You Don’t Have to Recreate a 90's Summer- let go of the pressure and keep the good stuff
/
Is This Worth Setting Up? 4 Questions to Ask Before Starting Any Activity with Kids
/
why some crafts might be setting you and your child up for failure/One Shell, 4 Prompts by Age (toddler, preschool, early grades, teens and tweens)
Read MoreOverscheduled Kids? 10 Must-Ask Questions Before Signing Up for Fall Activities
/
When my kids were small, I was a SAHM and I did not need childcare. I wanted my kids to be exposed to valuable sports and lessons, but it was more important to me to protect their unscheduled downtime. Leaving as many afternoons open as possible was my goal. At school, they were told when to sit, where to walk, and how to learn. It’s structured down to the minute. At home, I felt that my job was to provide the balance.
Read More8 Fun & Easy Spring Activities for Kids and Tired Parents
/
Looking for some simple, engaging outdoor activities to bridge the post-nap to dinner gap?
Read MoreHoliday Animals Playdough Activity
/Need an easy and quick Holiday activity for the kids? Here’s one for you!
Use any play-dough you have; store-bought, homemade, doesn’t matter. Use some little animal figurines and mini-trees and let them decorate.
Worried about clean up? Don’t be. All of this can easily be picked apart, secured in baggies and stored away on a shelf for another day!
Use whatever items you have on hand, but if you’re wondering what we used exactly, here it is down below!
Looking for more fun Holiday Activities? Check out these blog posts below!
Featured
Check our our E-Book Shop!
Halloween Rice Krispie Treats Simplified
/
Simple spooky treats for Halloween. Tips on how to decorate without the fuss.
Read MoreEasy Ice Play Activity for Kids
/
An icy cold activity that won’t cost a dime and will entertain a very young child equally as well as a grade-schooler.
Read More3 Fun and Engaging Activities to Calm Tired and Cranky Kids
/
Three easy activities you can pull off when you are both exhausted and need a break.
Read MoreICE PLAY FOR CHILDREN
/
An activity that won’t cost a dime and will entertain a very young child equally as well as a grade schooler.
Read MoreA New Way to Think About 'Wasting' Art Supplies
/
Worried about your kids wasting art supplies? Here’s why you shouldn’t be.
Read MoreTHREE ACTIVITIES FOR TIRED AND CRANKY KIDS AND MOMS
/
Three easy activities you can pull off when you are both exhausted.
Read MoreAn Easy Guide to Keeping the Kids Entertained at Home
/
Easy activities for all ages for when you are feeling cooped up at home, or anytime!
Read MoreTHREE ACTIVITIES FOR TIRED AND CRANKY KIDS
/
What to do with tired, craky kids after a long day of school.
Read More
NEON SALT TRAY
/
Inspired by one of my favorite accounts, @mamapapabubba, I made Sloane this simple salt tray to practice her writing. Want to know how? It took 2 seconds (well, not really, but it felt fast and easy😜)
1. I poured salt in 2 small bowls.
2. Added a squirt of neon watercolor into each and mixed it.
3. Let dry (I dried mine in a low oven because I’m impatient.) 4. Mix the colors together on a clear tray and put it on the light table 💫
It was pretty impossible to resist. All three kids were writing and designing (and fighting and elbowing for space around the tray). How will you inspire learning in your home or classroom today? .
Everything you need is linked RIGHT HERE in my Amazon Shop
Want to know more about salt tray learning? Pop over to Jen’s Blog to learn more.
Happy Playing!
-Lizzie
HOMEMADE FACE AND BODY PAINT
/
Do you want a simple, easy way to WOW your kids? This face painting activity is so much fun for an outdoor playdate or even a birthday party. It is so simple to throw together with a few supermarket ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
We used cornstarch, lotion, and diaper cream (zinc oxide). Mix it up until you get a thick, smooth consistency and add your food coloring! We used gel colors, but any coloring will do.
I loved that the white paste gave a beautiful pastel hue to the paint. I put our body paint in small containers with q-tips for application. Have some baby wipes nearby to wipe little hands. Put out acrylic mirrors (ours are from IKEA) and you are good to go for an afternoon of fun!
Have you tried this activity before? Do you plan to? Head over to Instagram and let me know if you have any questions or comments about this homemade body paint.
-Lizzie
Why trying too hard backfires/ loose routines/ screens are not the enemy/ ways to deal with boredom/ easy summer play ideas