Creative Parenting

05/16/12

Recycled Chalk Paint

Do you have a pile of small pieces of sidewalk chalk? When they get too small for your child to use for drawing, gather up your chalk pieces and turn them into a new way to be creative.

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05/08/12

Celery Flowers for Mother's Day

Here’s a pretty activity for Mother’s Day—a nice way to say “I love you” by using your vegetables to make a creative picture.

Posted at 11:53 PM | Permalink | Comments

04/25/12

Make Your Own Constellations

In honor of Astronomy Day on April 28, make your own constellations. When you’re finished with your project, take your kids outside to find the constellation that they made in the night sky.

Posted at 03:59 PM | Permalink | Comments

04/18/12

Recycled Cereal Box Book Holder

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 and this is a great time to find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle to clean up our planet. Here’s one of the many household items you can re-purpose into something new and handy.

Posted at 02:52 PM | Permalink | Comments

04/10/12

Wax Paper Sun Catcher

Add some color to catch the spring time sunshine with these pretty wax paper sun catchers!

Posted at 11:43 PM | Permalink | Comments

04/03/12

Musical Eggs

This fun Easter craft helps kids experiment with making music using plastic eggs. Can they identify what is inside?

Posted at 10:50 PM | Permalink | Comments

03/27/12

Electronic Easter Egg Hunt Review

Looking for a fun way to do an Easter Egg Hunt for the younger kids in your family? Here’s a new toy that makes it easier. The Electronic Easter Egg Hunt is a little egg that talks to your child to help them find it.

Posted at 11:22 PM | Permalink | Comments

03/27/12

Little People

This craft is a great way to turn toilet paper tubes into fun little people! You can make one to resemble each member of your family, your friends, relatives, favorite characters and more.

Posted at 11:08 PM | Permalink | Comments

03/21/12

Create Pretty Spring Flowers

Spring is here! March 20th officially marked the first day of spring. Get a head start on celebrating the change of season with these adorable coffee filter flowers.

Posted at 12:22 AM | Permalink | Comments

03/13/12

Pot of Gold

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with a sparkling pot of gold? Now, if only it was real....

Posted at 09:49 PM | Permalink | Comments

03/06/12

Daylight Savings Time & Telling Time

Daylight Savings Time is Sunday. It’s one of my favorite times of the year because we get more sunlight and summer is on the way. Here’s a great way to help kids learn about the time change and strengthen their time telling skills.

Posted at 11:26 PM | Permalink | Comments

02/28/12

Truffula Tree

March 2 is Dr. Suess’ birthday! In honor of him and the forthcoming cinematic debut of his popular book "The Lorax", here is how you and your child can make some Truffula Trees of your own.

Posted at 11:57 PM | Permalink | Comments

02/21/12

Leap Frog

What is Leap Year? It's an extra day in the year, that comes around every four years on February 29th. Celebrate Leap Year with this fun craft!

Posted at 11:31 PM | Permalink | Comments

02/14/12

Celebrate President’s Day

Celebrate President's Day with this fun & easy craft that teaches about currency and the Presidency.

Posted at 11:20 PM | Permalink | Comments

02/07/12

I have my EYE on You, Valentine’s Card

This week's craft is a fun, creative Valentine that can be given to classmates, friends or relatives!

Posted at 11:34 PM | Permalink | Comments

01/31/12

Valentine’s Coupon Book

Looking to make a fun Valentine's Day gift? Create a personalized book for coupons for those you love to redeem! This is something you can make for your children or they can make for Mom or Dad. They are as fun to make as they are to receive and can easily be adapted for any holiday.

Posted at 11:08 PM | Permalink | Comments: 4

01/24/12

Family Letter Jumble

Use the letters in your child's name to have fun with spelling and letters! This easy Family Letter Jumble craft helps young children with letter identification and can help older children spell, read and think creatively. How many words can you spell with the letters in your name?

Posted at 09:43 PM | Permalink | Comments: 4

01/17/12

Silly Faces

This fun project is a great way to talk to your children about how they are unique and special. There is no one else like you who has the same eyes, ears, nose or finger print, and this project helps demonstrate how each face is unique

Posted at 11:52 PM | Permalink | Comments: 4

01/10/12

DIY: Make a Decorated Money Bank

This is a great time to talk to your kids about saving money for the New Year. This "do it yourself" bank is easy to make, fun to decorate and a great way to teach kids about the importance of saving.

