DIY Tie-Dye Turkeys
It is almost turkey time, which means it is time to get the crafts ready now! This cute little craft will give your kids something...
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DIY Halloween Ghost Decor
Looking for a cute and easy DIY Halloween craft your kids will adore? These fun ghosts are super simple to make and are easy on...
Read ArticleFamily Weekend Getaway in Manhattan, KS
Discover why Manhattan, Kansas — the Little Apple — makes the perfect weekend getaway packed with family fun, food, and adventures.
Read ArticleBalloon Rocket Craft: Easy Indoor Fun for Kids
Maybe it’s raining and you need a quick indoor activity; maybe it’s too hot and sticky outside but your kids need some movement. Maybe you’re...
Read ArticleCharming Kansas Day Trips: Wamego & Lindsborg Family Guide
Plan a day trip to Wamego or Lindsborg, two Kansas gems filled with history, quirky museums, tasty eats, and family-friendly fun—just a few hours from Kansas City!
Read ArticleSummer Fun in a Jar: DIY I Spy Game for Kids
Summer is here, and it’s time to get creative for those longer days at home as well as longer road trips! These cute I Spy...
Read ArticleA Weekend in Wichita: Our Family’s Favorite Kid-Friendly Getaway
Think Wichita’s just a pit stop? Think again. From hands-on museums to splash parks and local eats, here’s how one young family made the most of a weekend getaway in this surprisingly kid-friendly city.
Read ArticleTraveling Kansas: A Weekend Away in Hutchinson
Looking for a fun, family-friendly weekend getaway? Discover Hutchinson, Kansas-home to the Cosmosphere, Hutchinson Zoo, and cozy small-town charm!
Read ArticleSoap Cloud Science Fun
Mix science and craft time with this easy Ivory soap experiment! Watch it transform, learn about heat reactions, and have fun creating new shapes.
Read ArticleDIY Bouncy Ball
Make Your Own Bouncy Ball! This easy DIY project uses clear glue, borax, and glitter to create a fun, bouncy ball at home! Perfect for hands-on learning and play, kids will love mixing, molding, and bouncing their creations. Get the full instructions
Read ArticleTie-Dye Shamrocks
With simple items you already have, make this fun St. Patrick’s Day inspired project.
Read ArticleKC Royals Baseball Banner Craft
Show your team spirit with this DIY Royals Baseball Banner! A fun, easy craft perfect for kids and game day decor!
Read Article‘I Heart You’ Valentine’s Day Cards
Make a heartfelt Valentine’s Day craft with this easy, kid-friendly project! Create a handprint card with a cut-out heart, decorate with fun Q-tip painting, and add a sweet message. A simple, creative way to show some love!
Read ArticleSnowflake Slime
Being indoors doesn’t have to be boring this winter! Have some fun with this easy snowflake slime!
Read ArticleQ-tip Snowflakes Craft
Keep little hands busy and minds sharp with this fun Q-tip snowflake craft, perfect for creative play and sneaky math practice on chilly days!
Read ArticleSnow Names
Instead of bringing the real snow inside this time, use marshmallows as pretend tiny snowballs to practice their names, shapes, number or letters!!
Read ArticlePersonalized Mugs
Make a personalize mug for the whole crew and then fill it with your favorite hot drink this winter!
Read ArticleDIY Potpourri Simmer Packets
Create a cozy holiday aroma! Combine mandarin oranges, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, cloves, nutmeg, and optional rosemary in a bag. Gift it or simmer with water on the stovetop or slow cooker for instant Christmas cheer!
Read ArticleSunflower Counting Craft
Fall is here, and there’s no better time to get crafty while working on some math! This cute craft encourages fine motor development and is easy to customize based on your child’s math skills.
Read ArticleThanksgiving Turkey Wreaths
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to make a cute and easy wreath with your little ones using supplies your probably already have on hand!
Read ArticleDIY Planet Costumes
Create unique planet costumes for Halloween with this fun DIY project! Using balloons, paper mache, and some paint, you can craft vibrant, out-of-this-world costumes with your kids.
Read ArticleBubble Foam
This super fun bubble foam is an activity that starts in the kitchen and ends up either outside when the weather’s warmer or in the bathtub to play with if it’s colder!
Read ArticleBouncing Bubbles
When you need to mix things up a bit, try this super simple craft you can easily put together out of supplies you have in your cabinet.
Read ArticleDIY Kinetic Sand
Do your kids love to play with kinetic sand, but you don’t love the price tag? Then this is the perfect project for you to make with your crew!
Read ArticleFork-Painted Origami Owl Cards
Looking for a cute way to ask someone, “Whooo’s the best teacher?” as you wrap up the end of the school year?
Read ArticleEarth Day DIY Crayons
This Earth Day we are focusing on reducing, reusing and recycling some of our craft supplies! We have a giant pile of broken and short crayons, which makes this the perfect project for Earth Day!
