DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids

Although Valentine’s Day is generally considered as a day for couples, kids can also join in the annual holiday. Valentine’s is a day that celebrates love and is a great opportunity to show affection to the little ones and set a positive example. In school and in their social groups, kids also exchange Valentine’s cards as an adorable token of friendship. Here are some excellent do-it-yourself gift ideas for gifts for kids on Valentine’s. A bottle of sugar and spice {Read More}

Fall Crafting With The Toddler

I received product samples in exchange for my honest review. This review is based strictly on my opinion and others will vary based on product and experience. One of the first things that come to mind when I think of the holidays is stress. We have to meal plan, prepare and of course shop. I will be the first to admit I LOVE shopping, but not with crowds. Shopping with crowds I can really do without in my life and {Read More}

Crafting With Oriental Trading This Halloween Season

I received product samples in exchange for my honest review. This review is based strictly on my opinion and others will vary based on product and experience. No other type of compensation was received for this review. Are you looking to build memories with the kids this Halloween season? Crafting can be very relaxing and a great way to allow the kids to express their creativity. Oriental Trading has always been that one place I can go for cheap crafting {Read More}

Great Homeschool Activities For The First Week Back

So you homeschool your kids, and you are looking for ways to engage them on the first day back, without pushing them, or you, too hard? Then keep reading for some educational and entertaining suggestions to help you all make the transition as easily as possible. Homeschool vs. public school differences The first week of public schooling isn’t quite like any other week of education. This is because there are all sorts of settling in, and administrative activities to do. {Read More}

Celebrate Christmas With Oriental Trading

We received product for review purposes only. Oriental Trading is my go to place for all my crafting needs. During the holiday seasons I love doing crafts with my daughter and niece. It’s a great way to spend time with one another and is usually pretty cheap. The kids love making new creations to hang around the house and on the tree. I always find a wide range of craft items for excellent pricing at Oriental Trading. Whether looking for {Read More}

Holiday Cross Stitch Patterns

The Holidays are my favorite and when it comes to gift giving, I personally like to give gifts that are handmade. When it comes to any sort of crafting, my husband likes to brag me up. I happen to look at things a bit differently though. I personally think that everyone is a crafter in some sort of way. I can pretty much make anything as long as I have a pattern. My favorite type of crafting is cross stitching {Read More}

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