This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ReadySetSnack #CollectiveBias Snacking is a really big part of our lives, probably more than it should be. The girl just started kindergarten, and she often comes home both hungry and wanting an activity to do before supper. I’m […]
Notions: Making Art with Kids
I love doing art projects with the girl, but it’s something we’ve been doing a lot of lately. Well, she started a project that hasn’t gotten finished yet, but that will be really cool if it ever gets done, so we’ll see. Even as a sort of crafty professional it can be hard to come […]
DIY Chalkboard Sign for Back-to-School
The girl started kindergarten yesterday, which both was and wasn’t a big deal. She’s been in all-day preschool since she was almost 2, and she’s at the same school she was last year. She knows all her classmates already, and the routine is different, but not all that much. We actually get to school later […]
Notions: Weaving for Beginners
I’m kind of obsessed with weaving. As a yarn worker, I think of it as a great way to use up yarn in a way that can be artistic, useful or both. I have a lot of yarn I might not necessarily want to knit with, but that would be fun as part of a […]
Notions: Outdoor Play and Nature Crafts
I read a lot of crafty blogs and have a lot of craft and kids activities come through my feeds every day, so I’d guess a lot of these Notions posts are going to involve rounding up crafty kids things, as much so I can save them for myself as to share them with you. […]
Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer with Learn with Play
Most people’s kids have been out of school for at least a few weeks now, so you might have already gone through all the standard summertime activities the kids always want to do. And if you live somewhere it gets hot, it’s probably too warm to go outside for much of the day, so you’re […]
Tips for a More Creative Family Life from the Artful Parent
There are so many great crafty bloggers out there who share art and learning activities for kids, but one of my must reads is Jean Van’t Hul, blogger at the Artful Parent. Her site is full of great ideas for creating with kids and generally supporting families making together. Her book, The Artful Parent: Simple […]