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

Chores for Kids: Getting Started with a Family Chore System

Chores for Kids Working together on chores is a necessary part of living in a family.  The amount of mess we generate in a day… Read More

Craft Stick People

Last week the two oldest boys went to VBS, leaving me with time with just the younger three.  While Jonathan and Janie were… Read More

Rainbow Loom Lightsaber Charm

Aidan (11) is still totally into Rainbow Loom projects!  Every now and then he makes a bracelet, but he mostly enjoys making action… Read More

Make a PVC Pipe Water Shooter Toy

Here’s a fun idea for a water shooter toy that can be made out of PVC pipe! We have had SO much fun… Read More