Crafts

Ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in DC? One of the many things I love about DC is the notion that it is full of transplants. So many of us were born and raised somewhere else. We bring these different...

It seems that stores start displaying Valentine's Day merchandise earlier and earlier each year. Christmas hadn't even happened when I noticed an aisle covered in pink and red decorations. But did I buy Valentine's Day cards for my sons'...

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love! It's not just for grown-ups, kids can join in on the fun too! Here are 30 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with kids in the Washington, DC area. Most of these are...

Love is a language all its own - and this Valentine's Day, why not let your heart do the talking with this easy paper heart craft? Create a unique keepsake that your loved one can cherish for years to come....

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to get your kids into the holiday spirit? Look no further! With just a few simple steps, your kids will create a cute and festive Santa Handprint Craft! This fun...

Today I will share how to create an adorable-looking snowman in a winter wonderland using a toilet paper roll. Paper roll stamping is a great way to spark kids' creativity and showcase that everyday objects can have a second...

Haunted homes and tombstone yards can be frightfully fun for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. However, the cost of a few decorations can get eerily uncomfortable— and make you say boo to spooky decorations. Although it’s tempting to spends hundreds of...

Summer is here, and if you haven't signed your kids up for a summer camp yet, your kids might be uttering that dreaded phrase: "I'm bored." But fear not—if you don't want your kids sitting around in front of the...

In this simple activity, your kids will work on their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. The best part of this rainbow flower craft is that you most likely have all the supplies already at home. I...

Turn your empty cereal box into an adorable Easter bunny!  Add artificial or real flowers to create a blooming flower crown for your upcoming masterpiece! Invite your little artists to create this recycled Easter Bunny craft!  Find your art supplies-...

Have you ever tried scrape painting? You are going to love it! In fact, I have become addicted to it! And since Valentine's day is just around the corner, let's create a DIY Valentine's Day Craft filled with love...

Do you remember making your parents coupon books as a child? Coupons good for an hour of yard work, helping a younger sibling with homework, organizing the playroom, all to be completed without complaint? I loved giving coupon books...

I've always wanted to get my children a felt wall tree for Christmas, one that they could decorate all on their own. But I always seemed to miss the shipping windows when the tree would arrive on a decent...

Looking for doable holiday activities & crafts for kids? They are only this little once, so creating memories with them in this fun way is the best way to spend the season. Christmas time is here and now is the time...