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Make a Simple Kite

With just a few minutes and a couple supplies you’ve got around the house, you and the kids can be having high-flying fun with these delightful kites from Make It Do. I was thinking this could make for...

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Fizzing Sidewalk Paint!

I’ve held onto this article for a week or two hoping I would be able to try it and write about my experience for you, but it hasn’t happened yet and I just can’t keep it to myself any longer. Check...

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Make a Fall Scavenger Hunt Game

It’s been an absolutely gorgeous autumn in my neighborhood, and I can’t get enough of the beautiful trees and falling leaves and crisp air…especially since it’s been mostly dry so far! I’m trying to...

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Make a Garbage Bag Kite

Few things can trump flying a kite in the summer! Though I’ve never successfully flown a kite for more than 3 or 4 seconds, but it’s so fun to try! Round up the kids and make some kites with this...

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Make Solar Oven S’mores

 I think it was the summer after 2nd grade when I first encountered solar ovens. Southern California provides the perfect conditions for these super fun kid science experiments. And by perfect...

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Make Colorful Ice Orbs

If you live in a cold enough climate, this icy project is not only a fun experiment, it’s also a great way to add some unique flair to your outdoor decor for just pennies!  Vanna at The Queen Says...

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Make a Child’s Flower Garden

Have you got a budding little gardener on your hands? Nurture their love of nature by creating a little garden space they can manage all on their own with this idea from Keep It Simple Sister. Allow...

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Preschool Art: Rolling Paint Project

My little lady NEVER tires of painting, and I love discovering new techniques to explore with her. Pre-School Play shared an idea that looks really cool using a cardboard tube as a “rolling pin” for...

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Backyard Fun: Water Balloon Pinata

Ready to give your kids another reason to adore you? This simple idea from Scrap Happy Heather will cost you pennies to accomplish, but is sure to make the list of your kids’ favorite things! This...

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Quick and Easy Backyard Water Games for Kids

Keeping the kiddos entertained and active all summer takes some effort and planning. Good news for all of us, though, because Mamas Like Me has several awesome ideas for outdoor games the kids can...

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Summer Fun Idea: Backyard Mini Golf

Are your kids “so bored!” yet? It seems like there’s a point in the summer where kids just can’t figure out how to entertain themselves any longer, and they need a little kick start to get them back...

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Make a Cake Inside an Orange

I don’t know exactly what it is, but I love tiny versions of things. And I know that I’m not the only one. Why bake a full-sized cake when you can make a miniature cake inside of an orange rind? You...

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Beyond Snowmen: 10 Outdoor Cold-Weather Crafts and Activities for Kids

It can be tough to motivate your kids for outdoor play when it’s freezing cold. Here are some super fun outdoor activities for kids that are worth bundling up for. 1. Duck Tape Sleds – Cardboard plus...

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