I love finding toys or gift ideas that require my kids to be creative and have fun. I also love gifts that are quiet and don't require batteries (am I right???!!) Here are some great options for gifts where kids can be creative and draw or use their imagination. Some of these are great building toys and some are simple as paper & pencil gift ideas. If you have some on your ... Read More
Sharing Jar for the New Year
The New Year is a great time to reflect and make some goals to better yourself. I'm all about making goals but like the idea of this sharing jar too! The sharing jar is a fun way to remember the last year in a positive way. Here's all about how to make your own sharing jar. In January start with an empty jar and some notes and pens. Tell the family that anytime something ... Read More
Easy Photo Tile Gift Idea
I can't believe that Christmas is here. Are you totally done with all the shopping or are you scrambling at the last minute? I'm the worst at second guessing the gifts I bought. I always wonder if they will truly like it or should I have gone with the other idea. It can totally drive you MAD! Do you have family on your list that you don't know what to get? Photos of your kids ... Read More
Fun With PLAY-DOH
This post was sponsored by the PLAY-DOH brand from HASBRO as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. With kids spending so much time in front of screens these days I love to have activities that are play based. I think creativity and imagination is starting to be a lost art in our children, sadly. One ... Read More
The Cutest DIY Maracas (so easy!)
My daughter's 2nd grade class is studying Economics, and each child is expected to create a good or service to bring to school this week. They must make it themselves, use only basic (inexpensive or free) supplies, and make 22 of the item. Each child will bring their good or service to school, where they will have a store and "sell" their items to other 2nd graders. We had ... Read More