Read ArticleCaterpillar Cards
Are you the room mom who needs a cute, easy and quick card from all the class? This card craft is perfect to customize for a group or for one kid!
Read ArticleShamrock Squish Paint
Ready to take painting to the next level? This homemade squish paint will definitely be one to remember! This is a longer project, so allow at least an hour between setting up and cleaning up!
Read ArticleHeart Accordion Valentines
Need an easy, cute and quick homemade Valentine’s Day card that will make a big impression on someone special? Here is your answer!
Read ArticleSnowman Paintings
Try out this simple craft that will allow your tots to try their hands or fingers at painting!
Read ArticleSnow Names
Employing chalk to make some festive holiday lights, this fun project is sure to help your little ones become crafters!
Read ArticleFork Stamp Turkey Nameplates
Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with these super cute and super easy Thanksgiving Day nameplates that are multiuse. Your dinner plates in disguise will really brighten up your table!
Read ArticleThankful Thank You Cards
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, what better time to express our thanks and gratitude than now with these cute little homemade cards!
Read ArticleYarn-Wrapped Pumpkins
This fun little craft project is perfect to do with little hands indoors on a cold fall day! It’s easy to make super small or super large decorations!
Read ArticlePine Cone Paintings
Enjoy some fresh fall air on a short little nature walk and grab some pine cones for this cute little fall craft!
Read ArticleGrandparents Day Planters
Looking for a cute and easy gift for Grandparents’ Day that’s sure to be a hit? Look no further!
Read ArticleDIY Back-to-School Custom Notebooks
Get in the school spirit with some super easy yet super fun customized notebooks!
Read ArticleSalt Painted Fireworks
Enjoy the Fourth of July a little more with this simple craft that allows little hands to practice several fine motor skills!
Read ArticleGrandma’s Bee-Bees Bag
Here is a cute and mostly easy gift for our special grandmas or other special ladies out there!
Read ArticleDIY Paper Pinwheels
Ready for a fun and easy summer craft project you can use both to keep your crew entertained and also decorate for a summer party?
Read ArticleWax Paper Suncatchers
Looking for a fun and engaging craft for Mother’s Day or to hang in your nursery that is super easy to customize for your style, all while being very inexpensive?
Read ArticleDIY Cheerio Bird Feeders
Need a cute little project to entertain your crew? This is an easy one to do while you sit at the table or get outside...
Read ArticlePeeps Play Dough
Want a fun and edible way to make some Easter play dough? This is a super simple and yet super interactive way to get creative!
Read ArticleTerrific Twos!
Everyone has heard about the Terrible Twos, but have you heard about the Terrific Twos instead?
Read ArticleRainbow Charm
Enjoy a little springtime hope in your home with this cute and easy rainbow of your own!
Read ArticleHeart Stamp Valentine’s Day Cards
Short on time and yet you want homemade Valentine’s Day cards? This quick and easy craft is definitely sure to win the hearts of your special people!
Read ArticleFaux Snow Sensory Bin
Stuck inside and need a fun, easy, warm and cheap idea to entertain your crew? Faux snow is the way to go!
Read ArticleReindeer Faces
Here is a cute little craft for kids to enjoy inside when the weather is cold outside and they need something new to do! Make one or make all of Santa’s crew!
Read ArticleTurkey Napkin Holders
These cute little turkeys are quick and easy, and, as an added bonus, you can choose to personalize these turkeys for your Thanksgiving Day guests!
Read ArticleGiant Spider Web
Bring back your high school tee-peeing days and make this cheap and easy craft your kids will absolutely love destroying!
Read ArticleNature Walk Artwork
Want an easy art project for this fall? Use what you find on a nature walk and easily help little ones make a masterpiece!
Read ArticleShape Name Puzzles
This super quick and easy craft is full rounded on the educational checklist! Drawing and tracing, coloring, writing, cutting and then spelling! Make one or...
Read ArticleDIY Crayon Shoes
Spend an hour making these custom shoes for your little one or your favorite teacher!
Read ArticleFourth of July Egg Carton American Flag
Need a fun and festive Independence Day craft? With a little thought and patience, this craft will be a winner!
Read ArticleBlowing Bubbles
Want a fun outdoor craft to put a twist on your normal bubbles?anna Try this easy—and a bit messy—craft that’s sure to provide a lot of fun and a lot of laughs!
Read ArticleOut of this World Father’s Day Cards
Need a cute card idea for a dad in your life? Check out this simple and super cute card sure to be a hit!
Read ArticleHandprint Flower Bouquets
Need an easy and personalized craft for Mom this Mother’s Day? This sweet little bouquet of flowers is one that will stay around more than a few weeks!
Read ArticleLoofah Painted Spring Chickens
Need an easy way to introduce painting to your little one?anna Try this simple craft using a bath loofah and paint!anna Expect a lot of fun and a lot of mess!
