My daughter is OBSESSED with Raised Salt Painting. With a little glue, salt, and watercolor paint, kids can turn an ordinary piece of paper into a three-dimensional work of art. So when she asked to create a winter raised salt painting, I knew just what to do. We decided to create snowflake salt paintings in a size that's just-right to become an ornament on our Christmas tree. It's simple, fun, ... Read More about Snowflake Salt Painting- A Winter Themed Project You’ll LOVE
Self Care During the Holidays
As Moms, it's a challenge to find time to take care of ourselves. We're always putting everyone else's needs first. But as we all know, you need to make sure you're taken care of if you want to be any good to anyone else. Which is why even though the holidays are the busiest time of the year, it's still important to take care of YOU. Here are some easy tips and ideas for self care during the ... Read More about Self Care During the Holidays
Christmas Tree Print Making for Kids (Featuring Bubble Wrap!)
We are getting into the Christmas with toddlers BIG TIME over here. My kids are all about Christmas, all the time. From the Elf on the Shelf to writing (and rewriting. And rewriting) letters to Santa, they've got the holidays on the brain in a big way. It's extended all the way into our art time as well. I can't bust out a pot of green paint without them painting a Christmas tree, or the ... Read More about Christmas Tree Print Making for Kids (Featuring Bubble Wrap!)
Low-Prep, High Fun-Holiday Playdough Activities for Toddlers
We've got this weird, love-hate relationship with playdough. The thing is that our kids love it, but the mamas? Well, we kind of hate it. But since there's a ton of developmental benefits to playing with playdough (sensory experience, fine motor skill practice, hand strength, creativity, imaginative play)? The tie is gonna have to go to the kids on this one. Because I personally get tired the ... Read More about Low-Prep, High Fun-Holiday Playdough Activities for Toddlers
Christmas Safety Tips for Toddlers You NEED to Know
The holiday season is upon us, and before you know it we'll be bringing in trees, stringing up lights, and hanging stockings and garlands from mantles and bookshelves. It'll look beautiful, and so festive- and it will be oh-so-tempting for the little hands around you. Those curious toddler fingers (and let's be honest-climbing little legs) will be thrilled to discover all the newfound ... Read More about Christmas Safety Tips for Toddlers You NEED to Know