Category: Fun for Kids

Projects to keep the kids busy!

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Easy Valentines Day Fudge That Is Fun For Kids – Brazilian Brigadeiros

Here is a simple fudge recipe that your kids will adore!  In just a few easy steps with a few common ingredients you have a chocolaty treat that is fit for any special occasion!  These Brazilian Brigadeiros are fun and easy to make with the kiddos and are totally tempting all covered in colorful sprinkles.  They are very common in Brazil at kid’s parties and festivities that involve children.  Try these covered in heart shaped sprinkles for a Valentines Day treat, or anytime you need a kid friendly dessert!  They are as fun to make as they are to eat!  make them for a special snack time treat at school or party to celebrate just about anything.

Continue reading Easy Valentines Day Fudge That Is Fun For Kids – Brazilian Brigadeiros

Posted on by

Whooo’s Been Good? – Fun Kid’s Reward System

I think every mother wants to positively reinforce their children’s good behavior.  If you are like me, when you see bad behavior it is something you automatically “hone in on” – to correct it instantly.  Positive behaviors, on the other hand, often don’t get the same amount of attention.  We expect  our children to do certain things and act a certain way, and that is our job as parents to teach them.  Here is a great way to make a big deal out of good, positive behaviors and kind actions that your children choose to do on their own!  “Whooo’s been good” is a little surprise jar that we have in our house for when I catch the kids doing something unexpected and totally awesome!

Continue reading Whooo’s Been Good? – Fun Kid’s Reward System

Posted on by — 2 Comments

Holiday Fun For Kids – Gingerbread Christmas Trees

I am so excited for the kids to be on Christmas break.  A week of family time, fun, lots of pj wearing and activities with the kids.  Here is a great preschool friendly activity to do with the kids while they are home on break that will really get them in the holiday spirit.  Gingerbread Christmas trees made from sugar cones take seconds to set up and frost so the kids can decorate them however they want.  An assortment of candies and sprinkles make this a simple, and ultra kid friendly, gingerbread project that will keep there attention just long enough for them to finish the job.  If you have little ones – try these fun gingerbread Christmas trees.

Continue reading Holiday Fun For Kids – Gingerbread Christmas Trees

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Easy Holiday Dress From A T-Shirt

Here is a fun little craft to make your little girl’s holiday extra special!  What little lady wouldn’t love a comfy little red dress with a sparkly Santa adorning the front?  This comfortable pillowcase style dress was fashioned from an unworn t-shirt in just a few simple steps.  The small amount of time that it took me to make this was well worth the effort because my little lady wants to wear it every day!  Skip the store bought kids clothes and hit the clearanced out holiday shirts so you can refashion them yourself!  Easy, inexpensive, and super cute too.  A comfy, fun little dress for any holiday party.

Continue reading Easy Holiday Dress From A T-Shirt

Posted on by

Snowball Surprise – Holiday Gifts For Kids To Give Classmates

Here is a super fun way for your kids to give a holiday time gift to their classmates at school!  By wrapping a little surprise in white tissue and crepe paper you create a darling little snowball surprise for your child to give.  This is a great way to give a holiday gift without it being overly Christmas specific.  If you are worried about being “politically correct”  and trying to give something without offending families who may not celebrate Christmas this is a great idea.  It is just a fun way for kids to wrap and give something to someone that is special to them and could work for anybody on their Christmas list too.

Continue reading Snowball Surprise – Holiday Gifts For Kids To Give Classmates

Posted on by

Reindeer Sandwiches – Kid Friendly Holiday Lunch

Here is a fun way to spice up the kid’s packed lunch at school for the holidays that takes little extra time, but will be extra fun for them.  Reindeer sandwiches are the perfect way to make a lunch with a little holiday magic for the kiddos.  A heart shaped cookie cutter turns a regular old Pb&J sandwich into an adorable little reindeer sandwich.  Pretzels for antlers ,chocolate chip eyes, and a red M&M nose make this reindeer as cute as they are tasty.  The kids will love them and request them every day until Christmas arrives!  Make them for school, for a fun lunch at home, or for a kid friendly dish to pass at any holiday party.

Continue reading Reindeer Sandwiches – Kid Friendly Holiday Lunch

Posted on by — 4 Comments

Great Christmas Gift For Kids To Make And Give – Personalized Mugs

The holidays are quickly approaching and I am always thinking of ways that I can help them “give” to the people that they love the most.  My hope is to teach my children the importance of thinking of others this time of the year, and that the simplest gifts are often the most precious to the people that love them most.  This year we are making personalized mugs that include the kids handwriting and something that they love to do with that family member on it.  Dollar store mugs turn into a sweet sentiment and a special personalized gift for the kids to give this Christmas.

Continue reading Great Christmas Gift For Kids To Make And Give – Personalized Mugs

Posted on by

Fun Christmas Gift For Kids To Give Classmates – Reindeer Noses Treat Bag

I officially have two kids and school, and I love the idea of them helping make little gifts to give the kids in their class during the holiday season.  I like the idea of them making something that they can give that is simple, and inexpensive, and most importantly gives them the experience of giving!  These little Reindeer noses treat bags are as adorable as can be and are not only fun to make, but fun for the kids to give as well.  Some free printables, small gift bags and whoppers candies make this gift kid friendly and fun!

Continue reading Fun Christmas Gift For Kids To Give Classmates – Reindeer Noses Treat Bag

Posted on by

Kid’s Felt Christmas Tree – Let Them Re-decorate It Over And Over

Do you have a little one in your house that would redecorate the Christmas tree every single day until Christmas?  If so, here is a great idea to let those little hands get creative with their very own little Christmas tree.  Using a dollar store cone and some felt you can create them their very own Christmas Tree that they can decorate over and over again, any way they would like, all season long!  Felt ornaments, lights and garland allow them to move things around and change things up without breaking the real ornaments on the tree.

Continue reading Kid’s Felt Christmas Tree – Let Them Re-decorate It Over And Over

Posted on by

Thanksgiving Craft For Kids – Thankful Turkey

We are less than a week from Thanksgiving and at our house it is all about turkeys this year.  After reading a dozen books from the library and at school about turkeys, the kids are excited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families.  We spent a lot of time this month talking about the things, and people that we are thankful for and really try to help the kids see this holiday as a chance to give thanks for what they have.  Here is a cute turkey craft that does just that.  A paper plate and construction paper transform into a cute way to display what the kids are thankful for.

Continue reading Thanksgiving Craft For Kids – Thankful Turkey