It's back to school time again, and if you're looking for a great teacher gift idea, you can't go wrong with this simple and effective craft. It's perfect to let your kids make, and it's a great take on that old cliche of bringing your new teacher an apple. Fun fact - when my oldest son was in Kindergarten, he adored his teacher (fun fact within a fun fact - my second son … [Read more...] about Back to School Apple Jar Teacher Gift Idea
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Create Your Own Cardboard Castle
If you've got a child with any sort of imagination, you've probably experienced them imagining themselves as a Prince or Princess. They love to play make-believe, and because there are so many stories, films and TV shows about royalty and knights, they often imitate what they see and here. And if your kids are anything like mine, they're always asking for a cool castle to play … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Cardboard Castle
Pizza Box Solar Oven
As summer draws to a close and back to school is on the horizon, we are trying to think of awesome new activities and fun experiments to do with the kids. When I was younger, I remember making these super cool pizza box ovens that were heated by the sun. We were able to bake some cookies or re-heat the leftover pizza inside of it. Of course, this isn't like a real … [Read more...] about Pizza Box Solar Oven
Milk Carton Bird Feeder
If your kids are at all like mine, they get super excited whenever they see an animal in the yard. We have a ton of squirrels and chipmunks running along our tree line, and there are tons of birds that like to make their homes in our trees, bushes and roof! The boys get totally excited and are always wanting to feed the animals. Of course, we have to remind them that feeding … [Read more...] about Milk Carton Bird Feeder
Old Fashioned TV Viewing Stand for Cell Phones
Finding new ways to entertain the kids all summer can be tricky. It gets to a certain point when Netflix becomes the perfect babysitter! If you're at that point (and I know I am!), I've got a great way to make yourself feel a LITTLE better about it... Namely, this Old Fashioned TV Viewing Stand cardboard craft. It's the perfect little craft to do with the kids, as it doesn't … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned TV Viewing Stand for Cell Phones