I'm posting over at momtastic today on how to seize the moment for spontaneous fun. Be sure to check it out for all the details on the above photo. And when you're done over there, come on back for more creative indoor play activities to add to your arsenal. The lego ski resort and the colander sculpture are a dead tie for my favorite, you've gotta see them! Just like the popular toddler sewing basket from Childhood 101, this Colander Sculpture at Tinker Lab promotes fine motor skills … [Read more...]
DIY Paint Chip Easter Garland
I'm a bit of a hoarder when it comes to paint chips (see exhibit A below). They all look so lovely in the hardware store that I have a hard time sticking to my intended color scheme. As a result, I have quite a collection. Lately I've been eyeing my stack and formulating a few simple projects in my head. The first of which I present to you today - a DIY Easter egg garland. This was super easy and turned out even better than I'd hoped. I love how the white line … [Read more...]
Weekend Look Book – aka I Like It and I Don’t Care If It Fits “My Niche”
(So, I might be trying this new thing, the Weekend Look Book, but I'm not sure yet - consider this a test run. And my apologies to anyone who got this post in their reader on Friday only to find a dead link. I accidentally posted it immediately instead of scheduling it to publish today. Clearly, it's been a long week around here.) It's the weekend so I'm not working too hard for you - just click on the pics for more info!I WANT TO HAVE...FOR FUNFOR THE HOMEI WISH I HAD THE TIME/SKILL TO...FOR … [Read more...]
Fresh Finds: Maps & Globes with a Twist
photo via Sarah Jane StudiosI am absolutely loving this nursery I just found while surfing around online. Everything about it is note perfect - the airiness, the bedding, the pops of color, and especially the maps. I've actually been collecting ideas on how to integrate maps and globes into kid spaces for a while now. I know what you're thinking, who hasn't? But most of my finds go beyond your standard map and this photo has compelled me to finally post about them. Click through for all kinds … [Read more...]
Why You Really Do Need to “Squish” Your Toddler Into a Rear-Facing Car Seat
This is a picture of C (age 21 months) and S (age 1 month) after a particularly exhausting trip to the zoo. If you're the parent of a toddler you might think there's something funny about this picture. C is still facing backwards despite being a full 9 months past the 1 year mark when most parents turn their children to face forward. That's because I'm fortunate enough to have as one of my closest friends a woman whom I've dubbed the car seat guru. We met in a mommy group when C was … [Read more...]
A Quick, Easy, and Super Cool Kid Photography Project
I've been seeing lots of creative kid photography projects lately but this is by far one of my favorites. Since I found this idea on pinterest by someone who got it from unnamed sources on flickr - I don't have an original source for you. So instead of using the photo I found, I took 5 minutes and made my own. The process is extremely simple. Just choose a picture with lots of open space on one side. Then use your photo editing software of choice to add some text about your … [Read more...]
Fresh Finds: Japan Disaster Relief on Etsy
It's no secret I'm a big fan of all things Etsy. One of my favorite aspects of the online artisan community is its soul. A quality that is best exhibited during times of need. So as soon as I heard about the devastation in Japan I started crafting this post in my head. I knew that Etsy would soon be brimming with items benefiting relief efforts and when I hopped on the site to investigate I wasn't dissapointed. Click through for all sorts of goodies for your kids, yourself, your … [Read more...]
The “Rabbit Diet” – A Nutritious and Fun New Lunch System for Your Kids
photo via Meet the Dubiens Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you haven't already, be sure to check out my free printables for a limerick treasure hunt and a shamrock temporary tattoo or sticker. For more St. Patty's Day fun, try imitating this yummy creation from Meet the Dubiens. This is only the latest in a long line of awe-inspiring lunches that Jill has created as part of her Fun Food Friday series - I highly recommend you go check them out. And while we're on … [Read more...]
Five Fun Ways to Play with Marshmallows
Over at momtastic, I'm all about toothpicks and marshmallows for impromptu structure building and color mixing fun (see above for the "finished" product). Head over for all the details, then click through here for lots more inspiring marshmallow activities. photo via Say Yes to Hoboken Typically when thinking of building with marshmallows and toothpicks, structures like this one at Say Yes to Hoboken come to mind (although the rainbow toothpicks are a fresh addition). If … [Read more...]
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