1. How to Make Star Wars Tin Can Lanterns

    In honor of Star Wars day (May the 4th be with you), here is a simple Star Wars craft project.  These Star Wars tin can lanterns are simple for bigger…

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  2. Wooden Peg Ninja Craft (And Play Ideas to Go With Them)

    These wooden peg ninjas were such a fun craft to make!  I've been on a crafting kick lately since I've been forced to slow down and do more sitting.  I…

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  3. Easy Craft for Kids: Pipe Cleaner Animals

    Here's a simple craft for kids - pipe cleaner animals.  Pipe cleaners are such a frugal crafting material, and these animals held my kids' attention REALLY well.  This is a…

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  4. Rainbow Loom Chameleon Tutorial

    We have been into chameleons lately.  Well, the boys are always into reptiles of various sorts!  So Aidan designed a chameleon charm on his Rainbow Loom.  We searched on Pinterest…

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  5. Seven Boy Approved Rainbow Loom Band Projects

    This post contains affiliate links. We have been on a major Rainbow Loom kick around here, which has worked well for me since I'm 33 weeks pregnant and can help…

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  6. How to Make Loom Band Snakes

    Aidan and I have been branching out from loom band bracelets to animals and charms!  These snakes have been a huge hit at our house.  All of the boys love…

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  7. Build a PVC Pipe Play Tent/Fort

    PVC pipe is a great material for building a play tent or fort for kids! After we had fun playing with our marble run for a while, we recycled the…

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  8. Build a Marble Run with Pipe Insulation

    Homemade marble runs are one of our favorite things to build!  Aidan and I recently built a marble run out of foam pipe insulation, cable ties, duct tape, and a…

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  9. Duct Tape Practice Drum

    Aidan has been dying to get started on drumming, and unfortunately drums (or lessons) aren't in the budget at the moment.  However, I saw this idea on Journey into Unschooling…

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  10. Family or Classroom Postal Service: Encourage Writing by Sending Mail!

    I am SO excited to share this idea with you because it's such a fun way to develop writing skills while strengthening relationships and encouraging kindness at the same time!…

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