Bug Repellent Guide for Families
Our human mosquito magnet tested out several different bug repellents, from skin protectants (DEET and DEET-free options), to wristbands and insect traps. And we share our favorites repellents.
Our human mosquito magnet tested out several different bug repellents, from skin protectants (DEET and DEET-free options), to wristbands and insect traps. And we share our favorites repellents.
To celebrate a preschooler moving up to Kindergarten we used Transformers to help him understand the process. Here’s how to make a Transformers Bento Box lunch.
A tutorial on how to make six-sided paper snowflakes. Use them to add some beauty to your holiday decor! Lots of easy paper snowflake designs included.
Don’t ever underestimate the hours of fun that can be had with a deck of playing cards. Here are some great games and resources.
Celebrate Diwali by making your own lantern of prosperity! It’s a great craft to make with kids if you are observing most important holiday in India.
A free Father’s Day Card from kids that your can download, print, personalize and color.
This 3D Christmas Card is easy to make with our free printable and tutorial. Since it can hold treats as well it makes a perfect holiday card for teachers and school classmates.
Are you already plotting Valentine’s Day cards and gifts? Or, is that just us? Anyway, we’ve got some high impact, low effort ideas for you. Trust us, these ideas are reallllly simple.
This tiny town is crafted with felt and scissors for play time long after craft time is over.
If you’re looking for a few easy to prepare meals to make for your family, check out a few of our Alphamom bloggers favorites here!
Does your house need a little spookiness to get you in the mood for this coming Halloween? How about some sinister looking haunted trees reaching their branches ominously across your windows? All you need to make them are some cardboard, a box cutter and some paint!
Our styles are vastly different, but I’m here to help….because I’ve made every fashion mistake there is.
When did life become so short? Why did I wait so long to make the most out of my time with my daughter? Notes on the long and the short of motherhood.
If you are looking for a handmade gift for Dad for Father’s Day look no further! This gift is a great way to preserve a child’s artwork.
Review and book group discussion questions for Rare Bird: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Anna Whitson-Donaldson.
The next costume from our Under-The-Sea Halloween Costume Series is the FISH. Unique and easy to make, what more could you want in a Halloween Costume?
Sometimes your family isn’t blood related, but rather, dear friends and people in your life who act exactly as you wish your family would.
Put down the screens, slather on the sunscreen – it’s time for summer’s last adventure! These tips for family Labor Day road trip will put a parent’s mind at ease before vacation begins.
First Lady Michelle Obama is guest starring on iCarly tonight. My son and I were able to see a special screening online and like all iCarly episodes, it’s great. This one, though, is especially thoughtful with a nod to military families.
We have been testing out toys and games for the past several months, and together with my personal recommendations for other gifts have compiled a list for inspiration this holiday season.