We love using family photos with kids activities! Wether we are building with family photo mega bloks or making our own family photo night light, I'm always on the hunt to find an interesting way to use all of our photos. My daughter was showing a great interest in prewriting and writing small words, so I wanted an activity that could build those muscles she needs to write. So, we printed our continue reading...
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{Adorable} Bug Pony Bead Suncatcher
We have pony bead suncatchers scattered throughout our house. I think my obsession with suncatchers is because I love to open up windows in the house and let the light inside. We have done melted pony bead suncatchers and touch and feel suncatchers for my baby, but our bug pony bead suncatcher is our new family favorite <--they are just too cute! continue reading...
Easiest Ever Christmas Activity for Kids: Build a Christmas Tree in the Window!
I'm always on the hunt for a fun Christmas activity. Let's face it. This time of year is *super* busy. Some days? You just need a break from it all to sip your coffee in peace while the kids have something fun to do. I get you, Momma. That's while I'm super excited to share this activity with you: It takes minutes to set up with little to no prep. It's perfect for toddlers to continue reading...
Quick Toddler Activity – Make a Window Race Track!
Here at Happily Ever Mom, we love a quick toddler activity. While we might do a toddler activity here and there throughout the week, it's certainly not the focus of being home with my kids. We love spending time outdoors, playing at parks, hanging with friends, and getting messy! But, when we do decide to do a quick activity, I'm always inspired by my kid's current interest. And, my son continue reading...
15+ {Must-Know} Tips for Learning to Shoot with a DSLR
I've been thinking about tips for learning to shoot with a DSLR camera. Since my daughter was born, I've learned to take better photos. It's my favorite stress release and it has helped me to capture and to document my daughter's childhood (and, now my sons). But, as busy as we are, I realized that it would be really hard to pick up photography as a hobby and skill now, so I came up with this continue reading...
{Glow in the Dark} Egg Shakers
Glow in the dark egg shakers are the perfect DIY instrument! We've had a blast making glow in the dark instruments before, but when I grabbed plastic eggs at the dollar store, I knew that I wanted to make them into egg shakers. And, when I saw that we had glow sticks, I was determined to make our egg shakers GLOW!! continue reading...