While browsing online for different egg-dying techniques, I stumbled across this idea for dying Easter Eggs with Kool-Aid packets. It seemed easy enough, so I decided we would give it a try. To be quite honest, though, I did purchase a PAAS kit as a backup. ? And we ended up combining both methods to create …
If you are looking for ways to cut back candy this year, here is a list of non-candy Easter basket ideas for your children. From books and bath toys to craft items and makeup, this list will hopefully provide some alternatives for everyone in your family sans sugar.
I used this craft a couple of years ago when I was room mom for both of my kids in grammar school. It is such an easy and fun craft, not to mention cute Halloween decor too! Here’s how to make this Halloween Glowing Ping Pong Craft. Supplies Needed: Ping Pong Balls – usually I …
If you’re faced with an angry child, it can be very frustrating, and your frustration can have an impact on how the encounter with your child unfolds. It is hard for any parent to deal with this type of situation, and every child responds differently to various methods of coping with their anger. The most …
Throughout life, there are always ups and downs. It’s absolutely wonderful when the ups happen and can be devastating going through the downs. Grief can be one of the hardest emotions to conquer, and that is especially true for children. They don’t have the years of experience behind them that have helped them learn how …
When the kids are out of school for the summer or too small to be in school, it’s hard to find things to do on those days when it’s just too hot to send them outside for long periods. There is plenty to do inside that doesn’t involve sitting your kids down in front of …
We’ve been using The Buffalo Museum of Science’s Homemade Play-dough recipe for a couple of years now. In my opinion, this is the BEST dough for kids to play with (although I also love Crayola Model Magic as an alternative!). Here’s how to make the best play dough ever: Combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, and 2 tsp. …
