Printable Subway Art is such an easy way to change up your home decor. I like to find free Subway Art online, print it out and put it in an 8x10 photo frame that I switch out every month or so. I have Subway Art for all the different holidays and seasons. It's a popular way to decorate these days! It's Back-To-School season, so my school-themed Subway Art is now on display. If you like it, go ahead and download it for yourself at the link ...
Crafts
Back to School Photo Ideas: DIY Picture Frame Photo Prop
I love celebrating the Back To School season with my kids. There's something so exciting about filling backpacks with school supplies, shopping for school clothes, and meeting new teachers. Our family has a simple First Day of School tradition. We take a photo of each child on their way to school. It's a fun way to kick off the school year, and we can compare First Day of School photos with Last Day of School photos to see how much the kids have ...
Peppermint Play Dough Recipe
If you have kids, you need a good homemade play dough recipe. It's easy to make, and a fun rainy day craft activity. I like this particular recipe because you do not need Cream of Tartar. Because I never just happen to have a bottle of Cream of Tartar hanging around and figured you might not, either. The Peppermint Essential Oil makes the play dough smell nice and minty! Some of my kids like the scented play dough and some don't. You can ...
How To Make a Cupcake Stand
It seems like everyone has a cupcake stand but me! And I am always needing one for birthday parties and get togethers. So when I saw a DIY Cupcake Stand dollar store craft idea on Pinterest, I pinned it to my Crafts board. I figured it was worth the $4 gamble to find out if I could really make one or not. Spoiler Alert! You can totally make one of these and it's so easy...as in "why didn't I think of this before" type of easy. ...
How To Make a Patriotic Pinata
There is an odd tradition in my husband's family. (Or at least I think it is odd because I did not grow up doing it.) Anytime there is a special occasion where the entire family gets together, they bring out a pinata! Birthday parties, Christmas, Fourth of July...you name it, we have celebrated it with a pinata. Of course, the kids LOVE pinatas, so it is a fun tradition. Pinatas are not hard to make. However, they are a craft that will take a ...
DIY Summer Camp Ideas: Keep the Kids Busy on a Budget
School's out, the kids are bored and it’s only day two of summer vacation. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or working from home, keeping kids entertained on a budget can be an entire job in itself. Do-it-yourself summer camp to the rescue! At-home summer camp can be as structured or easy-going as your child needs. Depending on your child’s age, summer camp activities can help develop fine motor skills, improve math and reading basics, ...
Try the New Glue! Elmer’s School Glue Naturals + Pin to Win Sweepstakes
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Elmer’s. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Elmer’s® Products is the maker of America's favorite school glue. They have listened to the demands of eco-conscious parents and teachers - and recently introduced the new Elmer’s® School Glue Naturals. This is the FIRST and ONLY school glue made with natural ...
Patriotic Wind Sock Craft
The Patriotic Wind Sock craft is a fun way to keep the kids busy on Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July, and any other patriotic holiday. It's an eco-friendly craft, too! Recycle an oatmeal can into a wind sock decoration to hang outside. Patriotic Wind Sock Craft Materials Needed: Cardboard oatmeal container (cylinder-shaped) Wrapping or construction paper (in white and blue) Red and white crepe paper ...
Handprint Craft For Kids (No Paint!) ~ Great Gift For Mom, Dad & Grandparents
This handprint craft for kids makes a nice gift idea for moms, dads, and grandparents! We put our finished product in an inexpensive frame so it will be easy to display for years to come. It only cost pennies to make, but the end result is priceless! Materials Needed: ...
