Print out these tasty bingo cards and grab some snacks from your pantry to play these fun games with your kids as a great summer boredom buster! With the dog days of summer upon us, staying ahead of the game by keeping your kiddos entertained with fun, fresh ideas can start to be a real [...]
It is getting cold outside here in Texas. {{brrr}} Which makes fun indoor play ideas an essential tool for mom’s with preschoolers. Therefore, today I’ve found 7 playdough recipes to make for kids! Yep, hopefully this will brighten your cold winter day and promote some fun mommy-kiddo bonding time at the table. Playdough Recipe for [...]
What to do in the summer time to keep those kiddos busy is always a dilemma. Never fear mommies – blogger’s to the rescue! I’ve got your back with some fabulous boredom buster ideas from other mothers.
I’m still in complete denial that summer starts for us next week. Eeek! Here are some creative summer time tips. May your summer be beautiful and crafty. This is Amy’s swim bag towel tutorial. Make a Swim Bag to carry a matching Swimming Towel to carry to the beach or pool this summer. Robin submitted [...]
Are you looking for some fun Spring Break or Staycation activities to do with your kiddos? Here are several ideas that might spark some creative ideas.
In addition to blogging at According to Kelly, I write for Just Spotted… your guide for “living, visiting & dreaming about Orange County.” But as we say, “just because you don’t live near us, doesn’t mean you can’t visit. With recipes, product features & tons of other ideas & tips it’s the perfect blog for [...]
It’s 8-8-08 and time to celebrate the opening ceremonies of the Olympics tonight on NBC (7:30/6:30 Central). Here are some fun ideas to inspire you! Playgroup Olympic Games 2008 Shauna is planning a a Chinese Centered Olympics Opening Ceremony Party! Kids Olympic Summer Games The Fairy Olympics Great Olympic cupcake cake Makenna! Olympic Ideas of [...]
Sorry about the little blogging break. D3 (third son) turned 2 years old last Friday and my kiddos are on Spring Break. So my Mommy duties have doubled and I’ve been enjoying that extra play time with the boys. I know you Ladies are anxiously awaiting some fabulous tips. Let’s get back to business shall [...]
Candice made this fun activity for her daughter. It’s a container full of beans, little objects to hide (pencil, paper clip, button, little toys), stacking cups or measuring cups & a spoon. Her daughter’s been hiding & finding the little objects & scooping up beans in her measuring cup. This could be done with rice [...]
It’s almost Leap Year!! Here are tons of “froggy” inspired games, treats, and crafts to celebrate this special day that comes only once every 4 years. Pin the Crown on the Frog – Here’s a poster you can print out on 4 sheets of paper, glue on a green posterboard and laminate, or simply tape [...]
Plan a special day for your toddler or play group. Here’s an example of a Blue’s Clues Day.
I got these foam craft kits at Michaels for $1. They have a lot of different projects like these for only a dollar. They also have 2-hour craft classes every day during the summer.
Have a fun party just for fun or for your play group. Here’s activities for a Shape Day. Pick any shape you want to learn about. Here’s an example for Circle Day: Circle Day: Play will balls (basketball, golf, roll ball back and forth, kick ball) Stack mixing bowls Roll a tennis ball into a [...]
Are you running out of song ideas to sing with your children? Use this song box as a fun activity in the car, while making dinner, or sitting together as a family. Make your own cards to include of your families favorite songs. How to Play: Have your child pick a song card out of [...]
Try planning a special activity to do with friends once a week. Get together with other parents and make a schedule for the summer. Your summer will be full of friends and fun when it’s planned out ahead of time. For a special event, consider making a handout for the group. (See handout above.) For [...]
