Denise is a mom on a mission to share all the fun things you can do with kids in St. Louis...and beyond! 
People who love Minecraft like to describe the game as electric LEGO bricks. Both involve using your imagination and a collection of blocks to build wondrous creations! My kid has built amazing roller coasters, impressive statues and huge automated farms. But, like a lot of young players, he was afraid of the monsters when he first […]
Minecraft
All things Minecraft, from video game tips to crafts, toys and costumes. We play a LOT Of Minecraft around here! Check out the Creeper Costume we made when Mitch first caught the bug, the Real Life Grass Block 2.0, or help your kid make a 3D Printable of their avatar!
Make it Real: Minecraft Crafting Table DIY
“Mom…can I have this box?” Mitch had been eyeballing this one box all night–a big, perfectly square box that held a random collection of blog swag and craft debris that needed to be cleared from the kitchen table one night. Sadly, boxing up clutter and stashing it in the basement is how I clean house […]
Minecraft Christmas Crafts
Maybe Minecraft isn’t the first thing you think of when you’re prepping for Christmas crafts…unless you have a young gamer in the house! Since Mitch has me hooked on Minecraft, I’m always thinking about creepers and Steve when I’m ready to break out the glitter and glue! Minecraft Christmas Paper Craft Pixel Paper Craft is my […]
DIY: Minecraft Play Helmet from Soft Foam (free printable)
Be just like Steve with this super awesome “Diamond” Minecraft helmet! This helmet is soft, comfy to wear and great for Halloween costumes or anytime dress up fun. This will be the third year my son will dress up as a Minecraft character. First he wanted to be something spooky, so he picked a Creeper. […]
Minecraft (real life) Halloween Pumpkin
Delight your favorite Minecrafter with this real life Minecraft Pumpkin craft you can make at home! It’s pretty simple to make: you just need a square box, paint, construction paper and a sharp knife. (Let the parent do the cutting, even if your gamer is a big kid.) The hardest part of this craft is […]
Real Minecraft Redstone Lamp for your Kid’s Room (with free printable)
Last week I told you about a Minecraft toy shelf we made for Mitch’s room…now he’s got a proper bedside lamp! A redstone lamp! I’ve been wanting to make this for him for ages, but I only recently found the perfect lamp for the job. This is another installment of Minecraft Monday’s where I try to […]
Simple Minecraft Toy Shelf for your Kid’s Bedroom
Minecraft Monday’s are back and today I’ve got an awesome crafty project you can do with your kid in MINUTES to really snazz up their room! It’s a Minecraft inspired toy cubby that will organize their treasures with just a hint of blocky goodness. If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know that […]
Minecraft Pocket Edition vs PC
The other day I was on Facebook and a mom asked what was the best app to download to let her kid play Minecraft on a phone? I hate to make fun of non-gamer moms…but there’s only one app for Minecraft: Pocket Edition. Anything else is a cheap knockoff. Literally. If it’s not Mojang, it’s not Minecraft. This […]
