Let’s be real, Easter eggs are getting egg-spensive. Between the price of actual eggs, the vinegar stink that never quite leaves your kitchen, and the very real risk of losing a rogue hard-boiled egg behind the couch (been there, sniffed that)… maybe it’s time for something different this year? How about Marshmallow “eggs”? Photo by …
Spring
Spring is in the air! Are you looking for a fun spring craft or ways to spend Spring Break in St. Louis with your family? Not local? I’ve got you covered too with a Spring Break planner that’s good where ever you call home.
This Tunnel of Love is totally family friendly! This Valentine’s Day weekend you’re invited to explore the City Museum and it’s pop up event the “Tunnel of Love.” It’s a family friendly event with photo ops, crafts, sweets & treats for all ages. Bonus: it’s free with your General Admission ticket! City Museum artists will lead …
I’m pretty easy on the kids when it comes to screen time, but when Mitch starts squishing his food into cubes before he eats it, I know we need a Minecraft detox. Here’s a simple and fun project you can do anytime–but spring is the best! You just need some dirt, a Minecraft action figure …
When Easter is over I stuff all the baskets and plastic eggs (and a few crafts we didn’t get to) into a big plastic tub in my basement. I haven’t bought plastic eggs in YEARS — but I still have quite a collection. My boys truly love hunting for eggs on Easter morning, so I’ve …
Every spring I get the urge to sprout some seeds on the window sill and watch them grow. It’s a great way to slip a little science into your everyday life — and kids love to watch the progress. The Bigger the Seed, the Bigger the Sprout Larger seeds, like beans and sunflowers are the …
Love tiny things? Try this Altoid Tin Garden! Don’t let limited space keep you from sharing your passion for gardening with the kids. I’m going to show you how to make a tiny mint tin garden that’s perfect for setting on a sunny window sill anywhere in the house! Bonus! This DIY garden in an …
Updated with Version 1.15.2 Spawn Eggs If your kids are bored of making “ordinary” dyed Easter eggs, I’ve got a cool idea for you: Minecraft Easter eggs! This is an easy method to paint real hardboiled eggs or plastic Easter eggs to look like Minecraft Spawn Eggs. Dye the eggs a base color then use …
Did you know your kids can make an awesome “stained glass” candle holder with colorful tissue paper? They’re super easy to make–you’ll want a batch for every holiday! The method we’re using is known as Decoupage, which is just a fancy term for gluing paper to an object. We’ll use Mod Podge to glue tissue …