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kids activities

• Cool Find: Blank Pop-Up Book

  by Hollie on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010  |  1 comment

  How great is this pop-up book where you draw the story yourself? I can see having lots of fun with this. What a creative activity for your kids! $20 from Hearthsong.com

  Tags: Hollie, cool find, kid crafts, kids activities
  

• Awesome Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cups

  by Hollie on Thursday, May 6th, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  I came across this post the other day at bakerella.com and I just HAD to share it here! Need something fun to do with the kids? Make these delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cups! Fun with balloons and chocolate!... [read more]

  Tags: Hollie, baking, fun with kids, kids activities, Recipe, To Do with Kids
  

• Guest Guru: Valerie – Create Your Own Family Activity Binder

  by Anne Marie on Friday, April 30th, 2010  |  No Comments

  
  Create Your Own Family Activity Binder By Valerie of http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com You are looking at a masterpiece. I wish I could take credit for this, but this is my friend Lisa's wonderful idea, which she so graciously shared with us during our MOMS Club Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Lisa is a mom of four boys, three ... [read more]

  Tags: Anne Marie, binders, kids activities, organizing kids activities
  

• Wednesday’s Dose of Sunshine: Simple Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids.

  by Anna on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010  |  2 comments

  
  February is one of my very favorite months. Maybe it's the fact the sun decides to peek out a bit more, or perhaps it's simply because the stores are covered with thoughts of love. While some simply detest the thought of valentine's day, I once being one of them, I decided to celebrate with the ... [read more]

  Tags: Anna, holiday crafts, kid crafts, kids activities, Valentine's crafts, Valentine's Day, Valentine's gifts
  

• Good Ideas to Get Kids Moving

  by Sarah on Saturday, October 17th, 2009  |  1 comment

  It can be tough to think of fun things to do to get out and about as the days get colder and/or darker. If you’re finding that the DVD, TV, or computer (or all three) is working overtime to entertain your kids, here are some ideas to get everyone moving. If you’re not ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, activities, good ideas, healthy play, ideas, kids, kids activities, play, play time, TV alternatives