So besides the Paper Plate Frankenstein craft - you need to make these Styrofoam Cup Spiders with your child. Because - clearly- they both go perfectly with Halloween. Not to mention {gosh I say that a lot on the blog} but it's just plain fun to craft with your kid. Now this is what you need to make your spiders, so grab them now and your cute kid: * Styrofoam Cups * Black Paint/Paint … [Read more...]

Hi friends! Can you believe October is nearly half way over already? Where is the time going? I feel like I might wake up tomorrow and miss the rest of the month somehow. That just means we need to get on top of crafts with our kids  - right?! ;-) Today's post, is of course, centered around one of my favorite topics - Kid Crafts. Halloween kid crafts, that is! Frankenstein is commonly … [Read more...]

Being crafty - goes beyond handling some paper and glue. What means crafty to you, probably doesn't mean the same to another. As mothers we are crafty in our own little way. And as they say with kids - every mother is different as well. If you enjoyed playing with your food as a child, you can only imagine how much your child does too. *Enter my picky eater son.* There are times it's … [Read more...]

So yesterday I shared a pumpkin treat bag idea that can be used for Halloween and fall. Continuing with the gift bag ideas, today's post is more on the spooky side but children can still get in on the making. These are titled Halloween "Hand" Popcorn Treat Bags! And again - no crafty juices needed. However, I can promise you will get lots of praises when you pull this off. Crafty or … [Read more...]

You all know by now that I love sharing crafts that I've done with my son. It keeps him busy and I get that crafty fix at the same time. Not to mention, I don't feel so guilty when I buy tons of craft supplies. Because "heck" it's going to be used for my son ;) {Dear husband...take note!} Although today's craft tutorial was geared towards my son - adults can do it too! These mason jar … [Read more...]

Can you believe Halloween is a month away? Where did the time go? Before you know it, we'll be in Christmas mode and preparing for the new year. Yikes! I just got chills. Before I get ahead of myself, let's start thinking about candy and scary treats. After-all that's what Halloween is all about, right? Well besides the creepy, gooey stuff. {I'll leave that for others to take care … [Read more...]