holiday party kid activities: 3 secrets to success As part of Target’s Inner Circle, a few of us are participating a super-fun holiday party series: Holiday Party 101. We’re writing …Read moreholiday party kid activities: 3 secrets to success
k-cup advent calendar: make it a thoughtful, thankful holiday We’re longtime fans of the advent calendar and and longtime fans of coffee. When we stepped up our game last …Read morek-cup advent calendar: make it a thoughtful, thankful holiday
best gifts for kids and families 2013: teachmama’s picks I’m always surprised when the holiday catalogs roll around at how many new toys hit the shelves each year. It’s a …Read morebest gifts for kids and families 2013: teachmama’s picks
new ideas for halloween treats: alternatives to candy Halloween is traditionally a time for sweets, sweets, and more sweets, but who says kids must eat candy from dawn till dusk just because that’s …Read morenew ideas for halloween treats: alternatives to candy
pulled cotton ghosts: halloween craft for little ones The following guest post is written by the incredibly busy Theresa of Capri + 3. Theresa is a mom of four toddlers, and her …Read morepulled cotton ghosts: halloween craft for little ones
halloween owl: fun fall craft for kids The following guest post is written by Ashley Merrick-Rives of Me & Marie Learning. Ashley is a ‘mom-teacher-blogger’ and an in-home …Read morehalloween owl: fun fall craft for kids
the rainbow loom: 5 reasons kids need it and parents love it We are loving–and I mean loving–the Rainbow Loom. We’re bracelet-making, ring-wearing, tiny-rubber-band …Read morethe rainbow loom: 5 reasons kids need it and parents love it
homemade tooth fairy boxes originally published as ‘tooth fairy, we’re ready!’ on October 13, 2009 If you check around the internet, …Read morehomemade tooth fairy boxes
soap dough, soap molds, crazy cool fun with soap What happens when you put a bar of Ivory soap in the microwave? Really. Ivory soap. Plain ole sweet-smelling, plain-jane …Read moresoap dough, soap molds, crazy cool fun with soap
how to make the most of a day trip to museum, farm, or amusement park Now that our swim and dive seasons are officially over, it’s time for a few good family day trips. And our close proximity to Washington, DC, …Read morehow to make the most of a day trip to museum, farm, or amusement park
foam dough: serious rainy day indoor fun I’m all about trying new and exciting things with my kids, and today’s activity is no different. Totally strange, completely weird. Absolutely new …Read morefoam dough: serious rainy day indoor fun
how to host a summer reading book swap event Summer is almost in full swing, and for our family, there’s no better way to begin our summer fun than with a Summer Reading Kick-Off …Read morehow to host a summer reading book swap event
quick, easy father’s day surprise notes: kid-made and dad-approved Father’s Day is here. Like practically tomorrow. And with the whirlwind of the end-of-school excitement, Father’s Day often takes a back …Read morequick, easy father’s day surprise notes: kid-made and dad-approved
summer learning eBook: 30+ free, fun learning ideas for summer We’re thrilled to share that our third annual summertime learning eBook has hit the presses today! The fab parents and teachers of the we …Read moresummer learning eBook: 30+ free, fun learning ideas for summer
digital and hand-drawn bookmarks: modern kid masterpieces The Washington Post’s KidsPost is hosting a bookmark design contest for its Summer Book Club. So between shoving Cheerios and oj in their …Read moredigital and hand-drawn bookmarks: modern kid masterpieces
how to make butterfly pens: a sweet spring garden gift For Teacher Appreciation Week, for Mother’s Day, as a birthday party favor, or for any occasion, these butterfly pens are indeed a sweet spring …Read morehow to make butterfly pens: a sweet spring garden gift
quick and easy inexpensive thank you gifts for teachers No matter how or when you do it, it’s an important time of the year to offer a sincere ‘thank you!’ to teachers, especially with …Read morequick and easy inexpensive thank you gifts for teachers
simple, sweet butterfly birthday with awesome ME boxes Our Cora had a Butterfly Birthday Bash Playdate, which was fun and simple and beautiful and full of butterflies and …Read moresimple, sweet butterfly birthday with awesome ME boxes
beautiful, easy homemade flower barrettes While we were at the craft store this past weekend, picking up some supplies for Maddy’s after school club and for Cora’s Butterfly Birthday Playdate …Read morebeautiful, easy homemade flower barrettes
an easy-to-build stage for the performers in your family That’s right. A stage. So your kids can totally rock it out during your spring break Staycation. Or so your house becomes THE house for …Read morean easy-to-build stage for the performers in your family