by Jennifer | Sep 4, 2018 | Around the House, Indoor Activities for Kids, Instagram
One of my most cherished times of the day is bedtime. Since the girls were little, I have always read to them at night. Since they are 2 years apart with different interests, I read to them separately. For my oldest, the Nancy Drew series has been our favorite for...
by Jennifer | Aug 7, 2018 | Indoor Activities for Kids, Instagram, Summer Fun
The slime and squishy crazes have taken over our house this summer. Luckily I have contained the slime mess to our art room and the girls no longer want to buy every squishy they see. Nonetheless, I was ready to find a new craft that my girls would enjoy making just...
by Jennifer | May 23, 2016 | Indoor Activities for Kids, Outdoor Activities for Kids, Summer Fun
This fun summer project is a very special one that I wanted to share. I remember making these masks with my mom when my brothers and I were growing up. My mom has now passed on this experience with my girls. Uncle Will still enjoys making them too! There are...
by Jennifer | Aug 27, 2014 | Indoor Activities for Kids, Outdoor Activities for Kids, Pinterest Inspired
Have you tried making moon dough? Definitely a Pinterest success! It only takes 2 ingredients – shaving cream (Dollar Tree kind worked for us) and cornstarch. Mixing the cornstarch and shaving cream was pretty messy so I would recommend doing this outside. ...
by Jennifer | Jun 26, 2014 | Indoor Activities for Kids, Outdoor Activities for Kids, Toddler Craft Projects
We are reliving some of my childhood memories this summer. One project I remember doing with my brothers is piñata making. At 4 and 6 years old, my girls had no problem doing this project all on their own. Granite, we made a pretty big mess, but it was worth it to...
by Jennifer | Aug 15, 2012 | Indoor Activities for Kids, Toddler Craft Projects
Whenever I paint the girls’ nails they always ask to paint mine. After lots of “no’s,” I finally let go of the fear of nail polish spilling all over the bathroom and said “yes.” I have to say, it was fun. They couldn’t...
by Jennifer | Nov 8, 2011 | Indoor Activities for Kids
I found this idea on Little Hands, Big Work. We took a foam puzzle and buried the letters. My 4-year-old had fun digging and putting the alphabet puzzle together. For our 1 year old, I buried pieces to a wooden puzzle. She enjoyed touching the rice… finding...
by Jennifer | Aug 11, 2011 | Indoor Activities for Kids
This is a fun (but messy) activity that has always been a hit at our house. Painting with Pudding Just mix up your favorite pudding (of course, we are all about the chocolate here). Spread it out on the high chair table or kitchen table. Let them dive...
