Creating your own resin tray is a really creative project, and it results in a beautiful and functional piece. Display it in your home or give it as a personalized gift for weddings, housewarmings, or other special occasions. Let’s get pouring! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: How much resin do I need to make a resin tray?...
This is such an easy craft to make, especially when you download our free spinner templates (find the links below!). Decorate and colour your spinner disc however you’d like, and create hours of fun for mere pennies! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: Download our free spinner toy templates: Click on the links below to download our free, printable spinner toy templates!...
Fire Breathing Dragon Craft Add this activity to your crafty bucket list, because it’s SO MUCH FUN! And it’s ridiculously simple to make. Kids, toddlers and preschoolers will love to see the dragon blowing fire! The photos make me smile, just looking at them. Watch the Video Tutorial Here: (Or scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial and printable instructions.) Looking for even more paper roll crafts to make? Here’s some of our favourites: Paper Roll Animals Paper Roll Wizard Paper Roll Fireflies...
This creative and hands-on activity is as fun as it is educational. Let the kids choose their favourite colours, and enjoy the almost magical reaction as each egg fizzes when it interacts with the vinegar solution. With just a few pantry staples, you can easily try this fizzy Easter egg dyeing project at home! Helpful Tips: What causes the reaction in this fizzy egg science experiment? When making these fizzy Easter eggs, combining the baking soda paint (a base) with vinegar (an acid) creates a gas called carbon dioxide....
Giant Stuffed Zucchini Recipe One giant zucchini 1 pound of ground chicken 1 cup of dry rice, cooked per the directions 2 tsp of basil salt and pepper to taste butter Cut the zucchini in half and scoop out the insides. Cook up about a pound of ground chicken. Mix together the rice, basil, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 hours at 350F. Serve with butter on top. Our garden this year kind of got overgrown....
We had so much fun making our glass bead suncatcher last year that we decided to make another one, but this time in the shape of a heart! To make this DIY suncatcher, make a simple mold out of tin foil and add flat glass beads into a layer of clear glue. It’s so easy! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website....
It’s so perfect for this time of year – a little bit like comfort food. I’m FREEZING right now. I’m sitting in my office chair with my fluffy fleece housecoat on. It’s cold and it’s raining, but I’m munching on this delicious chex mix, and it’s making me so excited for fall weather! Leaves crunching under your feet. The gorgeous fall colours on the trees. Turtle necks! (I might be a little crazy on that one, but I LOVE when it gets cold enough that I can start wearing turtlenecks again!...
Now that the kids are on summer break I am SO EXCITED to start doing fun kids activities here on the blog again! We had a blast last summer making things like homemade puffy paint, dish soap silly putty and homemade gak. I tell you, there are hundreds of fun things you can make at home with the kids! If only there were more hours in a day! (And a maid to follow us around all day cleaning up our messes… wouldn’t that be amazing?...
Whether your little artist prefers sweet, silly, or detailed designs, there’s something here for every age and style. These lion coloring sheets make a great screen-free activity at home, in the classroom, or even at birthday parties — and they’re completely free to download and print! RELATED: Animal Coloring Pages Instructions how to use these lion coloring sheets: Free Lion Coloring Pages There are 12 different lion coloring pages to choose from, featuring playful lions in all kinds of fun settings....
We tried four recipes for play sand which you can check out and compare here: Shaving Cream Sand Foam using Shaving Cream and Sand – Make this one if you want a cool sensory foamy experience, but not necessarily the most squishiest, moldable sand. Moldable Play Sand using Flour and Oil – Make this one if you want soft, moldable sand that you can play with over and over again without needing to add more liquid....
I don’t know about where you live, but in our area, this winter has been the worst I can remember in a very long time. My kids have had SO many snow days. It seems like every single week, there is a snow day either for snow, extreme cold temperatures or ice. Just when it seems like the bad weather might be over, there will be another news report forecasting yet another storm on the way....
Now that summer is starting to wind down, I am so ready for it to be fall, and for the days to start getting cooler. I grew up in a desert, and I’m pretty used to hot summers, but we’ve had a heat wave for the last week that is totally killing me! We had record highs several days last week, and at one point it was predicted that the temperature would get as high as 109 degrees....
Glitter Seashell Christmas Ornaments Have you or your kids ever found the most beautiful, perfect seashell at the beach? This craft is such a fun way to turn those beach treasures into a fabulous keepsake. (No beach? No problem, more on where to buy seashells below!). This is a great craft for both summer and winter. You can display them all year round, or you can decorate a bunch of seashells to use on a beach themed Christmas tree....
We’ve reached that gray time of year again, when I am SO READY for spring to come! We have a while yet until these cold winter days are gone, but I’m already dreaming of sweet summer fruit, and of warm days spent running around outside. I always look forward to berry season here in Oregon, and a few days ago I was craving the taste of those sweet Oregon berries....
I love choosing recipes where at least a couple hundred people have reviewed it with 5 stars. This one had over 3600 five star reviews! You’ve gotta trust the masses! So I had to give it a try. I adapted the recipe slightly and made these gingerbread cookies a few nights ago and they were absolutely delicious! It made about 2.5 dozen cookies and they disappeared within 2 days. And I’m not even a cookie fan!...
Even though I know that fall is on the way, this last month of hot summer weather always just seems to drag on and on for me. Between the wildfire smoke in the air, and the kids having lost all motivation to entertain themselves during the day, I’m getting super anxious for fall to start! I keep dreaming of cold, crisp days, with cozy sweaters and warm drinks. Instead it’s in the mid-90’s outside, and my kids are flopping around the living room moaning about how bored they are....
There’s 20 different printable pages and they’re all free for you to download and print! Use these Easter Bunny designs this spring for Easter crafts, window displays, coloring pages, or any craft or activity where you might need one (or many!) bunny shapes. Keep reading for some fun ways to use these outlines! RELATED: Easter Egg Template These printables are for personal and school use only. Do not copy, republish, upload, or alter these files....
This sugar scrub recipe gently exfoliates and refreshes, boosting the health and appearance of your skin. It’s a fun and easy way to enjoy a spa experience at home without breaking the bank! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: How do I store DIY body scrub? It’s best to store the body scrub at room temperature in an airtight container....
These mini calming glitter jars aren’t just pretty — they’re portable, too! Whether you keep one on your desk, pack it in your bag, or gift it to someone special, these mesmerizing jars are sure to add some shimmer wherever they go. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. Helpful Tips: What size of bottle do I need for my DIY glitter jar?...
Simply trace an egg shape, add glue, and sprinkle on the glitter for a dazzling Easter decoration. Whether you keep it simple or create intricate patterns, each glittery egg will be unique! This bright and festive craft is great for classroom activities, at-home fun, or even as a group project. So grab your glue and glitter, and let’s start crafting some sparkling Easter egg art! Helpful Tips: Where can I get templates to make Easter egg glitter art?...
