Baking with children is one of the sweetest ways to build memories — especially when the recipe is simple, hands-on, and smells like the holidays. These easy gingerbread cookies are perfect for little helpers, from mixing the dough to decorating the finished treats. Tips for Stress-Free Baking With Kids: • Use silicone mats for easier […]
Heart-Shaped Watercolor Resist Paintings
February 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is a fun drawing and painting project to do with kids for Valentine’s Day. I found the concept at thecrafttrain.com. The children will find it magical watching their crayon designs become more vivid and change as they paint over them with liquid water color paints. You Will Need: Free Heart Template Water Color PaperWhite and […]
Pom-Pom Valentine’s Card Box
February 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
An older girl in my care is so excited for Valentine’s Day! To help her build anticipation for the holiday I helped her make a Valentine’s card box to hold all the Valentine’s cards she gets from school, friends, and family. I got the idea from designedimprovised.com. Children will need assistance with cutting out the […]
Handmade Christmas Tree Cards
December 14, 2022 Leave a Comment
Children love making holiday cards and their friends and family love receiving the personalized cards as well. A 7-year-old girl and I simply cut triangles from white paper to make a tree shape on holiday colored card stock paper for her Christmas cards. I may make a small profit when visitors purchase items using the […]
Paper Bunny Purse
April 6, 2022 Leave a Comment
Children don’t have to celebrate Easter to love bunnies. This is a simple craft to make with little ones they can wear as a purse or hang in their bedroom or playroom as a decoration. I found this idea at mermablog web site. You Will Need: Two Paper PlatesSafety ScissorsMarkers and CrayonsStaplerHot Glue GunRibbon or […]
Pomander Balls Make Great Homemade Gifts
December 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
Christmas Scents A pomander is a lime, lemon, or orange covered with whole cloves. Pomanders can be given as gifts to be used year-round in closets and drawers or displayed in a bowl. They can also be hung on a tree or included in potpourri. In the traditional pomander, cloves are placed so close to one […]
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