This year, the teacher tasked my son with a project. The project was to make a Valentines Day Box to collect Valentine’s Cards from fellow students at school on Valentine’s Day. What is a Valentine’s Day Box? Doing what modern Moms do, I googled what is a Valentine’s Day box! Then saw clever ideas – […]
September 15, 2017
DIY Playdough Recipe
When I was a kid, I got so excited when my Mom made us play dough. We enjoyed playing with it as is, as well as when we got to add color and stylize our own! In honor of World Play-Doh Day, check out some of my favorite Play-Doh Toys from Hasbro. Yet, for those […]
April 14, 2017
7 Other Things to Do with Plastic Easter Eggs
With their low price tag and high availability, those little plastic easter eggs are everywhere this time of year. While most of us use them for Easter egg hunts, there are 7 other things you can do with them! Whether is it plastic easter egg crafts or just chocolate inside, they are worth stocking up […]
December 30, 2016
Happy Noon Year! New Year’s Eve Ideas For Kids
As parents, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is not as glamorous, fun or fabulous as it used to be. However, it can be. Plan some fun with the kids, and bring back the spirit of this holiday. New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids Cute idea to help kids celebrate New Year’s Eve is […]
December 2, 2016
My 2016 Holiday Gift Guide is Here
Here is my Holiday Gift Guide 2016 with top toys and other goodies! Just in time for those last minute gifts for the holiday season! However, don’t forget all those birthday gifts that you’ll have to think about in 2017! Stock up now at the great prices and be ready to go at a moments […]
September 9, 2016
Apple Crafts Using Real Apples
It is apple season and our family always has apple picking on our fall agenda. If you do, then you want to check out this post with apple picking tips! However, once you pick those bushels of apples, what do you do with them all – other than eat them? Make various apple crafts using […]
February 4, 2016
Top 10 DIY Valentines Day Cards for Kids
Are you looking for creative DIY Valentine’s Day cards that the kids can hand out at school? I have to admit, I do scour Pinterest at this time of year, because I feel like this is the one holiday that I might be able to be creative without catastrophe! Our school does not allow candy or […]
November 5, 2015
Tech Gifts for Crafty People
The 2015 holiday season is upon us and one of the toughest gifts I have to shop for, are the gifts for my crafty friends and family. I always like to take it up a notch and give them something to make their crafting unique, and often, that turns to tech. Here are my top […]
June 18, 2015
Simple DIY Father’s Day Gift
My kids are finally at the age where they are both interested in crafts. So I took them both to a blogging event at Michaels. The Michaels staff set up the event just like their weekly in-store kid craft sessions. In this session, we created a fun picture frame. Of course, my kids, being 2 […]
November 13, 2014
Holiday Board Games and Crafts for Kids
The holiday can be a perfect time to start new traditions with your kids. Even if it is not with the end goal of traditional, it is a great way to play with the kids on a snowy Saturday afternoon. Here are some fun options, including a new company find called eeBoo! Whether it is […]
October 24, 2014
DohVinci PlayDoh Sets: Style and Store Vanity
The DohVinci PlayDoh Sets are a fun take on play doh and a glue gun! Brought to you by the makers of Play-Doh, DohVinci PlayDoh design kits let you decorate and personalize your world in so many colorful ways. It’s really easy for almost kids to do! Just use the innovative air-dry design compound (the […]
March 16, 2012
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Whether you are Irish or not, whether you can spell claddagh or you can’t, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day can be fun, as well as good cultural exposure for your children. So here are some St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids of all ages. If you have younger kids, here are some fun ways to spice […]
February 4, 2012
Football Coloring Sheets for Kids
Here are some fun football coloring sheets for kids from the Patriot website to get the young fans excited for the game (or keep them occupied during the first half.) Just click the image to print out a larger copy. If you want to find more generic football coloring pages, check out this page for […]
February 2, 2012
Super Bowl Activities, Crafts and Recipes for Kids
The Super Bowl (aka Big Game) can be a fun event to get the kids excited – even if your family members are not big sports fans. Here are some fun Super Bowl Ideas for Kids to make the big game – big fun. Super Bowl Ideas for Kids Make your own Football T-shirt Buy […]
December 31, 2011
New Years Ideas for Kids
There are lots of fun things to do today – this last day of 2012. Here are some festive ideas that you can whip up with hours to spare! …………………………………………………………………………… New Year’s Eve Hats: To make a cone-shaped hat, cut a 14 inch diameter semicircle from a large piece of poster board. Roll it into […]
Hi! I'm Charlene! I chronicle one find at a time. From shoes to strollers, cruises to cell phones, and fitness to food; I seek, search and share the spectacular. I'm not interested in the amount of the megapixels on my phone..only if it will survive in the hands of my kids. So how did I start these chronicles? 