Read ArticlePuff Ball Easter Egg
Need a super easy and fun Easter craft? This painted egg will help your little one with matching up colors and developing fine motor skills, all while having fun!
Read ArticleTerrific Twos!
Your once sweet baby is now mobile and ready to make her own mind up. Here are some tips to help make the twos terrific all around!
Read ArticleTie-Dye Valentine’s Day Fireplace Banner
Who doesn’t love love? This simple craft will sure add some Valentine’s festivities to your home!
Read ArticleDrop Paint Nursery Artwork
Babies are so expensive! Save some money on decorating the nursery with this easy and inexpensive original artwork.
Read ArticleChristmas Tree Countdown
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun Christmas tree countdown!
Read ArticleTissue Paper Paper Mache Pumpkins
Looking for a quick and easy way to decorate pumpkins this fall? Look no further! This easy craft is messy but not nearly as messy as carving pumpkins!
Read ArticlePumpkin Family
Need a cute fall baby announcement or just had a baby and short on time? This five-minute craft will check all of the fall boxes on decorating your pumpkins this year!
Read ArticleLet Them Get Messy!
It’s a tradition in our family on our children’s first birthdays to set them in the bathtub in their diaper with paint and a canvas and let them create their own first piece of artwork.
Read ArticleDIY Tie-Dye Shoes
These DIY tie-dye shoes are easy to make, and you can customize them any way you see fit!
Read Article4th of July Water Gun Artwork
Time to get festive for the 4th with this super-fun, outdoor-messy craft!
Read ArticleColor, Count and Sort
Need some fun in the sun with a bit of hidden learning? Practice a lot of skills without your kiddo even realizing this is work!
Read ArticlePhoto Vases
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and what mom doesn’t love flowers? Make her day extra special by making her a homemade vase with some of her favorite photos!
Read ArticleEaster Bunny Planters
Let’s hop into spring with these cute bunny planters! They are easy to make, and you can easily make some of your other favorite springtime friends! Happy Easter!
Read ArticleFinger Puppets
Finger puppets are a super simple and inexpensive way to help young children learn to get creative! There is no right or wrong with these little silly ones!
Read ArticleGiant Rainbow
Want a fun and easy way to celebrate St. Patty’s Day? Why not make a giant rainbow using everyday kitchen utensils such as a meat chopper or potato masher? This simple craft is a fun way to use household objects in a new way!
Read ArticleLove Bug Candy Treats
What better way to make Valentine’s Day just a bit more special than to craft some little love bugs for your family and friends?
Read ArticleFlat Santa
Although we might be unable to physically be with all our loved ones this holiday season, we can send a stand-in: a life-sized picture of our little ones!
Read ArticleToilet Paper Roll Scarecrows
This is a simple fall craft you can customize easily. Feel free to make a few scarecrow friends to play with!
Read ArticleFuzzy Mobile
Has anyone told you how much babies cost? They are expensive! Instead of spending around $100 on a baby mobile, make your own for around $20 and an hour of your time!
Read ArticleTerrific Twos!
Everyone has heard about the Terrible Twos, but have you heard about the Terrific Twos instead?
Read ArticleMy Grandparents Help Me Grow
Grandparents Day is Sept. 13, and what better way to help celebrate your little one’s grandparents than some homemade artwork?
Read ArticleDIY Wooden Airplanes
National Aviation Day is Aug. 19. What better way to celebrate than to make a bunch of these super easy and cheap little airplanes?
Read Article“One in a Melon” Footprint Art
Need a fun and easy art project for the summer? Turn this little craft into a card or use it as a cute way to keep track of baby’s footprint!
Read ArticleDIY Kid Safe Firecrackers
What’s not to love about the Fourth of July? We get to be with our family and friends, savor the food and, of course, enjoy the fireworks! Encourage your kids to stay safe and have fun with these DIY kid-safe firecrackers!
Read ArticleToilet Paper Roll Monsters
What should you do with all of those leftover toilet paper rolls? Make a little monster of course!
Read ArticleRaising Independent Kids
One of the big goals we parents should have for our children is for them to become as self-sufficient as possible.
Read ArticleSoda Bottle Painted Flowers
Need a quick craft with supplies you already have for either May Day flowers or a cute Mother’s Day card? Perfect-this is your craft!
Read ArticleSensory Play Mats
Sensory play mats are one of the easiest ways both to get creative and save money using what you already have in your kitchen!
Read ArticleSave Your Toddlers from Too Much Screen Time
The research on toddlers and screen time can be a bit contradictory, but the fact remains that many toddlers today spend a lot of time on screens.
Read ArticleEgg Shell Art
So, you’ve dyed the Easter eggs, and now they are sitting in the fridge. Is there anything to do with green and blue hard-boiled eggs besides eat them? Try this simple craft, of course!
Read ArticleShamrock Windsocks
These shamrock windsocks are a fun way to get little fingers messy! Lots of opportunities to allow a young mind to be creative!
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