Bring out the holiday spirits with this adorable — and super easy to make — Popsicle Stick and Pom Pom Christmas tree! It only takes a few minutes to put together, especially if you use hot glue. How to Make a Popsicle Stick and Pom Pom Christmas Tree This is one of those really fun …
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Every year the kids write a letter to Santa, but how often does he write back? If you act NOW you can get a response from the Big Man in Red, with a little help from the Elves at the US Post Office. It’s even post marked from the North Pole! North Pole, Alaska, that …
Ever wonder how to give your kids something super fun and creative to do that DOES NOT use a screen? Me too! Subscription boxes full of crafts and STEM learning might be JUST the thing your kid needs right now. What’s a Subscription Box? A “subscription box” is a service that sends you a box …
Need to take a break from your kids, but don’t want them logging more junk screen time? I’ve got great news! Boat loads of celebrities — and book authors– are here to help entertain your kid in these uncertain times. Bed Time Stories with Dolly The amazing Dolly Parton wants to read a bedtime story …
Baseball? Football? Hockey? Soccer? Basketball? Oh yes, we can keep playing ALL of America’s favorite sports even if we’re stuck inside. Don’t let canceled games and postponed seasons get your sports loving family down! There’s a whole lotta ways you can bring your favorite sport to your kitchen table. Ok, even I can admit this …
Let’s face it, our kids do NOT wash their hands enough. My kiddo is 12 and I’m generally horrified by his nails every time I ask him to hold a craft or other prop for a blog photo. Our kids need to learn good hand washing techniques in order to stay healthy — clean hands …
Here in the Midwest we’re used to weathering a few snow days — heck even flood days! But now we have a new one: Virus Days. Yep, as I type this there are moms in my town scrambling because their kid’s school was called off for a freakin’ virus. It’s quite possible that more schools will …
I simply can’t say enough about how awesome the Magic House camps are for your creative kids! Mitch has done Maker Camp FOUR TIMES and the Art Camp twice! He’s still making cardboard machines 4 years after learning about the wonders of duct tape at the Magic House’s Camp Make It one summer. Summer seems …