Have you ever noticed how baby food jars are the EXACT same shape as LEGO heads? How cool is that!? All you have to do is add cute little faces to them, paint the inside, and they turn into awesome night lights! The LEGO Batman night lights in the tutorial below were inspired by the characters in The LEGO Batman Movie, which is coming to theaters February 10. My 6 year old loves the LEGO movies....
My conclusion is that different brands of corn starch must be made differently. When I used the same amount of corn starch as other recipes recommended my “paint” turned into solid blobs. So if you make this yourself, you’ll have to adjust the amounts of water versus corn starch as necessary. It’s definitely simple to make your own finger paint: Homemade finger paint recipe: Mix together equal amounts of boiling water and corn starch....
So this is me toning things back. breathe I’m already having trouble leaving it at just this. There’s this guilty feeling in the back of my mind, like somehow my kids are going to be ripped off if this is all they get. But that is just not the case. Breathe in. Breath out. And repeat after me. “My kids don’t need 3 pounds of Easter chocolate.” Own it. There....
One of the unusual things about my family is that my mother and my mother-in-law share a birthday. And it’s today, January 8! Having both birthdays on the same day has always made it tricky when it comes to celebrating. When we lived in the same state as our parents, my husband and I would alternate which mother we would visit on her birthday, and then try to get together with the other one sometime close by....
The library is one of our favorite summer time outings around here. We usually go once a week and my kids have grown to love searching through the shelves to find something that they haven’t read before. We usually leave with so many books that we can hardly carry all of them! The only problem with checking out so many books on a weekly basis is that we have to keep track of and return that many books....
Our coloring pages of mushrooms feature all sorts of enchanting scenes: delicate oyster mushrooms, a cozy mushroom house, a magical fairy perched on a toadstool, and even playful gnomes hanging out beside giant mushrooms. With so many delightful designs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Print these mushroom coloring sheets for classrooms, libraries, birthday parties, or a quiet afternoon of creative fun. Best of all, they’re completely free to download and print!...
This hands-on science experiment is really cool, whether you’re at home or doing a lesson at school. Just add a bit of water and prepare to be amazed as the paper worms grow and wiggle right before your eyes! 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’s the best way to add water onto a paper worm?...
These colourful Easter bunny eggs are a great spring craft, and they’re also super fun to display as homemade Easter decor. Thanks to Remodelaholic for the adorable idea! 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 type of marker is best for making the faces on these plastic egg bunnies?...
It occurred to me this week that my kids have only a few weeks left of school, and I am getting super excited for summer break! I’m so looking forward to popsicles on the porch, grilling on the patio, and playing at the park every night. As much as I don’t love the heat, I love that everything is so low-key during the summer, and we don’t have to stick to any particular schedule....
These turkey coloring sheets are so cute, filled with turkeys in all kinds of fun situations. Plus they’re all free for you to download and print! Use our printable coloring pages for a library or classroom activity, an autumn birthday party, or to keep the kids busy before Thanksgiving dinner. RELATED: Thanksgiving Coloring Pages These printables are for personal and school use only. Do not copy, republish, upload, or alter these files....
Simply cut out a paper snowflake and then create a colourful pattern with markers — it’s such a fun celebration of winter! Plus, these snowflake suncatchers make beautiful reflections on tables and walls when the sun hits them. Or you can simply shine a flashlight over them to see the colourful shadows; it’s so much fun! 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....
There are only so many sandwiches you can eat, but it’s always fun to have lunch on a stick! You can make almost anything into a lunch kebab and bring back some life to your boring old lunches. From simple sandwich kebabs to flavourful antipasto skewers there are tons of healthy ideas here to make you and your kids excited for lunch time! I never would have thought of putting all of the ingredients for a sandwich onto a skewer, but I honestly think it’s brilliant!...
DIY Wind Chimes Beaded wind chimes are such a beautiful decoration for your porch, patio, or gazebo. They’re perfect for placing in the garden and make a lovely gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or a summer birthday. I love the soft clinking sound of the beads brushing against each other and the subtle chime of the bells when the strands move back and forth. Learning how to make a beaded wind chime is the perfect summer activity for both kids and adults....
Use our simple recipe and create hours of fun with this slime made from cornstarch and glue. This squishy slime has a really cool texture – it’s soft and a little fluffy, but it’s also very workable, with the perfect ooze! 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: Can you make slime with just cornstarch and water?...
Choose his favourite colours for the string and then use our free printable template for the letters (see below). This string art sign is colourful, fun, and super easy to make! 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 Dad string art template: Click on the link or image below to download our free, printable Dad string art template!...
Add a bundle of ribbon flowers to a vase to create a beautiful bouquet that won’t wilt or fade! These DIY ribbon roses make a great homemade gift for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any other special occasion. 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 ribbon rose does this make?...
These Ritz cracker spiders are REALLY easy! So easy, that they make me feel like I can fake my way into being one of “those” moms, even if it’s just for a day. My 5 year old can open her lunch and impress all the other kids in her class. (And their moms. And the school will email me to tell me I’m the best mom ever. What? That’s not going to happen and the other moms aren’t even going to see these?...
These colourful tapioca water beads are the perfect alternative to traditional water beads. They have the same texture as Orbeez except they’re completely safe to eat. And they’re perfect for exploring texture and colour! 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. What kind of tapioca pearls do I need? Make sure that you buy quick cook tapioca pearls!...
Buses were cancelled. The roads were terrible. And our house felt drafty all day long. And now they’re calling for crazy low temperatures for the next few days. Brrrrr… Does anyone else find it frustrating that even though buses are cancelled, we adults are still expected to brave the treacherous roads to go to work? No? Just me? I love the snow, but I certainly don’t like driving in it....
Celebrate the changing colours of the leaves and use your imagination to create this fun autumn craft. You only need a few simple craft supplies to create a leaf man or woman, and it’s a great fall activity for at school or at home. 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....
