By Katie Goodman Fruit Roll-Ups are fun treats, but they’re not exactly something I want my kids eating every day. I recently experimented with making homemade fruit leather. It’s so good! Recipes like this are perfect for when you have lots of less-than-prime fruit on hand that needs to be used up fast. In this […]
As a kid, one of my favorite backyard summertime activities was playing on a Slip ‘n Slide. It was always a bit frustrating, though, to have to stand in line with the other kids and just go one at a time down the slippery strip of plastic. Dianne of The Inspired Housewife shares her secret […]
You may know Kathreen Ricketson as the editor of the Australia-based craft blog Whipup. She’s also been busy self-publishing Action Packs, which are digital collections of making and learning projects for kids. Action Packs incorporate a little crafting, a little cooking, some nature exploration, a little building and tinkering – and each issue is centered […]
I have several book-loving friends who will appreciate this fun bookshelf mini-quilt from Don’t Call Me Betsy. I can see lots of cool variations on it, from making one with all the books from a book club’s year to one that showcases a child’s favorite books at a certain age. Susan of Living With Punks […]
Beckie from Infarrantly Creative has a whole new take on sidewalk chalk. Her chalk spray tutorial helps encourage kids to be creative while and discouraging the epic mess that comes along with driveway drawing. Plus, it just looks like a ton of fun!
Wow! I love these toilet-paper roll creatures from El Hada de Papel, a trilingual (!) blog about crafting with kids. These couldn’t be easier–assuming, of course, that you’re capable of drawing quirky owls, cats, dogs, or anything else with pointy ears. (Via Swiss Miss.)
By Katie Goodman Popsicles are a favorite summer treat in our house. With outside temperatures teetering dangerously towards 100 degrees Fahrenheit, homemade popsicles are the perfect healthy treat to cool off during the long, hot afternoons. It’s simple to make your own 100% fruit popsicles at home, and the flavor combinations are only limited by […]
