Between the candy overload of October and the present overload of December, November is the perfect time for families to focus on what they have to be thankful for. And today's free download is just the tool you need to help! Simply print and keep near the dinner table, then pick a "thankful conversation starter" each night in November and discuss - easy peasy! And we're giving it to you now so you've still got a few weeks to get yourself set up. Here's MJ with the … [Read more...]
Halloween Craft: Dry Erase Ghost Votives
It's that time of year again... Time for ghosts, witches, and goblins to make their spooky appearances. Mwah ha ha ha! (That was my best evil laugh, in case you couldn't tell.) Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday, because it's all about creativity. For that reason, it's also the perfect holiday to do crafts with the family. This year, we decided to add to our porch decor by making Dry Erase Ghost Votives. … [Read more...]
Kid Craft: Tissue Paper Fall Leaf Sun Catchers
Isn't the sun streaming through these fall leaf sun catchers lovely? This was a really easy, no-mess project the kids and I took on last week to welcome the new season. It was the perfect activity for working on our fine-motor skills while also beautifying our home. Get the full tutorial here. And if you need a laminator for home (great for projects like these as well as protecting all sorts of things from chore lists to meal plans), this is the one I use and love. Happy … [Read more...]
31 Must-Try Halloween Treats for Kids
(pictured: Pretzel and Cheese Broomsticks, Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts, Candy Corn Pudding Pops, Haunted Hooting Owl Pretzels, Pretzel Mummy Treats, Ghost Milk Bottles, Oreo Bat Truffles) Halloween chatter has already started around my house, with my daughters throwing new costume ideas around every few minutes. Our neighborhood gets really into Halloween, with costumed kids everywhere and even most adults dressed in something festive. Naturally, I couldn't help but notice all of the fun treat … [Read more...]
4th of July Breakfast Treat
As evidence by The Summer of Yes! last week, I've been doing some reflecting on my parenting style lately. One of the things I've realized is that, yes, I do enjoy planning holiday surprises for my kiddos. But also, no, I don't enjoy it when said surprise takes an inordinate amount of time and effort to achieve. Simple = fun, complicated and showy = a stressed out mama and less than overjoyed kids. So in that spirit, I've put together a super simple 4th of July breakfast idea over on … [Read more...]
Homemade Soda (No Machine Required)
Making homemade soda pop is probably one of the most exciting things I could do with my kids on the 4th of July (second only to the fireworks themselves). My littles love to cook with me and, of course, they love anything sweet so this one may just have to become a family tradition. I love that we won't need to invest in a fancy Soda Stream machine to follow Alli's recipe either! The Fourth of July is just around the corner. And as we prepare our party menus, why not add your own homemade … [Read more...]
Make it: Mother’s Day Trinket Dish
I don't know about you, but my baubles always end up all over the place. Probably because I am constantly trying to keep up with a toddler and an 8 month-old. But even on my dresser, where most of my jewelry accumulates, I have no place to collect it all the stray pieces. Enter: the Trinket Dish. I saw something similar at Anthropologie and thought it would make the perfect Mother's Day gift (I know I'd want one). Plus, it's so easy to make. First I scoured our local dollar store for … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Flower Pots for Mom, Teacher, or Your Own Windowsill
It's Teacher Appreciation week next week - do you have something special picked out for the educators in your kids' lives? If not we've totally got you covered with an easy DIY you can use to appreciate a teacher, for Mother's Day, or even as a hostess thank-you gift. Here's Janssen with the full details... One of the things that makes me happiest in the spring is live plants. They look so vibrant and remind me that winter really is winding down. Whether you're looking for a simple Mother's … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Watercolor Wooden Eggs for the Easter Basket
Aren't these DIY wooden watercolor Easter eggs fun?! I love their vivid colors so much - the only problem I'm having is deciding whether to make them with the kids or surprise them with a set in their Easter basket. I'm out on maternity leave this week and Asia from the absolutely amazing play blog Fun at Home with Kids is here today filling in. Check out her cheerful Easter DIY below... I am so excited to have a chance to guest post for Modern Parents Messy Kids! My name is … [Read more...]
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