Ditch the screen and get hands-on with this super cool (and totally interactive) poster map of the United States! It’s the only scratch off map designed for kids…by moms! Mitch and I received a free map to play with for this review. All opinions are our own. Unlike old school paper maps, The Elsewhere USA …
Crafts for Kids
Play Dough is one of those basic toys that every kid should get explore! It’s not only great for creative play, but it helps toddlers and young children develop finger strength and fine motor control. And seriously, there’s no upper age limit to playdough! Whenever we break out the Play-Doh Fun Factory I want to …
Minecraft Creepers have become a classic costume over the last couple years. This post will show you how to make a Creeper suit that’s soft and flexible where it counts — so your kid can sit down. You can also use the tutorial below to make your own Creeper Head from a cardboard box. Halloween …
My kids have a lot of fun with their Nerf guns, but the fun wears thin when they start aiming at me. That’s why I give them everything they need to set up a target range…outside! Why waste money on battery operated Nerf target games when you can let the kids use their imagination and …
We’ve been making ornaments like crazy around here! Want to see our latest creation? Drum roll please….. Angry Birds!! Mitch loves to play Angry Birds on my iPad. Angry Birds in space, Angry Birds in winter, Angry Birds in Rio, Angry Birds just being angry. And the Bad Piggie game, can’t forget that. He even …
Looking for something to make with the kids that you can hang on the tree? Here’s a sled load of Christmas ornaments you can make with the kids, from floating photos in a glass ball, to llamas and Minecraft cubes to good ol’ salt dough! There’s something for everyone–and each ornament is easy enough for …
Not sure what all the fuss is about Minecraft? I’m one of those weird moms that actually plays the video games, so I’m happy to explain it to you! Minecraft is just an elaborate box of electronic LEGOS–a video game version of old fashioned building blocks…but with people, animals and even monsters thrown into the …
Mitch is not a big fan of bees, but he does love honey on his toast. That’s why I took him to the Saint Louis Zoo to learn all about bees! Keep reading to discover why bees need our help, HOW you can help–it’s super easy–and video directions for a cute bee bookmark you can …