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Hi Reader, Can you believe tomorrow is Valentine's Day?!? No need to panic; we've got some seriously fun (and seriously easy) ways to celebrate with your family: If your social media feed is anything like mine, you might be feeling the pressure to do ALL THE THINGS this week. But your Valentine's Day doesn't have to be Instagram-perfect to be fun and memorable. Think of tomorrow as a chance to pause, smother your child in kisses, and remind them how much they're loved.And if you do want to make the day a little extra-special? Have fun and keep it simple! Here are a few easy things you can do with almost zero planning:→ Tuck a love note in your child's lunchbox or under their pillow. → Snuggle up and read some books like these together. → Hide a handful of paper hearts around the house for a fun Valentine's Day hunt →Try this drawing activity​ → Use a cookie cutter or even a pair of kitchen shears to make a heart-shaped meal. Easy to cut foods: toast, bread, tortillas, red peppers. →Read some funny Valentine jokes at dinner... and see if your family can come up with some new ones! →Get our Hearts Creativity Pack and print some easy Valentine's Day activities Hope you have a day full of creative fun with the ones you love! ​ |
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Hi Reader, Mother's Day is just around the corner, and this list is bursting with the cutest homemade gift ideas that mom or grandma will totally love! 15 Mother's Day Crafts These ideas are simple enough for preschoolers to accomplish, but fun enough for all ages to enjoy! See the List 3 more artsy ideas for your week: The best tips on how to talk to your kids about their art. (This article is for you if you find yourself repeating "It's beautiful!" for the millionth time...) Ever considered...
Hi Reader, These 7 painting ideas are so fun and unique, even kids who say they "don't like art" won't be able to resist jumping in on all the fun! The Best Painting Ideas for Kids See them all! We love ideas like the ones above because they're engaging for all ages and ability levels and really focus on the process of creating rather than the finished artwork. Less pressure, less perfectionism, and more FUN! A few more things for the week: → We've partnered with Candlewick Books to giveaway...
My family will be in the path of totality today, and I must say... we're pretty pumped! (We even made special snack cups for the occasion. It's so easy but totally "extra" in the best possible way😆) In fact, the solar eclipse is reigniting my kids' love for all things space. 🚀 And I think this interest might last a while, so I've been looking for some fun ideas to try over the next few weeks. Here are my absolute favorites: The Best Space Art Ideas for Kids See the List Lots of great ideas,...