Sea Shell Art Craft
Have you ever come home from vacation with a collection of shells you don’t know what to do with? We say gift them as art. Or, keep it for yourself!
Have you ever come home from vacation with a collection of shells you don’t know what to do with? We say gift them as art. Or, keep it for yourself!
With summer in full swing, it’s time for the kids to get busy with summer reading. We’ve got some great resources and a fun printable for your child to keep track of her reading accomplishments.
For Ages 12 months and up and up and up!
Hanami is the Japanese tradition of enjoying the flower blossom season– typically cherry blossoms. It’s an important social event for Japanese people, celebrated with picnics under the sakura trees. You and your family should totally try it this weekend!
I’ve heard about the fun subculture of pin trading at Disney World. But, now that I’m at perhaps one of the greatest global get-togethers, the Olympic Winter Games, it makes sense that pin trading is the language visitors use to meet others from around the world and have fun. In fact, pin trading enthusiasts call each other pinheads. Love it!
Talk about a blank canvas!
Bake your favorite cookies, gather a few simple supplies and follow our instructions to make these super fun Olympic medal cookies!
I’m sure at least one of your New Year’s resolutions is the following 1) organize your kids’ artwork, 2) frame and hang more pictures of your kids, and 3) document the family memories. Plus, it’s cold out there. Use that as an opportunity to make some beautiful things. We found the most unbelievable inspiration. Come see.
As the cold wintry season is in full effect, we’re warming up with some hot cocoa. But the best part is, dipping our Hot Chocolate Spoons into it which are easy to make and fun to eat.
To get your New Year started off right Alpha Mom has a free little gift for you. We hope these stickers to help you and your children dress up your calendars!
A Story Before Bed allows you or an absent family member to record and read a storybook (including holiday ones) to that special child.
Don’t forget to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on the telly. I was able to get an up close look at giant balloons with my son. And, now the Holidays have officially begun for me.
Have you heard of the Halloween tradition of Trunk or Treat? It’s a mash-up of the traditional trick-or-treating and tailgating parties. Need we write more to get you interested?
We’re all about monsters today as we highlight the Where The Wild Things Are movie which opens October 16 (we could watch the trailer all day). AND, one Alpha Mom contributor released Monster Mania, an eBook chock full of ideas to share with your little wild things.
Labor Day is just around the corner. Normally Labor Day is for known for its day of rest, but we’re cleaning the house this holiday. We’ve decorated some fun cleaning baskets to help get us in the cleaning mood.
Here’s a new way to showcase your summer vacation photos: A mini theater made from cardboard with real sliding photos!
They say that “play is the work of children,” so it only makes sense that when my son was in preschool, the only school supply he needed was an art smock. Luckily there are so many beauties to choose from.
Still out of school and looking for activities? Instead of visiting your local firehouse visit your local police station.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer by raising your own butterflies at home. The kids will love it.
What makes you think of summer? The local County Fair is definitely one of the things for us. We hope these photos inspire you to visit yours!