Posted at 01:11 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2

	05/16/12 Recycled Chalk Paint Do you have a pile of small pieces of sidewalk chalk? When they get too small for your child to use for drawing, gather up your chalk pieces and turn them into a new way to be creative. Posted at 03:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	05/08/12 Celery Flowers for Mother's Day Here’s a pretty activity for Mother’s Day—a nice way to say “I love you” by using your vegetables to make a creative picture. Posted at 11:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	04/25/12 Make Your Own Constellations In honor of Astronomy Day on April 28, make your own constellations. When you’re finished with your project, take your kids outside to find the constellation that they made in the night sky. Posted at 03:59 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	04/18/12 Recycled Cereal Box Book Holder Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 and this is a great time to find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle to clean up our planet. Here’s one of the many household items you can re-purpose into something new and handy. Posted at 02:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	04/10/12 Wax Paper Sun Catcher Add some color to catch the spring time sunshine with these pretty wax paper sun catchers! Posted at 11:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	04/03/12 Musical Eggs This fun Easter craft helps kids experiment with making music using plastic eggs. Can they identify what is inside? Posted at 10:50 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	03/27/12 Electronic Easter Egg Hunt Review Looking for a fun way to do an Easter Egg Hunt for the younger kids in your family? Here’s a new toy that makes it easier. The Electronic Easter Egg Hunt is a little egg that talks to your child to help them find it. Posted at 11:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	03/27/12 Little People This craft is a great way to turn toilet paper tubes into fun little people! You can make one to resemble each member of your family, your friends, relatives, favorite characters and more. Posted at 11:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	03/21/12 Create Pretty Spring Flowers Spring is here! March 20th officially marked the first day of spring. Get a head start on celebrating the change of season with these adorable coffee filter flowers. Posted at 12:22 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	03/13/12 Pot of Gold What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with a sparkling pot of gold? Now, if only it was real.... Posted at 09:49 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	03/06/12 Daylight Savings Time & Telling Time Daylight Savings Time is Sunday. It’s one of my favorite times of the year because we get more sunlight and summer is on the way. Here’s a great way to help kids learn about the time change and strengthen their time telling skills. Posted at 11:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	02/28/12 Truffula Tree March 2 is Dr. Suess’ birthday! In honor of him and the forthcoming cinematic debut of his popular book "The Lorax", here is how you and your child can make some Truffula Trees of your own. Posted at 11:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	02/21/12 Leap Frog What is Leap Year? It's an extra day in the year, that comes around every four years on February 29th. Celebrate Leap Year with this fun craft! Posted at 11:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	02/14/12 Celebrate President’s Day Celebrate President's Day with this fun & easy craft that teaches about currency and the Presidency. Posted at 11:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	02/07/12 I have my EYE on You, Valentine’s Card This week's craft is a fun, creative Valentine that can be given to classmates, friends or relatives! Posted at 11:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	01/31/12 Valentine’s Coupon Book Looking to make a fun Valentine's Day gift? Create a personalized book for coupons for those you love to redeem! This is something you can make for your children or they can make for Mom or Dad. They are as fun to make as they are to receive and can easily be adapted for any holiday. Posted at 11:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 4
	01/24/12 Family Letter Jumble Use the letters in your child's name to have fun with spelling and letters! This easy Family Letter Jumble craft helps young children with letter identification and can help older children spell, read and think creatively. How many words can you spell with the letters in your name? Posted at 09:43 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 4
	01/17/12 Silly Faces This fun project is a great way to talk to your children about how they are unique and special. There is no one else like you who has the same eyes, ears, nose or finger print, and this project helps demonstrate how each face is unique Posted at 11:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 4
	01/10/12 DIY: Make a Decorated Money Bank This is a great time to talk to your kids about saving money for the New Year. This "do it yourself" bank is easy to make, fun to decorate and a great way to teach kids about the importance of saving. Posted at 01:11 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2

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