Here’s a great project to bring a little summertime fun indoors on a cold and dreary day … paper plate flying discs! We saw this paper plate craft from our blogger, Crafts by Amanda, and had to try it out for ourselves. They work surprisingly well, and are safe enough for indoor play (nothing brings […]
This classic Valentine’s Day craft has been around for a long time. It’s a great way to recycle some of your cereal boxes, let the kids get creative, and have something festive to mail to grandparents to send a little long distance love. To make this hug you will need: Recycled cereal box Red craft […]
Inspired by a much larger version called a Scandinavian Ice Candle, these glow stick luminaries are of manageable size and the perfect height from dropping in a glow stick for night time winter fun! You’ll need to start early in the day as the water needs approximately four hours of freeze time, so be sure […]
My kids and I just love bird-watching in our backyard. It’s so peaceful and relaxing to sit back and watch the cute little birdies. Today is National Bird Day, and to honor our sweet feathered friends I whipped up this adorable snack. It was easy to make and a definite kid-pleaser! What You’ll Need Ingredients: 1 round slice […]
Here’s a fun project to do on a wintery or rainy day. Keep a tray of these in the freezer for those “I’m bored!” moments. Great for impromptu crafting or art time and kids love it! To paint pictures with ice cubes you will need: Ice cube tray Food coloring Water Craft sticks Aluminum foil […]
Flashlights have long been a favorite “toy” to kids. There’s just something about piercing the darkness with a light to see what’s all around you that is so fascinating! Take storytime up a notch by making flashlight filters to create a fun and unique flashlight story. All you need is a flashlight (or two), construction […]
Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper, adding Kix cereal to the bottom for a textured touch on this paper plate aquarium. For this paper plate aquarium you will need: 2 light blue paper plates (or plain plates painted light blue) Colored paper Googly eyes Handful of Kix cereal Colorful […]
Is your kid a total party animal? Here’s a totally fun activity to make and use at your next celebration: a paper plate monster face using a party blower for a tongue! Great for New Year’s or for birthday parties—or heck, celebrate any day! To make this paper plate craft, you will need: 1 paper […]
Sometimes you just have to treat yourself and your kids to a banana split—and our version is a guilt-free one, since it uses delicious frozen yogurt and is topped with Kix cereal for yummy crunch! It’s also perfect for a quick, indulgent breakfast treat. How to make a Kix Breakfast Banana Split: Gather your ingredients: 1 […]
Shake things up at celebrations with a fun, easy paper plate noisemaker you can personalize for the occasion! Whether it’s a family gathering (complete with all-generation dance party) or the New Year’s countdown, these inexpensive party favors are great for keeping little ones busy before and at the big event. To make this paper plate […]