I love Easter crafts for kids! Not only are little bunnies, eggs, and baskets super cute and fun to make, their bright, cheery colors can make anyone smile! I have found some wonderful crafts that are simple enough to make with your little ones, or of course, you can definitely make them on your own …
Baby Brother is CRAZY about Paw Patrol! Every day he asks for his favorite show, to wear his favorite Paw Patrol shoes, and he loves to pretend to be the Paw Patrol. He calls it "Caw-Po" and I think that's the cutest thing EVER! His favorite pups are IT! I found some super cute …
Book and Journal Keeper The Captain is 7 and loves to read. He has really loved discovering the world of chapter books this year! Often times we find him after we thought he was asleep, reading his Star Wars book, the Bible, or a book about animals or the solar system. Reading is such a …
Valentine's Day Verse on Burlap I love making small crafts with the boys, but I definitely stick with crafts for kids and easy crafts. I went out on a limb and made this cute Valentine's Day verse on burlap and while it could be jazzed up a lot, it was pretty simple and even the …
Christmas Tree Craft for Kids We are always looking for fun crafts to do with the boys, especially those that take a little more time and helps them practice their fine motor skills. I wanted to do a Christmas tree craft for kids, and the steps are pretty simple. I took a technique we used …
Throwing a Photo Party for Teens Hubby is a youth minister and has events for the youth group often. Yesterday, he threw a big area wide event for our youth group and five other churches. Over 80 teens and pre-teens joined together to eat, worship, and have fun together! Events like this are always a …
My little guys are really getting into "Star Wars." It all started with "Angry Birds Star Wars," oddly enough, but now they're crazy about it. So much so, that the Captain is going to be Darth Vader and D will be Luke Skywalker for Halloween. Hubby loves the movies and while the boys haven't seen …
Beverage Bands DIY has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. If one thing is for certain, our family stays well hydrated. We all love our drinks, but admittedly, they're not always healthy. I have made a concious efffort to start drinking more water and when I want a sweet drink, to make it a …
Mummy Letters - Halloween Craft for Kids contains affiliate links Since it is already September, I guess it is time to start thinking about Halloween. It's not my favorite holiday, but it's in my favorite season and the day before the Captain's birthday, so I have learned to love it. It really is a lot …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine. Being from Texas, iced tea has always been one of my favorite drinks. I drink at least one glass of iced tea daily, sweetened with honey. Tea is always my go to beverage of choice at family gatherings, potlucks, and parties. I broke up with soda …
This burlap flag craft has been brought to you by Burlap Fabric. All opinions are mine. The boys and I really making crafts together, especially during the summer. We love flags, but realize the complexity once we're already covered in paint, figuring out how to equally space all 50 stars. It is what it is, …
Father's Day is in a few weeks (June 21, 2015 to be exact.) My boys always love to make things for Daddy, all throughout the year. Sometimes, they could use a little direction, because really, how many pictures can Daddy hang on his office walls? This year for Father's Day, I hope to give hubby …
We are pretty big Dallas Mavericks fans. Well, the Captain insists that he doesn't like the Mavs, but as long as he lives in our house, he is a Mavs' fan....HA! Well, when he was a baby, I ordered some super cute Dallas Mavericks fabric on ebay for a custom cloth diaper. Well, I had …
Easy Dot Art Shamrock Craft for Kids Crafts are something that we all can agree on in this house. The boys are excellent about coming up with their own crafts, but sometimes they need a little guidance to get started. They love these Do A Dot Art! markers that Grammy gave to them and so …
We are gearing up for the youth group Super Bowl party at our house on Sunday. The boys want to decorate and have made a few posters for the big event already, but we needed some more football decor. The Captain created this adorable textured paint football craft for kids and it turned out great! …
Happy Valentine's Day, Curious George! Banana Valentine Craft for Kids One of the boys' favorite book characters is Curious George. How can you resist this lovable, mischievous little monkey? One book we like to read this time of year is Happy Valentine's Day, Curious George! I love crafts that the boys can create on their …
