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Make Your Own Fluffy Easter Pals

I have a weakness for marshmallow Peeps (the original chick-shaped ones are my favorite), but as adorable as they are, they don’t make the best Easter decorations. I know, because I thought I could string them together to make a cute addition to my Easter buffet table last year and… well, let’s just say they didn’t maintain their shape as well as I had hoped. Perhaps, that’s why they are sold in the candy aisle and not the craft aisle. Regardless of my Easter flop, I still maintain that chicks are essential when decorating for the spring holiday. Now that … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Easter Decorations

Have you ever blown-out the inside of an egg? I was 30 years old when I first executed the common crafting practice. Once I mastered the egg hollowing process, I promised that each Easter I would put my abilities to good use and create a homemade craft project featuring blown-out eggs. This year I am making a hanging welcome sign crafted from hollow decorated eggs. If you are new to the world of blown-out eggs, I’ve included detailed instructions below: TO HOLLOW OUT AN EGG: Shake the egg to break up the yolk. Place egg on its side on a … Continue reading →

More Spring Break Boredom Busters for Kids

As long as the kids are home from school this week (or next) you might as well keep them busy with crafts you can give away at Easter. The following holiday-themed activities are simple, fun and yield exquisite homemade decorations, just in time for grandma and grandpa’s Easter visit. FINGER PAINT EGGS This craft requires blown out eggs. If you’ve never blown out the inside of an egg prior to decorating it, the instructions are as follows: First, use a needle to create two small holes in your egg (one on the top and one on the bottom). It’s a … 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 →

Egg-citing Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Spring Break

My parent’s neighborhood is alive with the sound of kids on spring break. If your children attend year-round school, then they’ll likely be at home for the next couple weeks, and by day three you’ll be scrambling for ways to keep them busy. Easter may be three weeks away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jumpstart on the preparations with a little help from your spring breakers. The following simple Easter egg decorating projects are ideal for children ages 8 and up. Not only are the crafts great boredom busters, but also at the end of the day … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Spring Art for Preschoolers

Today’s high temperatures are expected to reach the mid-50s… a virtual heat wave by midwestern standards this time of year. The mild temps are reason to cheer and serve as a great impetus for spring crafts. The following simple and affordable projects are ideal for preschoolers itching to celebrate the arrival of spring with cute crafts: FUZZY CATERPILLAR Materials: Pom-poms (in a variety of colors and sizes) Popsicle sticks Googly eyes Glue Red construction paper Scissors Black pipe cleaners Scotch tape Directions: Use scissors to cut two, 2-inch long pieces of pipe cleaner. Glue and tape the pipe cleaners onto … Continue reading →

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers

St. Patrick’s Day is less than two weeks away, and while the occasion is not surrounded by as much pomp and pageantry as Easter or Valentine’s Day, it’s still a great reason to gather the kids for a day of craft making. The following green-themed crafts are ideal for younger children, who are eager to craft on their own, but don’t mind getting a helping hand from mom or dad once in a while: DECORATIVE SHAMROCKS Materials: Safety scissors Glue Green construction paper Fruit Loops (you can substitute with colored macaroni) Markers or crayons Glitter glue Glitter Sequins Directions: Draw … Continue reading →

Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited About Writing

I don’t have to cajole my daughter into writing anything. At 4 years old she is only too happy to print her favorite words on everything from construction paper to paper towels. However, if you have a child who would rather pick up the TV remote than a pencil, then this craft is for you. Writing is a lot more fun when you have a fuzzy friend keeping you company. The following project yields an adorable pencil pal made of chenille. This particular craft makes a perfectly pudgy pig to connect to the end of your child’s writing tool, but … Continue reading →

Cheap “Cheep” Crafts for Kids

Birds don’t chirp or peep in our house, they “cheep.” Just ask my 4-year-old, who recently came home from a friend’s house with birds she made from plastic Easter eggs. Her BFF’s crafty mom helped the girls create the cutest “cheep-cheeps” for cheap. The instructions for the Plastic Baby Birds follow, as well as a recipe for Chocolate Bird’s Nests: PLASTIC BABY BIRDS Materials: Plastic Easter egg (one half for each bird) Construction paper (orange and brown) Paper plate Brown paint Paintbrush Scissors Glue Black Sharpie Directions: Paint the paper plate brown, making sure you cover the entire plate thoroughly … Continue reading →

Real St. Patrick’s Day Fun

You could dine on Corned Beef and Cabbage, soda bread and shamrock shakes at your favorite family restaurant this St. Patrick’s Day, or if you really want to celebrate like the Irish you could take advantage of the phenomenal travel deals being offered right now to the Emerald Isle. Ireland boasts one of the world’s most fascinating cultures and some of the planet’s most breathtaking sceneries, and now is the best time to explore the area without breaking the bank. From now until the end of March several properties in Ireland are offering great savings on fantastic accommodations. It’s a … Continue reading →