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Jenga is a classic game that requires hand-eye coordination and good fine motor skills. The first few rounds are usually easy as you carefully remove a block from the tower and place it on top. But the tension mounts as the game progresses and less stable blocks are available. It all comes together (falls apart?) […]
Everyone knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And since February is the month of hearts and giving more love, you and your kids can make morning extra special with strawberry hearts on your pancakes! Start out with a simple pancake recipe. This one is easy to follow for your younger kitchen assistants. […]
Love is in the air! I saw these Valentine photo booth pictures and thought they were too sweet not to share. Whether for a Valentine's party or just your own photo shoot, the kissing booths make a cute set up for your kids to model and great memories for the future. Put your own spin on the […]
Having a new baby in the house, I wanted a mobile to keep her entertained in the crib or at the changing table. But I didn't want to just buy a plastic one from a box. I wanted something special from me to my baby. Here's the origami crane mobile. In Japan, the origami crane […]
One of my favorite games growing up was Memory. I loved to test my brain to remember where the different matches were. It was fun and a way of learning at the same time. Here's a do-it-yourself version of the game that you can make with small scraps of fabric you have around the house. […]
When I was pregnant, I was given a huge shock of a baby shower at 5 months. I had no idea it was coming and was so surprised I almost fell out of the doorway backwards. It took a good 10 minutes to get my composure. One of my favorite things that came out of that baby […]
"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." - Doug Larson Here's a simple and non-messy activity for your young fishing enthusiasts. It only took us 15 minutes to set up and it's guaranteed fun! You need: construction paper paper clips a magnet (We found ours […]
Spring is right around the corner! Kind of... Our family has been looking for any signs of spring outside where the trees are bare and the ground icy. We haven't yet seen any flowers blooming or bunnies hopping around. So, taking a queue from Mary Poppins, we decided to leave some food for our feathered friends who […]
Who needs television, when you have a giant box and some well loved stuffed animals lying around? Here's our newest version of home theater! This is your chance to take part in 'America's Got Talent'. Start a competition over who can fascinate the babies in the audience the best! This is also great for older children, they can entertain their […]
Here's a cute fort idea for little kids and all you need to start is a large box! You can make it as simple or sweet as you want it. We made ours more colorful with blankets and clothes and personalized it with a name sign we already had around the house. She loves to […]