Leprechauns are known for causing mischief and hiding their gold coins in a pot at the end of a rainbow. Leprechauns have also become a customary part of the Irish holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, which commemorates the most recognized patron saint of Ireland. Here’s a leprechaun craft that will make St. Patrick’s Day a fun […]
Done with your cereal box? Then turn it into a recycled craft like an accordion album — a simple handmade book that can be filled with photos, drawings, or a special message for a friend. In addition to using recycled cereal boxes, this craft is a great way to use up scratch paper, bits of […]
Family organization is an on going process. Finding what works for you and your family can take time and sometimes money. Here are 4 great organization ideas that you can create using items you already have at home! 1. School Work Organizer You’ll need a cereal box, scissors, paper (roll paper works best), adhesive and […]
This time of year tends to mean lots of inside time. As parents and caregivers that means lots of entertaining ideas are needed! Here are 4 great ideas for a wide range of ages that will not only provide hours of fun, but are also easy to put together! 1. Car Track For this activity, […]
Conversation hearts have been a part of Valentine’s Day since the early 1900’s. In fact, they are so commonplace now that Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without them! These easy conversation hearts make fun Valentine cards and are great for both boys and girls. These make great homemade classroom cards because they can be […]
Paper football is an easy, fun game passed along the generations. Take it a step farther with an arena for your paper football (if you aren’t sure how to make one you can see a tutorial here – make it smaller by cutting the paper in half twice)! To make, you’ll need: 1 empty cereal […]
Get ready for the big game by making a football player puppet from a recycled cereal box and other supplies you have at home. Kids can show their team spirit by using their team’s colors and favorite player’s number on their puppet. For this recycled cereal box football player puppet, you will need: A recycled […]
This year, the Chinese New Year falls on January 31st, and my horse-obsessed daughter will be happy to know that 2014 will be the Year of the Horse. Here are three, easy, bright and festive crafts to help you celebrate one of the most important Chinese holidays. DIY Snack Bowls for Chinese New Year Turn […]
Don’t throw out those cereal boxes! At least not until you’ve seen all the fun things that you and your little one can do with them! Cereal Box Maze You will need: Recycled cereal box Plastic drinking straws White craft glue Scissors Kix cereal Shape Matching Game you will need: Back or front of a […]
Coming into the new year is a great time to talk to kids about what it means and looks like to save money. Add a little fun to this life lesson with these easy to make piggy banks. Kids can create whatever their imagination can come up with using an empty recycled cereal box, construction […]