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Ways To Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day

It may not be a national holiday in this country, but March 17th is a day to celebrate nonetheless. St. Patrick’s Day is for the Irish, those who wish they were Irish, and those who are simply looking for a reason to drink… I mean… party… I mean… wear green. For my family, which happens to be part Irish, March 17th is a day filled with parades, corned beef and cabbage and crafts. Even if you are not Irish you can get into the spirit by going green with these fun activities: Green Shaving Cream: Add a few drops of … Continue reading →

Make Basic Valentine’s Day Cookies and Cupcakes With Your Preschooler

Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s the wonderful day that encourages all of us to show just how much we love each other with cards, chocolates, flowers and cookies. Of course, for some of us, this means that we just want to flee into the snowbanks and hide out until the requisite holiday baking and crafting is done and we can have some peace until Easter. If you’re still getting over Christmas and want little to do with Valentine’s Day, I hear you. But it’s all right, really it is. White sugar cookies are a parent and … Continue reading →

Spring Break Boredom Busters

Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are looking for ways to keep your kids entertained during their time off from school, then you’ve come to the right place. This project is sure to get your kids in the holiday spirit. What’s more, it will keep them busy for at least a couple of hours. Older children will be able to create this Easter egg candle with little adult supervision, but if you have younger children you will need to monitor them very closely as hot wax can lead to serious injuries. EASTER EGG CANDLE Materials: Tweezers … Continue reading →

Irish Eyes Are Smilin’

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, a time to celebrate all things Irish. However, you don’t have to dine on Corned Beef and Cabbage, don green or pick a four-leaf clover to get into the spirit of the holiday. Simply, share the following riddles with your children or friends to spread the fun this St. Paddy’s Day: Q: Why did the man cross the road? A: Because there was a leprechaun on the other side with a pot of gold. Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day? A: Regular rocks are too heavy. Q: Why can’t you borrow … Continue reading →

Make St. Patrick’s Day Fun

You don’t have to fly to Ireland to make this St. Patrick’s Day one to remember. The following activities will help make the March 17th holiday a fun-filled day for the entire family: POT OF GOLD TREASURE HUNT Directions: Draw a simple map of your house. Make a sign from markers and poster board that reads: “POT OF GOLD.” Then, attach it to a plastic jar (an old plastic mayonnaise jar works well). Next, fill the jar with your children’s favorite gold-colored snacks such as chocolate gold coins, potato chips, Corn Puffs, etc. Hide the pot of gold somewhere in … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Homemade Thanksgiving Decorations

You have everything to make your Thanksgiving feast, but you just realized that your dining room table has nothing to complement the holiday spread. Now what? All is not lost. Simply gather a few items from around your home to make these easy last-minute seasonal decorations: LEAVES Fill a galvanized container with oversized leaves (such as magnolia). Make sure the stems aren’t all the same length. The arrangement should mimic the natural, free-flowing form of the leaves themselves. CANDLES Collect several small glass jars or vases and fill them with dried corn. Then, nestle fall-colored candles of differing heights into … Continue reading →

Homemade Decorations for Your Thanksgiving Table

Your Thanksgiving menu is set, but how’s your dining room table looking? With such an elaborate meal to present, you really should have table decorations that complement the stunning spread. If you are looking for simple and affordable ways to add rustic touches to your holiday dinner table, consider the following crafts. Not only will they help enhance your culinary masterpieces, but also you can give them away to your Thanksgiving guests as parting gifts once the celebration is over. Note: Both of these projects are kid-friendly. If you have children ask them to lend a hand. They will have … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Boredom Busters for Kids

Thanksgiving is not exactly the most kid-friendly of holidays. There’s no gift exchange, no candy to pass out, and no chocolate covered eggs to find. This, of course, means that parents need to be particularly creative to keep their gaggle of little turkeys under control until the real bird hits the table. If you are on the hunt for fun ways to keep boredom at bay, consider the following Thanksgiving-themed games. DANCING WITH THE TURKEYS This is basically a knock-off of the hit ABC reality TV show where celebs and dance pros compete in the ballroom together. In this version … Continue reading →

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Art Projects

Help your kids get in on the holiday preparation by allowing them to make these Thanksgiving decorations. Not only will these art projects keep your kids busy while you complete the Turkey Day meal, but also these crafts will yield amazing decorations that can be used to brighten up your holiday table. CORN PLACEMATS Materials: Ears of corn Knife Plastic corncob holders Paper plates Fabric paints Cloth placemats Directions: Break each ear of corn into 3-inch pieces (adults can use knife if necessary), then attach corncob holders firmly to the ends of each piece. Roll the corn pieces in a … Continue reading →

Homemade Thanksgiving Decorations Courtesy of Mother Nature

Don’t break the bank buying a slew of Thanksgiving decorations this year. Rather, take a walk around your yard or stroll through a local park. That’s where you’ll be able to pick up materials needed to make your own festive holiday decor… for free. Take a look: NATURE-MADE THANKSGIVNG WREATH Let your creativity flow when making this wreath. You are only limited by the amount and variety of natural materials that you’re able to gather. In addition to being an extremely affordable craft, this natural wreath is also a breeze to make. If you organize your materials ahead of time … Continue reading →