Holidays
DIY Halloween Tote Made with Cereal Box Stencils
More ghosts and jack o’ lanterns! We made these fun and simple stencils to use on treat bags, but you could add them to decorate tees or banners.
Holidays
DIY Paper Bag Candy Bowls for Halloween
Serve up candy this year in these fun papier mâché Halloween candy bowls. Made from paper bags and recycled tissue paper, they are a fun project for the kids.
Holidays
How to Make Paper Ghost Garlands for Halloween
Looking for a simple and inexpensive way to decorate your home for Halloween? Let your little ones make these cute paper ghost garlands.
Activities
Where The Wild Things Are & Monster Activities for Kids
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.
Party & Play
How To Plan Parties with Guests who have Allergies
PB&J sandwiches are great to serve at kids parties. But it’s not always the best given the prevalence of peanut allergies. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Crafts
Make your own Magical Toadstools
Add some fairy lore to your little one’s life with this easy toadstool terrarium craft. It’s simple, fun and probably magical!
Health & Safety
How to Trick or Treat Safely
Halloween is a spooktacular time of year! Keep the following top tips in mind on Halloween night to keep your trick-or-treaters safe.
Crafts
Back-to-School Craft: Apple Print Backpack
Get ready for school with this apple print drawstring backpack. Let the kids make their own fabric pattern with an apple and some fabric paint.
Activities
Visit your Local Police Precinct(s)
Still out of school and looking for activities? Instead of visiting your local firehouse visit your local police station.
Activities
Grow Butterflies
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer by raising your own butterflies at home. The kids will love it.
Holidays
Free Printable Lunchbox Notes, Tags & Stickers
Adding a message or note to a lunchbox is a great way to start the school year.
Young Child
Back-to-School Essentials
Are you going all out this year or is ‘less is more’ your mantra? I share my three “essentials” for back-to-school.
Activities
Go to the County Fair
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!
Crafts
Making Paper Bag Puppets
This easy project is great to have handy for a too-hot or rainy day. And, yes it is perfect for the very young. No scissors or glue necessary.
Crafts
Faux Summer Seashell Jewelry
Recycle last night’s take-out container into today’s top fashion! This super simple craft is fun for kids and stylish enough to wear out on the town.
Activities
How to Host a Rainy Birthday Party
How’s it been in your neck of the woods? For us, June felt like April with all the rain showers. Summer birthdays are supposed to mean outdoor parties. But what do you do if it rains?
Products & Services
Traveling with Kids: some fun & helpful products
Getting ready to hit the road? These are some goods to keep the kids entertained whether you’re traveling by train, plane or automobile.
Crafts
Make some Glow Rocks
Now that summer is here, you’re headed to the beach or the lake, right? Have the kids pick-up some rocks and turn them into glow-in-the-dark fun.
Party & Play
Birthday Accoutrements (you know, accessories!)
As we mentioned before July is the most popular birthday month of the year. So, it only makes sense that we continue to hold your hand through this oh so difficult (not!) process.
Party & Play
Ideas for Birthday Party Games & Fun
July is the most popular month of the year for birthdays. Are you celebrating soon with a child? We’ve got some fun ideas for celebrating your little one’s BIG day.