Fun for Kids

Projects to keep the kids busy!

Healthy And Fun Snack For Kids – Caterpillar Grape Kabobs

Posted by on May 2, 2012 in Food, Fun for Kids, Kids Party | 1 comment

Healthy And Fun Snack For Kids – Caterpillar Grape Kabobs

Need a healthy and fun snack for a party, get together, or dish to pass?  These caterpillar kabobs are simple to make and absolutely irresistible to both kids and adults alike.  A bunch of grapes are transformed into loveable and edible little critters with a couple simple ingredients. I love anything that makes eating healthy and fresh foods fun for the kids.  Grapes are always a favorite snack for the kids but when you transform them into these adorable little caterpillars they are hard to resist no matter what your age.  I found this fabulous ideas on… you guessed it…...

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Magnetic Wall Art And Interactive Princess Toy

Posted by on May 1, 2012 in Fun for Kids, Kids Space | 0 comments

Magnetic Wall Art And Interactive Princess Toy

Turn an inexpensive oil drip pan from a automotive store into a magnetic princess land that your own little princess can play with for hours on end.  It allows for hours of interactive princess.  Encouraging imaginative play, storytelling, and lettwe recognition make this toy not only super fun, but educational too. This do it yourself project is well worth the effort for your little lady. Last summer I came up the idea to create a stop and go light magnetic board for m son’s room using pizza pans.  He enjoyed his so much that I couldn’t wait to make one for my daughter as...

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Kids Binocular Craft And Nature Walk

Posted by on Apr 20, 2012 in Fun for Kids, Summer Projects | 2 comments

Kids Binocular Craft And Nature Walk

A nature walk is the perfect way to spend a beautiful day outside with your kids.  Help them discover and explore the amazing things around them both big and small.  Take the time to stop and collect things that they find interesting and talk about each item.  Make it extra fun by crafting a pair of binoculars for their adventure. As the weather here in Wisconsin is starting to change, we are anxious to get outside and get moving.  Being a stay at home Mom has taught me many things – but the most valuable lesson is that busy kids are happy and well behaved kids.  We like to stay...

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Make Gift Wrapping Paper – Fun For Kids

Posted by on Apr 12, 2012 in Do It Yourself, Fun for Kids, Gift Ideas | 0 comments

Make Gift Wrapping Paper – Fun For Kids

As a stay at home Mom I have learned to turn simple tasks into fun activities for the kids.  Turn wrapping a present into the most fun that your kids have ever had with paint using newspaper and finger paints.  Not only will the kids love every second of it, but the gift will be wrapped in one of a kind paper decorated with tiny hand prints and love from your kiddos. A couple of years ago the kids and I were preparing for my husband’s birthday.  We had excitedly saved up some money and bought him a comfy living room chair that he had been wanting.  We took the trip to the store and...

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The Perfect Gift For Kids To Make And Give Grandma For Mothers Day

Posted by on Apr 5, 2012 in Do It Yourself, Fun for Kids, Garden, Gift Ideas | 0 comments

The Perfect Gift For Kids To Make And Give Grandma For Mothers Day

Mothers day is a great opportunity to have the kids make something extra special for their Grandmothers.  Take pet rocks to a whole new level and let your kids create simply adorable garden or flower pot decorations with their beloved Grandmother in mind.  This is the perfect gift for Grandma that will remind her how much she is loved each time she sees them. I love the idea of having the kids make something special for their Grandmas on Mothers Day.  Mothers day, for me, surely isn’t about getting gifts or taking the day “off” from my mom duties.  It is just another...

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