1. How to Play Sticks (A Finger Counting Game for Kids!)

    How to play "Sticks" - A Finger Counting Game for Kids Aidan is in school for the first time this semester, and he brought home this simple game that he…

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  2. Seven Spring LEGO Ideas! Projects to Build with Instructions

    Seven LEGO® Building Ideas for Spring We woke up to about 3 inches of snow, which is super weird for Texas in MARCH! So let's think warmer weather with some…

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  3. Two Science Experiments with Density

    Here are two simple science experiments for kids that demonstrate the concept of density! This year we have been reading the newest book in the Young Explorers series from Apologia…

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  4. 20 Awesome Nerf Games to Make and Play

    At our house, we LOVE Nerf guns! Here are a collection of the most awesome Nerf games to make and play. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Favorite Nerf Gear:…

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  5. Spinning Nerf Targets - DIY Cardboard Toy

    Here's a new spin (ha!) on a Nerf target game for kids! We transformed a cardboard trifold display board into a spinning target shooting gallery for Nerf. It's not necessary…

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  6. Non-Mushy Valentine's Day Card Ideas

    Are your kids looking to avoid lots of love and hearts and mushy stuff this Valentine's Day? Here are some ideas for Valentines to make or print that have a…

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  7. "Toad-ally Awesome" Boy Approved Valentines

    Toad-ally Awesome Frog Valentines - Boy Approved! My boys are not into Valentine's Day in the slightest, but when we saw these frog Valentines on Pinterest, Gresham wanted to make…

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  8. 20 Simple Projects for Beginning LEGO Builders

    Here are 20 simple LEGO® projects that are perfect for beginning builders! One question that we get from time to time is how to get started with LEGO® with young…

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  9. Mini M&M Container Popper

    This silly idea is a family favorite! Turn a mini M&M container into a fun toy! It's the perfect excuse to eat some mini M&M's. Gresham demonstrates how it's done:…

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  10. How to Make Silly Putty

    How to Make Homemade Silly Putty with Glue and Liquid Starch This stuff stretches and oozes. If you give it a sharp pull, it will break. But if you hold…

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