kids about Money Management
Teaching your kids to understand money management is no easy task. The concept has actually been known to stump adults on occasion. Fortunately there are a number of easy things you can do to get them rolling in the right direction. If you want your kids to be money savvy, here are five cool ideasRead More
DIY Construction Site Travel Box
I don’t know about you, but if my kids don’t have their dinner set in front of them within 90 seconds of sitting down at a restaurant, they are bored out of their mind, and they become whiny and undesirable dinner companions. To combat this, I try to pack several items to keep them entertained,Read More
10 + Ways to Introduce the Letter F
Welcome to another week of introducing a letter and some more activities to do with your child to make learning about the alphabet fun! This is a compilation designed to help you come up with a lesson plan for your fun filled F week! Make sure, if you missed previous weeks, you scroll to theRead More
Upcycled Wind Chimes
A pretty and musical touch for your garden, a fun project for the kids, and a great way to use up items that would otherwise be tossed aside, these upcycled wind chimes are a perfect summer craft. Flatware can be picked up at yard sales and thrift stores if you don’t already have some on hand,Read More
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