How to Make Parachute Cord (Paracord) Bracelets

In May, Aidan went on a trip with my parents, and came home with a bracelet made out of parachute cord (also called paracord). He… Read More

Group Play Activities for Toddlers

This past week, I worked in the one year old class at my church’s Vacation Bible School. Well, at least I did for three days… Read More

You Might Be Suffering from “Mom-Brain” If…

I can vaguely remember having it more “together” before I had kids. Somewhere back there, there’s a fuzzy memory of arriving places on time, having… Read More

Lego Fun Friday: Build a Landmark Building Challenge

It’s time for LEGO® Fun Friday! The building challenge for this week was to build a landmark from your neighborhood or city. It could be… Read More

Five (More!) Hands-on Ways to Learn the Alphabet

Back in April, I posted 5 hands-on ways to learn the alphabet. Well, we’re back with more ideas! I’ve been collecting… Read More

DIY Cardboard Box Skee Ball Game

After we built our jump for hot wheels cars out of a diaper box, my husband had the idea to use the same… Read More

DIY Rainstick Toy for Sensory Play

A couple years ago, we made some really awesome rainsticks out of cardboard mailing tubes and a LOT of nails. They… Read More

Preschool Play with Magnets and Pipe Cleaners

This idea is so totally all over Pinterest, so this is definitely not a new concept. But this project is so easy to set up,… Read More

Make Your Own “The Lone Ranger” Face Mask (with a free printable pattern)

The boys decided this weekend that they needed Lone Ranger masks! We made some out of black craft fleece and black elastic, and the boys… Read More

Under the Sea Artwork for Kids

Even though we are not traveling to the beach, summer seems like a great time to do ocean type things. Gresham and Owen… Read More