Activities with kids

This project is so entertaining!  And, a great summer-time craft.  It’s a fun way to teach a toddler their letters in a bright, whimsical approach. 

The produce aisle is a great place for some artistic inspiration, especially during the summer.  

Now that the weather is on a warming trend it’s time to stop hibernating and get outdoors. But what can you do that gets the whole family excited? Here are four awesome activities the whole family will enjoy.

Teach your kids the importance of saving trees with this simple and eco-friendly art project.  

Spring is here and it's time to get our hands dirty in the garden. A fun way to get kids excited about planting is making these seed starters. It acts as mulch to help the seed start to grow. You can form them into any shape you'd like!

On April 22 people around the globe will celebrate Earth Day.

Looking for a fun new fitness goal this summer? Why not begin training for a 5K and wakeup your workout routine?

My kids have long begged for a dog, but because he is a reluctant animal person, my husband has resisted the idea for several years. Now that our kids are getting older and accepting more responsibilities, we recently revisited the topic and surprised them with a jumping, licking, nipping chocolate Labrador.

When it comes to spring cleaning, conquering the kid’s room isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be gruelingly hard either.

If you thought cupcake liners were just a vehicle for a frosted treat, think again. Here are eight creative projects where the extra cups that didn’t make it to the oven will come in handy.

Every mom needs a bag of tricks for when boredom strikes.  Here's my list of 6 activities that keep my toddler busy and content.

Easter can be a bit like Halloween - so fun to see how happy the kiddos are collecting their treats but not so fun dealing with the sugar-crash aftermath. 

My little guy and I came across this recipe for washable window paints at our local craft store and just had to try it.  The process couldn't have been more simple!

Some parts of the country may not be feeling it but spring has officially sprung!  So lets celebrate with flower crafts from around the web.

Bunnies, baby chicks and chocolate. When it comes to kids, any playdate that features this trio is sure to be a success!

You don't need fancy stamps to make a fun decorative St. Patrick's Day card, if you have a rustic potato on hand!

Kids dig magical figures like Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny who come in the night and leave presents in their wake.  So why not add one more to the mix? 

Recently it was banned from a playground in England, the topic of a sex convict’s confession in New Zealand, the subject of a child’s funeral here in the United States and the reason for a 911 call in my own back yard.

Dyeing Rice is quite simple and not as messy as you'd think.  The kids love the bright colors and the playful possibilities are infinite. 

Come the second or third month of summer, keeping the kids entertained and engaged each day can be a challenge.

Summer is in full swing with long lazy days ripe for activities.

The Summer Olympics begin a week from Friday!

Canberra became the capital of Australia as a compromise choice to the bickering of rival cities Sydney and Melbourne that both competed for that honor.

It's Tuesday, so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.

Located in Western Australia is what many native Australians consider the country's last frontier...and a spectacular World Heritage Site in Purnululu National Park and the Bungle Bungles mountain range, a rugged area that includes restricted Aboriginal lands and eerie rock formations.

The space outside of the populated urban areas of Australia, that vast and arid stretch of land is known as the Outback.

The Fourth of July is synonymous with parades by day and fireworks by nights, but for some families with small children, being in large crowds, with lots of noise isn’t so appealing.

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With more than 50% of children already overweight, childhood obesity is more prevalent than ever.

Just 150 miles south of mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania is a wonderful place to explore with kids. 

Often referred to as the cultural capital of Australia, the second largest Australian city of Melbourne has a population of over 4 million residents.

Using water to keep your cool under the hot summer sun is nothing new, but these two ideas are.  

These simple binoculars are perfect for summer outings and a lot of fun!

There is more to do with bubbles then to simply blow them.

If you're anything like me, you are looking for anything to keep your kiddos busy on these long, hot summer days.

Summer camps aren’t one size fits all. When choosing a summer camp for your child, it’s important that you choose the right camp for your child.

Bicycle riding can be a fabulous family activity, when done safely.

More than 4.5 million people make their home in Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales.

These days, technology has provided our children with a multitude of electronic games and gadgets which, while ideal entertainment for Winter and rainy days, can discourage children from the good old fashioned art of simply playing outside. 

Summer's nearly here, can you believe it?  

Memorial Day is a day we set aside to honor those who have lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

It's Tuesday so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.

This project uses items you probably already have in your home and is educational for the little ones.

It's Tuesday, so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.

It's Tuesday so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.

It's Tuesday so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.

In honor of the upcoming Earth Day and Turn Off the TV week, we're highlighting a classic recycling activity today: building structures with plastic party cups. 

Green thumbs, big and small, rejoice! Winter is finally gone and Mother Nature has brought back the glorious season of spring and all of its blooming wonderment.

It's Tuesday so here's your list of the best stuff popping up around the web.

Hippity-hopping to parks, resorts, and malls near you, the Easter Bunny has made his way to the Great White North and has baskets of eggs and chocolates for the kids.