Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Fine Art America. I used to have an entire, large, blank wall above my couch. For years, it sat empty and looming simply because it was such a large space and I had NO idea how to fill it. I felt like what I chose to fill the space […]
Father’s Day Crafts for Kids
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your dad, husband, grandpa, or other father figures in your life are as hard to shop for as mine – you know it can be a challenge to make them feel loved and appreciated. I’ve always found that the best gifts come from the heart, and […]
Simple Christmas Crafts for Kids
Looking for some simple Christmas crafts to do with your kids that don’t involve a million steps or multiple trips to the craft store for supplies? Check out these simple Christmas crafts for kids and enjoy spending time together being creative! Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Ornaments – These little nutcracker ornaments are simple and so cute! […]
25 Rainbow Crafts For Kids
Spring has sprung! This means the sun stays out longer, the weather gets warmer and all my favorite holidays are right around the corner. Spring also means goodbye to snow and hello to rain. With rain you get rainbows! Rainbows are literally the most amazing part of rain and kids get so excited when they […]
Design your very own Dolls house with Lundby
Ok. It’s no secret that I’m OBSESSED with doll’s houses, Lundby doll’s houses in particular. I received my first Smaland house over a year ago and it continues to bring my family and I great joy, laughter, and enough creative brainstorming to outlast any other toy in our house. Here’s a bit of background info […]
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents: Art Splash! Great Summer Exhibitions, Festivals and Programs for the Whole Family!
With my kids home during the day and on the weekends during the summer, it’s hard for me to come up with fun activities and outings to keep them entertained while staying on budget. Parents, does this sound familiar? This summer the Philadelphia Museum of Art is kicking-off Art Splash, a new series of exhibitions, festivals, […]
Fun with Floam! Crafting a Pencil Holder
My kids and I love to craft. Playdoh is always big in our house. We came across Floam thanks to Mamanista and couldn’t wait to see what we could create. Floam is a reusable molding compound that will keep you and your children creating endless possibilities for hours! Mold your floam into anything you can […]
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things
As a blogger, I get a chance to see all of the hottest holiday toys at events such as Toy Fair, Time to Play and more. Here are a few of my favorite toys….
Summer Art for Tweens
Summer is a great time for enrichment activities. Free from the daily grind of classes and homework, your child can explore his or her creative side.
Shop for art supplies on sale at local craft stores, or find wholesale arts and crafts supplies online at DollarDays. Many moms have a craft box (or craft closet) full of supplies to keep their kids occupied during school vacations and on rainy weekends.
While some parents splurge on summer art classes and camps, activity books can inspire at a much lower price tag. LittleMissMatched’s The Artist in Me! costs under $12 at Amazon.
Eye Can Create Art…So Can You
I wasn’t bored much growing up. On rainy days and lazy Saturday afternoons, I’d be engaged in some craft project or interesting game. My mother, a teacher, has a gift for finding and organizing fun activities on a moment’s notice. Now that I’m a mom, I appreciate how easy she made it all look.
Some organized moms dedicate entire closets to craft supplies and keep file folders full of craft-ideas clipped from magazines and newspapers on-hand. But if that’s not your style, you can still entertain and educate your children with the fabulous art kits from Eye Can Art.