Pull together a fun craft with upcycled items and standard craft supplies. With the arrival of fall and earlier nights, you may find more time in the house with the kids. Looking for some fun fall activities for kids? This decoupage craft is super easy and fun for kids. I was especially pleased that I…
Scavenger hunts can be a ton of fun for kids. Remember the days of running through the neighborhood, asking folks if you could have a shoe or a paperclip, in the hopes that your team would win the scavenger hunt? I’ve created a short but sweet scavenger hunt list that you can print off and…
Let your child’s imagination take flight with these simple DIY Fairy Wings from Life as MOM contributor Janel. photo: Janel Piersma Our family has been in transition for the last couple of months. We moved out of our rental home in Virginia, stayed with some friends for a few weeks, and are now living a…
Make your own Easter or Spring candle holders out of salt dough with this easy, child-friendly craft! Life as MOM contributor Janel shows you how. Back in February, I shared this tutorial for making Heart-Shaped Salt Dough Candle Holders. But really, this craft isn’t just limited to Valentine’s Day. You can change up the look…
Kids love it when adults get silly with them. What’s sillier than an indoor snowball fight? Your kids will LOVE an indoor snowball fight — especially when you join in on the fun. Learn how to make these inexpensive “snowballs” in this tutorial from Life as MOM Contributor Janel. All Photos: Janel Piersma A couple…
Collect specimens on your nature walks this fall to turn into a fun frame for autumn photos. Now that Fall is here, the weather is cooling off, and it’s a perfect time for taking walks and enjoying the changes in nature. I can’t wait to head out for a nature walk with the girls when…
A hotel staycation is just the ticket to rest and relaxation for the whole family — without the hassle and cost of travel time. Disclosure: Our accommodations at Grand Pacific Palisades were provided complimentary by Grand Pacific Resorts. All opinions are my own. This post also includes an Amazon referral link. If you make a purchase through that…
Plan a staycation or vacation in San Diego, “America’s Finest City”. Here are some fun things to see in San Diego that are fun, but still help you live within your means! My childhood memories of San Diego are few. A family weekend get-away when I was 7 and me, carsick, puking on a cliff…
photo source: JGV A few weeks ago our family went on a little adventure, a California adventure. At Disneyland Resort’s California Adventure. Know this: I am a diehard Disneyland fan — to the core, no Disney World for this chick. I’ll take the real deal, thanks. So, while I could spend a week inside the…
See that little guy on the left, the one who’s not sure if he’s smiling? Well, the other day we were driving down the road and he said, “Could we paint tshirts today?” It was one of those moments when I could have said, “Not today.” But, I took a moment to think about it….