Make a Duct Tape Backpack

What’s almost as fun as a new backpack for back to school? An old backpack turned new with one of our favorite craft materials -duct… Read More

Family Game Night: Minute to Win It One Minute Challenges

Several months ago, I ran across these fun posts on Housing a Forest about “Minute to Win It” style family games. We have… Read More

Letting Go of the Mom Guilt over Difficult Family Circumstances

I don’t know about you, but as a mom, one of my major aims in life is to provide for my kids. I want them… Read More

Duct Tape Craft for Kids: Make a Zipper Pouch

We’ve been crafting for back-to-school with duct tape, and when I saw this tutorial for duct tape zipper pouches on Skip to My… Read More

Tin Foil River Outdoor Water Play

One of the very first things I pinned on Pinterest was a tin foil river. I have often wondered if this activity would… Read More

Duct Tape Desk Organizer

Duct tape is such a great crafting material – we have kind of gotten hooked on all the fun prints and colors! Last weekend, the… Read More

Multiplication Snack Store Math Activity

Practicing math facts is so much more motivating when you have an authentic reason to do so. Last week I decided to set… Read More

How to Make a Skateboard Rainbow Loom Charm

Aidan has been totally into skateboarding lately, so he decided to create a skateboard charm on the Rainbow Loom. Pony beads made the perfect wheels,… Read More

Drawing Silly Faces!

So a few weeks ago, we bought a large sheet of acrylic to use in our outdoor water wall. It’s the perfect surface… Read More

Build a Nerf Dart Shooter

Here’s a DIY toy that is a whole lot of fun! Turn PVC pipe into a super powerful Nerf dart shooter!… Read More