The boys have been building and construction fanatics lately. And I’ve come to realize that instead of more and more toys to add to our collection of toys that never get played with. I’d rather have a toy that can be added 
10 Top Toys for Builders
November 20, 2012 by 8 Comments
Simple Leaf Window Garland
October 30, 2012 by 8 Comments
Did you collect some leaves over the weekend? Or before they’re all gone?
The boys did. We don’t have a lot for leaves in our yard, but enough to have a raking session, and collect a few colorful leaves for a project!
I’ve
12 Halloween Activities for Kids
October 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
For Halloween not being one of the ‘major’ holidays like Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving [you know, where you get the entire family together for a feast], it sure does bring out some awesome activities to do with the kids!
There’s
Halloween Activities: 10 Monsters for Kids
October 25, 2012 by 4 Comments
Halloween Pumpkins: Monster Style
October 22, 2012 by 4 Comments
When we went pumpkin picking at my brother’s, the boys couldn’t help but pick a bunch of unripe, green pumpkins.
When I asked if they’d like to decorate some pumpkins for inside, Henry said only the green ones.
So we decorated those.
And they ended
Foam Monster Treat Bags
October 18, 2012 by 5 Comments
Monsters come in all shapes and sizes! That’s what’s awesome about them. They can be absolutely anything. [Perfect for little kids to make!]
A square could be a face, or a flower can! It doesn’t matter at all.
We made these foam monsters at
How to Make Kid Size Scarecrows
October 15, 2012 by 4 Comments
Let the kids take part this Autumn and make their very own scarecrows, kid size!
Sugarsnips shows us how to make these easy scarecrows for the season!
So a few weeks ago we had multiple plumbing “issues” which resulted in not 1
Shaving Cream Puffy Paint Ghost & Spider Web
October 8, 2012 by 1 Comment
Henry and I found something to do with the shaving cream puffy paint papers that George made!
We extended it into ghosts and spider webs to display for Halloween!
Of course, after Henry heard that
Halloween Shaving Cream Sensory Activity
October 2, 2012 by 14 Comments
A little sensory activity for George while Henry was at school!
Simply just shaving cream on a baking sheet.
I added food coloring in orange, red and yellow to add some color for Halloween!
George was very hesitant to
Sticky Foam: A Birthday Cake in the Window
October 1, 2012 by 5 Comments
To celebrate the week before George’s birthday, Henry made a birthday cake right on the front window.
We received these foam platters from Michael’s Creatology line, that come in a brightly colored shapes one, as well as a sports edition
Fall Tree Art: Pulled String Painting
September 20, 2012 by 6 Comments
The boys and I had a creative morning. I grabbed some paints in fall colors [red, yellow and brown], along with some canvas paper and Paint Dab Markers we received from CraftProjectIdeas.com.
I had a really fun,
Halloween Craft: Spooky Treat Holders (A Candy Bag Alternative)
September 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Please welcome Dusti, my sister-in-law. She’s posted here before [remember the awesome DIY Yarn Wrapped Wreath?], but now she has her own blog too! Check out Antidotes for Mom. She’s a real stay at home mom,
10 Fall Activities & Crafts from It’s Playtime
September 12, 2012 by 5 Comments
It’s Fall and gorgeous as ever!
My favorite time of year is among us and I’m celebrating by sharing with you 10 ideas to do with the kids this fall!
Four crafty, or things to make, with the kids and six things to go
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing & Mark Making
August 14, 2012 by 4 Comments
Sidewalk chalk has never really been a hit here before.
We don’t have the smoothest sidewalks or a very smooth driveway. So I’ve just never pushed it. I don’t even enjoy drawing with it on it, so why should they? [I’d
Canvas Art: Oil Pastel Resist Watercolors
July 24, 2012 by 2 Comments
There’s something so prestigious about art on a piece of canvas.
I think it really makes the kids think they’re making something really special. Last year they made a piece of art on canvas with the frozen paints
50 Paint Activities: Tools, Methods & Recipes
July 18, 2012 by 10 Comments
Painting is such a staple for art activities with most kids.
Painting is often the first exposure children have to art.
Which isn’t surprising.
There’s a million different ways to do it!
Even so, painting can become mundane for the
Fabric Painted Pillowcase
July 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
Remember our tie dyed pillowcase gift wrap?
I added to it for a special little girl’s birthday gift! I used this rather cool fabric paint called DecoArt Ink Effects that irons on
