A monstrously fun activity book, just in time for Halloween
My kids have always preferred “open-ended” coloring-and-activity books like Fotoplay! or Let’s Make Some Great Art over ones that ask them to just stay within the lines. So it’s no wonder they’re roaring for an imaginative new...
Chalk on the walls? Go ahead, kids!
I really love the idea of chalkboard paint, but I’ll be honest that I’m not a fan of dark walls, particularly in my house that’s not well lit to begin with. But white chalkboard paint? I’m crushing hard. These days, Benjamin Moore is offering...
Halloween pumpkin decorating ideas from a pretty great source
When Michaels Crafts puts out a call for bloggers to create the coolest, craftiest pumpkin decorating ideas you know they’re going to come back with something awesome. On the brand-new (as of last night!) Michaels Blog called The Glue...
Sew your own Grumpy Cat. Trust us, he’ll hate it.
Even if you don’t have a sewing machine, you can totally sew your own Grumpy Cat plushie. And then pretend he hates you. And Mondays. And everything. And if you like more cheerful critters, the shop has oodles of patterns for owls, seals, polar bears, and other...
3 adorable craft kits for tween girls
It can be hard to find quality, not-neon-and-rubber-bands craft kits for girls in the ten to twelve age range (not that we don’t love Rainbow Looms!), but these three projects are sweeter than tea and crumpets. [Don’t miss a big exclusive discount for our...
New photo gifts for kids: The ultimate vanity project. Not that that’s a bad thing.
My kids love nothing more than looking at photos of themselves. In fact, if I’m hard pressed to find something to amuse them in the waiting room at the doctor’s office or on the train, my go-to source is the camera roll on my iPad. Now if only there was a...
How to make (or buy) the coolest Rainbow Loom bracelet patterns: The ultimate guide
If you haven’t yet heard of the crazy success of Rainbow Loom Bracelets, you cannot be a parent. Or you are a parent, but for some reason, haven’t noticed that every single kid on the planet seems to be wearing them up to their elbows these days....
Two cute animal crafts for kids that also benefit other kids.
When two of our favorite peeps get together to raise awareness of two of our favorite animals with fun, free DIY kids crafts, the results are four times the fun. Our pals at Moomah and Tea Collection have joined together to work with the Global Fund for Children...
Easy kids Halloween crafts: Grateful parents say thanks, KiwiCo
If your kids are as excited about Halloween (already!) as mine, check out the fun and not-too-scary DIY Halloween craft kit from CMP favorite KiwiCo (formerly Kiwi Crate) that will keep little hands busy and out of the Halloween candy stash. Even if you’re not...
Halloween clip art and templates from Martha Stewart: Too early? Not for her.
I will admit that we have been completely holding back on posting Halloween decor and craft ideas just yet. Can’t we get through September yet? Well, we guess not. Because Martha Stewart’s Halloween Issue just hit the stands, and we’ve got some...
Dinner’s on the table. Next to the markers.
We love making dinnertime more fun while keeping the kitchen clean. Voila! A washable tablecloth that also serves as gigantic piece of paper for your table of pint-sized artists. This Doodle tablecloth by Stitch in the UK is a fun way to get kids to stick around after...
