1. Make Glow-in-the-Dark Arrows for Z Tech Bows!

    Make your own glow-in-the-dark arrows for shooting in the dark! This activity is almost guaranteed to earn you the title of "Mom of the Year!" The credit for this idea…

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  2. IKEA Hack: Knagglig Wooden Crate Horse Stable for Toy Horses

    Here's a fun (and easy) IKEA hack - Turn a wood crate into an adorable stable for toy horses! A couple weeks ago we went to IKEA in search of…

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  3. Star Wars Play Dough Imaginative Play!

    This is an imaginative play idea that kids won't be able to resist! The boys have been having so much fun this week with Star Wars micro machines and play…

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  4. LEGO Guinea Pig Building Instructions

    Building Instructions for LEGO® Guinea Pigs! This project was inspired by our two pet guinea pigs. Guinea pigs make great pets for kids, but these LEGO® guinea pigs are even…

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  5. LEGO Lizard Building Instructions

    Here are some building instructions for making a cute little LEGO® Lizard! My 9 year old son designed this LEGO® lizard, and I thought he did a great job! Here's…

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  6. STEM Building Challenge for Kids: LEGO Duplo and Pool Noodle Marble Run

    Build a marble track with pool noodles and Duple LEGO® bricks! This is the perfect engineering challenge for a rainy day, or use it with a group of kids because it's fun…

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  7. Make a Winter Touch and Feel Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers

    Make a simple winter touch and feel book that toddlers and preschoolers will love! I had planned for this book to be something that Jonathan and I made together during…

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  8. Penny Spinners - Toy Tops that Kids Can Make!

    These simple spinning tops are a fun craft for kids to make, and you probably have all of the materials on hand at home! A few weeks ago, we went…

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  9. Frugal Fun for Boys: The Top 15 Posts of 2015

    Looking back on 2015, it was an exciting year! Thank you ALL for reading, commenting, and pinning my posts. I truly appreciate you! The year ended with a bang as…

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  10. LEGO Star Wars C3PO Building Instructions

    The other day we posted instructions for making a LEGO® R2-D2, and I said that Aidan was working on a C3Po design.  Well, he managed to come up with one!…

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