This Halloween, I'm going to leave a BIG bowl of upcycled crayons on my porch instead of candy. Hear me out though. These won't be just *any* ol' upcycled crayons... They'll be rainbow skeleton crayons. I can practically hear the shrieks of joy as the little trick or treaters dig through the vibrantly stained skulls, shoulder blades, and fibulas. Who doesn't love a good fibula to color continue reading...
A Fun New Twist for Kids to Practice Aim: Hammering Golf Tees into Pumpkins!
Their little goggles clung tightly to their faces as they started hammering golf tees into the pumpkin flesh. Honestly, they looked like those people soaring through an indoor skydiving tunnel - skin strained and smiles stretched back towards their ears. They. Were. Focused. As a busy mama, there is nothing better than seeing my kids happy and engaged with an activity. I mean, continue reading...
Quick Halloween Activity with Foam Stickers for Preschoolers
My four-year-old shrieked when he brushed up against a spooky display at the craft store. It's September, but we were on the hunt to find a fun, Halloween activity that we could do at home. That's when I realized that my son wasn't shrieking out of fear (honestly, most of the Halloween displays freak him out). Instead? He was shrieking with pure JOY. It wasn't long before I heard, "Mommy! continue reading...
10 EPIC Activities for Kids to Play with a Radio Flyer Wagon
Picture this... In front of you is something that has: Four black wheels A classic red, metal base A long, black handle And, bright white words etched along the side. Can you guess what it is...? If you were like me as a kid, you'll know the answer right away: it's a radio flyer wagon. Did you have one too? I did. And, I loved mine.. Which is why I was thrilled continue reading...
Upcycled DIY Sensory Board for Baby!
I love setting up baby games for my one-year old. So, here at Happily Ever Mom, we share baby activities A LOT. I think my favorite part about baby activities is that I get to flex my creative, teacher muscles. On rare occasions, my baby is so occupied by the activity that I even get to make dinner with BOTH of my hands free. *gasp* It's a total win/win. This simple upcycled diy sensory continue reading...
Toilet Paper Roll Craft ~ Heart-Shaped Binoculars for Valentine’s Day
Heart-shaped binoculars are so easy to make, but they're even MORE fun to play with! This year, we're really embracing Valentine's day. We've played with Valentine's Day goop and created sticky heart art on the light table, but these heart-shaped binoculars are my favorite Valentine's Day craft! You're kids will love trying to search for their Valentine. And, all you need is something that we continue reading...