Years ago, most preteen bedrooms were one dimensional, that is, one color on the walls, perhaps a light or dark carpet, a bed, bureaus, and perhaps a desk with a lamp, and a small overhead light fixture. Today, preteen rooms are exploding with color and themes. Here are some decorating tips for your preteen’s bedroom [...]
When Mother’s Day rolls around, kids want to show their moms just how special they are. Store-bought gifts and cards are nice, but they lack that personal touch. Something made just for Mom has much more sentimental value, and kids don’t have to spend much money (if any) on it. Even toddlers can make Mother’s [...]
Easter egg coloring, chocolate bunnies and marshmallow goodies shaped like chicks or ducks will have your little one in full of excitement this Spring. Add to their anticipation of the Easter bunny’s visit and your quality time together by creating Easter bunny crafts. Here is an easy and fun Easter bunny craft idea your toddler [...]
Few things bring families together like crafting. Some parents are skilled crafters. Others are doing well to cut paper in a reasonably straight line. No matter which group you fall into, crafting with your kids can be beneficial for all involved. Here are some of the good things that come out of crafting with your [...]
Kids like to create things. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to let them get creative. Here are some ideas to get them started. If there are girls in your child’s class, jewelry is a good craft. Stores sell kits to create bracelets, necklaces and rings. Your kids can visit a craft store and choose [...]
Posting this early so you can pre-plan and have everything ready for some fun with the kids. Most kids love to spend time in the kitchen. Getting goey and messy, who can’t love that? It even gives you a learning experience to push as you teach them how to clean up. lol Why not foster [...]
It wasn’t that long ago that parents spent much less on Christmas presents than they do now. In fact, until the middle of the 1900s children received fewer gifts, and some of the gifts they received for Christmas were homemade. Some parents think it’s time to stop spending so much and get back to a [...]
