I promised I'd be back today with ideas for teacher Christmas gifts. For me, a handmade food-centric gift is the way to go. And this year I'm loving the idea of a "make-it-yourself kit" instead of a typical fruitcake. These cookie kits featured over at Lil Magoolie are a perfect example of what I'm talking about. Who wouldn't love a gift like this? (Also check out this huge roundup of Gifts-In-a-Jar Recipes for lots more ideas along the same lines) Another idea I'm … [Read more...]
My Very Best Finds for Stocking Stuffers
For some reason, this year I just can't stop coming up with stocking stuffer ideas. Maybe it's because I'm really trying to stick to my guns and pare down the number of gifts under the tree. The one thing I didn't set a hard and fast rule for were the stockings, so (of course) I'm on the verge of going totally overboard. In an effort to curb my madness share the love, today I'm sharing my very favorite picks with you... First up is the Kimochis Mini Bag of Mixed Feelings. I was … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Idea: DIY Playtime Mail Center
Between last year's Sensory Box and Easy Handmade Gifts for Imaginative Play posts and this year's DIY dress up box post, you've probably figured that I really like the idea of a homemade creative play box for Christmas. So it should be no surprise that I'm back today with yet another idea along those lines - the DIY Playtime Mail Center. Playroom mailboxes have been popping up all over the web lately and it's not hard to figure out why. Kids absolutely love getting mail and parents … [Read more...]
DIY Salt Dough Ornaments
I'm over at momtastic today sharing one of the best Christmas crafts ever. It takes only 3 ingredients which I can practically guarantee are already in your pantry (salt, flour, and water), it's appealing to kids of all ages, and it can be extended into an activity that lasts practically all day. Plus the end product is a perfect grandparent gift. Salt dough ornaments are essentially three favorite kid activities rolled into one. First there's cooking, the little ones get to … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Idea: Busy Bags (Great for Advent, Stockings, or Under the Tree)
photos via MADE and the rigneys The popularity of our current giveaway for a 6 month kid craft club subscription tells me that you guys are hungry for some quick and easy kid activities to fill up your winter months. So today we're gonna talk about a magical little wonder know as "the busy bag". If you're not familiar with the concept then it's your lucky day - this post may just change your world. The definition of a busy bag varies somewhat based on who you talk to. … [Read more...]
Make a Reading & Art Advent Calendar with the Kids
With two toddlers running around the house, I'm all for the trend of ditching the candy and filling the Advent calendars with Christmas activities instead. I'm a little scared, however, of actually committing myself to a project or outing each day before I get a chance to see how it's shaking out. After all, I do have a very young toddler who's nap schedule is still a bit of a moving target as well as an older toddler who inspired the recent "How to Maintain Your Zen When the Kids Have Lost … [Read more...]
It’s Almost December, Do You Have an Advent Calendar Yet?
December seems to sneak up on me every year, which wouldn't be too worrisome except it means that I never seem to have my advent calendar ready in time. Actually, to be fair, last year was the first year we decide to do an advent calendar. But I was late then and I can already sense a pattern forming. The solution to this problem is a simple one - man up and either buy or make a calendar substantial enough to be used year after year (sadly last year's version just doesn't fit the bill). Then … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Day
Looking for a simple way to commemorate Veteran's Day with the kids? I love this flag project from For the Love of Art. It's an easy open-ended project that reminds me of something the Novogratz crew would hang loud and proud on a wall. And if you really want to go the extra mile, check out Operation Miles - a wonderful collaboration between The Frequent Flyer Father and Fisher House. Together they are encouraging and collecting Airline Miles for: Service members … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Idea: Make a Dress Up Kit with Halloween Clearance Items
When I polled you guys a few weeks ago on what you'd like to see more of here, one of the most popular answers was kid gift ideas. So I wanted to share with you the DIY dress up kit I'm in the process of making for my two tots for Christmas. I know, I know - isn't it a little early for to be thinking about what Santa will have in his bag this year? Yes... but if you too want to put together a dress up kit then now is the time to do it. Striking while all the Halloween stuff is on … [Read more...]
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