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}
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}
FAVORITE KIDS TOYS/GAMES/PUZZLES
March 18, 2020 by
2020 has been off to a very interesting start. This Corona Virus has really taken over, resulting in school closings and 3+ weeks of social distancing. This means families will be spending a lot more time at home. Those of you with children know how LONG the days can feel when restrictions are placed on you and the isolation that sets in. To hopefully help combat feelings of going crazy and keeping them entertained, I’ve put together a list of {Read More}
