When it comes to spiders, I’m not a huge fan. But there is just something about these critters that gets little ones excited. That’s probably why spider and web crafts are always popular this time of year. This simple paper plate spider web craft, and adorable pom-pom spider craft are fun crafts for preschoolers and older […]
15 Simple No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
Each year our family gathers on the kitchen floor, newspapers spread about, and carve out silly faces on the largest pumpkins the kids can find. Carving pumpkins can be fun, but not everyone likes to get their hands in the pumpkin guts. My son is one of them. He waits patiently while I get his […]
Googly Eye Liquid Starch Slime
My daughter loves slime. Over the years we have bought several containers to play with; most of them last just a couple weeks before they either start to smell or get too thick and gunky to really play with. While she loves making cornstarch goop, it just isn’t the same thing, and so this […]
Sparkly Gemstone and Sequin Pumpkins
We were at the grocery store, picking out fresh red apples, when my daughter saw them. There they were, piled together in a small box: mini pumpkins. Orange, white, and even striped ones were just waiting for someone to take them home. The next thing I knew, 3 tiny pumpkins were in the front […]
No-Carve Googly Eye Pumpkin
Decorating pumpkins is an October tradition. While the kids enjoy carving pumpkins, it’s the no-carve pumpkin ideas that they really get excited about. Not only do they last longer than the carved versions, but the kids can really get creative with them, like with this paint and glitter pumpkin. This year my son had […]
