Welcome to Part 2 of the “Gift Guide for Kids” series! Last year, I shared my Ultimate Arts & Crafts gift guide (see it HERE) and today I’m showcasing some of our favorite outdoor/nature themed items! We personally own every toy listed, so rest assured the opinions/reviews are honest. If you know a child that loves to explore nature, play outside, seeks adventure, and enjoys art….well, you’ve come to the right place! Here are just some of our most loved {Read More}
Color Me Mine, Valentines!
January 14, 2021 by
It’s time we bring out the COLOR in Valentine’s Day and break free from just the red and pink! These Valentines are for all kids, both boys and girls. I’m sharing different this idea because it doesn’t have to involve food and/or candy! If you’re looking for an allergy friendly/safe option, this is perfect! These printable Valentine tags, available for instant download in my ETSY shop, can be used with a variety of rainbow themed options. I’m sharing my recent {Read More}
Create with Color Giveaway!
April 15, 2020 by
With the quarantine in place, being stuck at home hasn’t been the easiest to manage for many people, myself included. For an extrovert like me, you begin to go stir crazy. One thing that has helped both me and my kids get through our first month of isolation has been ART! From coloring books (both kid and adult) to painting projects to sidewalk chalk (my husband jokes that I enjoy it more than our kids) to play dough, it’s been {Read More}
DIY Dot Paint Banners!
April 2, 2020 by
The other day, my boys and I wanted to make a banner to hang outside for all the people who might pass by in the neighborhood, whether it be a postal worker, delivery person, or someone walking their dog! We decided to grab some art supplies and get to work! This quick and easy activity was a fun way to send a positive message to our community during this stressful time!! We grabbed our dot paint markers, printed out some {Read More}
Elmer the Elephant – Mosaic Art
March 26, 2020 by
Although we’ve seen glimpses of Spring here in Chicago, it did actually snow here a couple days ago. So, we decided to pull out our Elmer in the Snow book and add some color to our day! I’m not sure if you’ve read any of the Elmer series books, but we love that it sends the message that different is GOOD and beautiful, teaching children not to try and be like anyone but themselves. Just be you! I created an {Read More}
Kids Oil Pastel Art Activity
March 19, 2020 by
Art and music are both one of my favorite avenues for creativity….and to destress! What better way to interact with your kids than doing an art or craft activity. A couple weeks ago, my son’s school had family art night and it was awesome, filled with a variety of stations, all containing different forms & methods of art. This activity was a favorite of ours and super easy for all three of my kids to do (6, 4, and 2 {Read More}