The boys love listening to a good book. I love seeing their excitement for a character like Corduroy or Clifford come alive. To extend their excitement and understanding, I search for a fun craft or activity based on the book we have read. This makes it fun for the whole family and provides a genuine …
The boys and I love to celebrate each season with a fun craft. I went in search of some great fall, but not Halloween, crafts and I came up with twenty great fall crafts for kids! I think we will start with some leaf crafts, then apple, then pumpkin, and complete the rest later in …
We have been using glass cups, bowls, and plates for a few years now to limit our use of plastics in the home. I try to get our dishes from thrift stores or clearance but things DO break with kids using them, so you really can never have enough! Recently, my mother gave me quite a few of …
I learned the fine art of watercolor resist back in elementary school, third grade, if I remember correctly. After the first time, you will realize how beautiful it can look after it's finished...and if you're like me, realize that you don't need to be so lazy the next time. This craft does take time …
Start Your Garden Indoors with DIY Seed Pots! I received these seed pots and we were excited to decorate them. I gave the boys some markers, eco-friendly glue, googly eyes, tissue paper, eggshells, and old cooked spaghetti noodles, just for fun. I was curious as to what they would come up with. (The googly eyes …
The boys love talking about the changing seasons and looking at all of the magnificent colors of the fall leaves. We wanted to decorate the house a little with the beautiful colors of fall, so we made a stained glass fall leaf craft! It was a bit more difficult than I had prepared for, but …
Our summer garden is coming to an end, but the okra is still holding on. It has been so hot here, I just don't want to go pick the okra some days, so, when I finally make it out there, there are a few pieces that are overgrown and hard. I had been throwing some …
This turtle with shell craft is one of my favorite crafts from my kindergarten teaching days! I have been waiting to do this craft with the Captain, and figured he was old enough and had enough attention span to complete it, and I was right. He loved it! I let D make a Turtle, too, …
The Captain and Baby D's current favorite book is "Corduroy" by Don Freeman. I loved this book as a child, so it makes it even more special that the boys love it so much! My mother, the boys' Grammy, was the one who introduced Corduroy to the boys, by reading them books when we have …
I scoured the internet and some books for the perfect St. Patrick's Day craft to make with the Captain the other day and I just couldn't find any that were easy and engaging enough for him to do by himself. And let me tell you, this kid and his brother LOVE to do things by themselves and …
The Captain LOVES to do artsy and crafty things and while I was a kindergarten teacher, I am NOT as crafty as the typical kindergarten teacher. Lately he has been coming up with ideas of things he'd like to make and I've been assisting him as much as I can. And lately he's had the idea …
If you can't make it out to the stores to get your Father's Day gift, here are some last minute ideas for you! Make sure to click on the picture to take you to the orginal website! (if available) Make sure to visit my Pinterest page to see …
Memorial Day is a vacation for many US citizens. It's a day to head out to the lake, go fishing, have a bbq, or whatever, but let's not forget what it's all about! Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called "Decoration Day" and it was created to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of …
We had some sprouting potatoes that were not being used up quickly enough. Sure, they're still edible, but today Baby D and Captain Fussybuckets did some potato stamping! First, you select the potatoes. Then, you cut them in half and either leave the sprouts on or take them off. Washing is also optional, unless …
Valentine's Day is coming up quickly! I had a few minutes to spare, so I went to Pinterest to look for some super cute Valentine's Day crafts that we could make! Do you like to make Valentine's Day crafts with your kids? Many of these could be adjusted, depending on age and ability of your …
Target (and other stores, I assume) have all of their Christmas stuff on super clearance! I scored a Gingerbread House kit for $2.99, as it was 70% off. I am cheap and would never have bought one for full price, but it made a cute after Christmas craft for Captain Fussybuckets and me! I told …