The Personal Blog of a Gen X Mom.
Craft kits are instant boredom busters and a fun way to pass the time and end up with a finished product you can actually use. Know a kid or teen who might possibly be stuck indoors for most of the winter? Their parents will thank you for it! View Post
As a young girl I loved nothing more than buying a fresh new coloring book (the bigger the better!) and getting straight to work. Does anyone else remember those giant coloring books they used to sell around Christmas? I would spend hours in the View Post
Just the smell alone of salt dough ornaments takes me right back to my childhood. I think we made these one year at church and it left such an impression on me. Not only are they fun to make, but they are so easy! If you have flour, salt, and View Post
If you have ever wanted to learn how to make playdough, I have some great playdough recipes to share with you. It’s very easy to make and definitely one of those activities that keep kids entertained for long stretches of time. It’s also one of View Post
If you're heading out on a long road trip with kids, it can be hard to find activities to keep them from becoming bored and restless along the way, especially the younger your child is. Just as grown-ups take books, music, and other things to help View Post
Looking for a simple Easter craft idea? A few years ago I tried a melted crayon craft here on the blog. It turned out pretty good, so when I spied the cutest little Easter Bunny cookie pan on a shopping trip a few weeks ago, that thought of playing View Post
As a children’s librarian, I am always on the hunt for cool research tools specifically aimed for kids. Of great importance is that these online resources be kid friendly with lots of beautiful graphics to hold their attention while actually helping View Post
