One way I love to give gifts to kids without just giving more “stuff” is with craft kits. Not just kits where kits put together a pre-determined item that quickly gets junked. No, I mean real crafting kits that help children learn a particular skill set! Skill building craft kits for kids make great gift ideas! […]
25+ Best Rainy Day Activities, Crafts, and Toys!
We had such a rainy day here yesterday… it prompted me to go back through my site and revisit some of our old rainy day activities. I have a big list of them to share! Rainy Day Activities Sensory bins and Tinker Boxes are lifesavers on a rainy day! Just let kids explore some “new-to-them” […]
Simple DIY Marbled Paper Craft
For Valentine’s Day, the boys and I made pink marbled paper, then cut out hearts and strung them on garland around our dining room mirror and chandelier. So pretty! I was thinking how this simple DIY marbled paper craft could be fitting for any season or holiday. You just have to change the colors up! You […]
Hands-on Gift Ideas for Kids
Gift giving is one of my main love languages, so I love to find and buy gifts for my kids (or make them!). I also love to see my children engaging in thoughtful, creative play. So… that just means I have to be intentional with the toys I give them. I specifically look for hands on […]