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How to Build Popsicle Stick Bombs
December 3, 2014
Here's another fun thing to do with popsicle sticks - build them into stick bombs! Popsicle stick bombs are quick to make and fun to throw. The boys thought it…
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Turn Toy Dinosaurs into Christmas Ornaments
December 2, 2014
Early on in my boy-raising career, I had to embrace the fact that the boys' taste in Christmas ornaments is different than mine. Each year, they get to pick out…
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Gifts to Make for Boys
November 30, 2014
Handmade Gift Ideas for Boys Whether you simply enjoy crafting or need to save some cash, it's fun to give something that has a handmade touch rather than buying yet…
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Simple Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions
November 28, 2014
Popsicle/Craft Stick Chain Reactions - Herringbone and Clever Levers Of all the craft materials we have ever purchased, I have to say that we have gotten the most bang for…
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Rainbow Loom Superhero Flingers
November 24, 2014
Here's a different spin on a Rainbow Loom project - an action figure that flies off your finger! These superhero flingers are a lot of fun. They work like a…
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Book Review: 150+ Screen Free Activities for Kids
November 20, 2014
Last week, we found an exciting package by our front door! It was a new book written by my friend Asia. Her blog, Fun at Home with Kids, is full of…
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How to Make a Mailing Tube Ping Pong Ball Shooter
November 19, 2014
Here's a fun homemade toy that can shoot a ping pong ball, and the best part is that this one is safe enough to use inside! Pull back the inner…
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Rainbow Loom Christmas Stocking Ornament (And Other Christmas Loom Projects)
November 11, 2014
Do you have LOTS and LOTS of little plastic rubber bands left around the house after the Rainbow Loom craze? Well, it might be fun to dig those looms out…
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Pipe Cleaner Calculator Addition and Subtraction Tool
November 10, 2014
Here's a simple math manipulative for kids who are learning to add and subtract! Owen is in kindergarten, but he wants to have a math assignment every day just like…
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LOUD: Staying Sane in the Midst of a Hectic Household
November 3, 2014
Our house is loud. Almost all the time. It's not that the kids are obnoxious (well, most of the time), but with five of them, it's just busy and hectic…