I was thinking about doing winter crafts and pondered what would look like snow. Mashed potato flakes popped into my head and I went to the store to pick some up. They looked snow-like but lacked sparkle, so I added some iridescent glitter. That gave it a magical snow quality and we were ready to craft. The rest of the box can be used to make mashed potatoes for the … [Read more...]
Fall Playdough Engineering Challenge
We had so much fun with this Fall Playdough Engineering challenge. The kids used the basket contents to make their own structures. It is more challenging than it looks to keep the structures upright and it was fun to see their minds at work while they tried to figure out how to make their buildings taller and more robust. *This post contains affiliate links. You will … [Read more...]
Fun Children’s Party Ideas
Are you looking for some inspiration for your kids' birthday parties? I am sharing some fun theme ideas with you. Many of the posts include theme foods, games and decorations. If you would like to do a carnival theme, try making this DIY Skee Ball Darts Combination Game by Kara Carrero. Check out this recipe for The Moistest Yummiest Chocolate Birthday Cake … [Read more...]
The Hoffman Quintuplets’ Story
Today I am excited to welcome Roxanna from The Hoffman Quintuplets who shares her story with us. I have found through my multiples groups, both in person and online, that mamas of multiples tend to admire families with one more child. Mamas of twins have respect for those with triplets. Those with triplets have respect for those with quads and so on. We had four babies, and … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Rainforest Inspired Container Garden
Our kids love gardening. We decided to add a new decorative element inside the house with this Easy DIY Rainforest Inspired Container Garden. This is a fun and easy project that gives children and adults instant gratification. These plants are easy to care for and add a fun decorative feature for the … [Read more...]