One my toddler’s very favorite books is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle – one day she “made” me read it about 20 times – it’s safe to say we’re familiar with it! I was looking at egg carton … Continue reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Egg Carton Craft
My toddler has recently started to “read” to me with her books, and over the years we have collected either as hand-me-downs, purchases, gifts, etc a lot of different books. My girl particularly likes the “FE FI FO FUM” part … Continue reading Growing Magic Beans – Jack & The Beanstalk Activity
I love Dollar Tree – mostly I like walking through Dollar Tree seeing what they are selling for only a dollar. A few weeks ago I was there with my toddler and found these foam blocks and velcro dots. I … Continue reading Velcro Dot Cubes – Fine Motor Creative Activity
This month we’ve been doing bug-themed crafts in anticipation of a co-op put on by my friend Mama’s Happy Hive. I saw a foil ant on Pinterest and my imagination took off – what other bugs could I make? There really … Continue reading Make Bugs out of Foil
I have to work this 4th of July, so I wanted to make a fun activity for my kiddos in preparation for this fun holiday. I’ll be honest, the last couple of years this holiday has been mostly a loud … Continue reading 4th of July Surprise Toilet Paper Roll Poppers
Summertime is the perfect time for sitting outside on a warm evening and look at stars. Of course for my toddler, this is WAAAAAYYYY past her bedtime and as she is almost three and sporting that threenager attitude, I won’t … Continue reading Marshmallow Constellations – FREE Printables!
Anybody that has kids knows two main things about toys – they seem to multiply and can be quite expensive, which is frustrating when your kids seem to tire of them after a few hours or days. As the weather … Continue reading Pool Noodle Interlocking Discs
As spring approaches, my toddler wants to be outside more and more. This year she has noticed the birds, asking me what kind they are. This little project uses an old milk carton and can be made in a matter of … Continue reading Milk Carton Bird Feeder
I love activities that can be created with recycled items or with minimal expense. I find myself at Home Depot often for projects I do around the house, and with a little Pinterest inspiration, this easy activity only needs a … Continue reading Paint Swatch Matching Activity
My toddler is obsessed with Surprise Eggs, so I created these Easter Egg Surprises for her our of paper mache. First cut old newspapers into strips about 1″ wide and 6″ long. You’ll need about a sheet or two for … Continue reading Paper Mache Surprise Easter Eggs
