Apple Pie Cups

What is better than Apple Pie? Mini Apple Pie cups! These Apple Pie Cups are the perfect bite size versions of your favorite All-American pie. The best part? This is a  2 ingredient treat that takes just 20 minutes to pull together!  Apple Pie Cups I know this may be a little controversial, but I love pie more than cake, especially apple pie! Some days, I whip together a No-Bake Grasshopper Pie or a Strawberry Hand Pie, but sometimes I don’t want to wait until Thanksgiving for a piece of delicious, warm apple pie. So these Apple Pie Cups are …

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Nutcracker Paper Bag Puppet

Nutcracker template and completed craft on white background with blue border

The Nutcracker ballet is one of those beloved holiday traditions in so many homes. Whether you just have “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy” on your Christmas playlist or you regularly watch the ballet, this Nutcracker Paper Bag Puppet is the perfect addition to your holiday fun.  Nutcracker Paper Bag Puppet When I took my kids to see the Nutcracker last Christmas, they were mesmerized. We have a few Nutcracker decorations but they are fragile and not to be played with. I knew it was time to create a fun Nutcracker craft that was safe for play!  This Nutcracker paper bag …

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Christmas Puppets For Kids

When your kids are bored with all their toys but it isn’t Christmas yet, puppets are the perfect thing! These Christmas Puppets are easy to make from supplies you probably already have at home.  Christmas Puppets Why is it that time seems to speed up for grownups as the holidays approach, but for kids, time slows to a crawl? I always find myself rushing around trying to get everything done, while my kids whine about how there’s nothing to do.  Whenever the whining gets to be too much, I know it’s time for a craft. Even better is a craft …

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Crab Bookmark Activity

This Crab Bookmark is so fun for your kids this summer. Get your kids motivated to read by creating a fun, adorable bookmark to use as they read through their favorite book, You’re going to love how simple the project is, and they’re going to love using their bookmark when it’s done.  Crab Bookmark Summer is such a fun time of year, but I know that I need to have the crafts and activities lined up. When the kids are home all day, it’s so easy for them to get bored. We’ve already colored both our Fish Template, and our …

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Easter Bingo

Easter is a big family holiday where everyone gets together to celebrate. When the family gets together, games are always required! Easter Bingo is the perfect addition to your gathering. Since this game only has pictures, even your non-readers can join the fun! The whole family can enjoy this game together, making your holiday celebration really special. Easter is such a fun holiday. The pastel colors, the egg hunts, the cute bunnies, and the beginning of spring are all things to look forward to! We don’t have many excuses to get together with family between Christmas and Easter, so we …

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Horse Headband Craft

This Horse Headband Craft is the perfect weekend activity to do with your kids while they are home. With very few supplies needed and simple instructions, your kids will have fun crafting and wearing their headbands. Horse Headband Craft For Kids If your child loves horses and farm animals, they will definitely love this Horse Headband. I love sharing animal facts with my daughter while doing animal crafts.  Did you know that Horses can’t breathe through their mouths? They can only breathe through their nose, unlike humans. Horses also have special lockable tendons and ligaments that allow them to sleep …

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60 Fun Kindergarten Writing Prompts

Trying to find the perfect way to help your little young minds grow? These Kindergarten writing prompts will help inspire your young creative learners to think out of the box and tap into their creative thinking. These Kindergarten writing prompts will help them use their imagination, develop more self-awareness and emotional intelligence, create relationships with peers, and learn how to problem-solve and think positively. And as a bonus, it is an excellent way for us to get to know our kids better! Benefits of Kindergarten Writing Prompts There are so many benefits to introducing your kindergartener to writing prompts. Writing prompts …

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Santa Paper Bag Puppet

Christmas at my house is always full of fun, crafty activities. Surprisingly, we hadn’t done many crafts involving Santa this year yet! I knew it was time to pull out this Santa Paper Bag Puppet for a fun afternoon of crafting with the kids.  Santa Paper Bag Puppet Paper bag puppets are some of my kids’ favorite crafts and they’re mine too! Paper bags are very inexpensive to purchase and can often be found at the grocery store. I usually have the rest of the materials already on hand, making this a really inexpensive craft project. Even my younger children …

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Hippo Paper Bag Puppet

Add a hippo to your puppet zoo with our Hippo Paper Bag Puppet! Your kids will love crafting their hippos, and then love playing with them when they’re done. You’re going to love all the fine motor practice and time spent together as a family. All you need is some construction paper, glue, scissors, and a paper lunch sack, and you’re ready to go!  Hippo Paper Bag Puppet Our house is looking more and more like a zoo every day! We recently finished up our Sloth Paper Bag Puppet, Zebra Paper Bag Puppet, and Koala Paper Bag Puppets, and we …

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Handprint Leprechaun

St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday, with all the green, gold and rainbows. This Handprint Leprechaun is a fun way to celebrate the holiday! Gather your kids around the table, and spend time together creating a cute St. Patrick’s day craft.  Handprint Leprechaun Sometimes it seems there aren’t a ton of kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day activities, but we have tried adding more crafts to do as a family during this time of the year, and it has been so fun!  Last week, we did some Shamrock Salt Paintings and a Pot of Gold and Rainbow Papercraft, which were …

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