Say cheese. This fun LEGO Polaroid “camera” has us grinning.
Summertime is serious LEGO time around here. The kids and I are always looking for novel ways to enhance LEGO play. So I’m really digging this new LEGO hack (meaning it’s not an official LEGO product, but it’s officially fun). This groovy...
The hippest paper dolls in the history of paper dolls. (Possibly a true fact.)
My kids have definitely developed an obsession with paper dolls since I unearthed the ultimate guide to free printable paper dolls on the web. But if you’re willing to spend just a few dollars, I’ve found some that are seriously fantastic. And uh…not...
Fun DIY place card ideas for children’s parties. Makes us want to go to a party!
Should you be the type of parent who is actually able to wrangle the kids into assigned seats at a child’s birthday party (or say, at the children’s table at your adult party?) you’ll be needing place cards. You can even hand out the place cards when...
A thoughtful class art project for a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. (Nothing to do with apples.)
For those of us in the northeast and beyond, we’re in luck! Our kids are still in school, which means a little extra time to think of a thoughtful end of year teacher gift. I always love gifts that come from the whole class, which are more personal than a mere...
2 great DIY Father’s Day ideas, including the best printable Father’s Day coupons we’ve seen
I always look forward to my free online subscription to Moomah, which always has tons of fun craft ideas and other creative inspiration for parents. Today, their Father’s Day issue hit my inbox and I love the two projects they’re featuring. First there are...
The smallest Father’s Day gift he’ll love: An awesome DIY
There’s no doubt that our three kids are on their dad’s mind during the day while he is off at work. But I’ve just found a hilariously awesome (and easy) Father’s Day craft that will have him seeing them hanging around too. I cannot look...
Growing up with Manhattan Toy just keeps getting better
When my kids were little, Manhattan Toy’s Whoozit and Skwish were among their favorite playthings. And while they are still tried-and-true gifts for all the younger nieces and nephews in our lives, I am thrilled to find a fun and creative line of...
5 easy handmade Mother’s Day card ideas from the kids. Promise.
Yes, we’re getting down to the wire on Mother’s Day cards and crafts. You’ve got just two more days–unless you’re sending goodies out overnight, in which case get on it stat! While we’ve got some cool DIY Mother’s Day card...
Special DIY Mother’s Day crafts and cards to really make someone’s day
With Mother’s Day just a few days away, it’s time to focus on the little handmade touches that make the day so special and heartfelt. Along with breakfast in bed ideas, we’ve got a bunch of ideas for very special handmade cards and little banners...
Making your own Mother’s Day jewelry with a little help from Martha. (And Darcy.)
This week I discovered the very cool Martha Stewart jewelry craft collection while guest pinning for the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board–which, by the way, has been so much fun. Have you stopped by yet? So I was excited to get a look at what Darcy Miller,...
7 easy DIY craft ideas for National Teacher Appreciation Day or end of year teacher gifts
With the end of the school year looming (cue the screams of delighted children everywhere), it’s time to start thinking of ways to thank the tireless, wonderful, and inspiring teachers in our kids’ lives. And with tomorrow being National Teacher...
