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Easter egg coloring is one of the well-known traditions associated with the Easter Holiday. Coloring eggs can be fun for children and the bring out the child in each of us! We always had an Easter...
There are times that parents avoid going to restaurants and prefer to eat at home with their children. But dining out with your family can be a very enjoyable experience or it can be the most...
This is a wonderful idea for those old crayon stumps.
Do you need some artwork in your craft space to encourage you to make more Art? Do certain words of inspiration make you feel free to explore new techniques with your crafting? They do for me! I...
My children are forever breaking their crayons. I hate throwing things away, especially when I know that I just purchased them. This is a great way to recycle those broken crayons.
This is the best time to collect autumn leaves since the colors are so vibrant. It is fun to find different colors, shapes, and size of leaves with your children. After having a blast outside,...
When we were young, my friends and I used to make memory glasses at events. They were really fun to make and give to friends. We filled a glass with crayon wax and fun stuff, and then gave it to a...
My granddaughter is here visiting me for a few days and I thought it would be nice to share with you some of the things we are going to do and hopefully it will give you some ideas for your little...
To stimulate creativity within ourselves, sometimes we need to step away from the mundane and pay attention to our creative side. Here are some simple steps to start a creativity project that will...
My son has a zillion crayons, many are old and broken. Maybe you do too? Rather than throw them away, make a fun afternoon out of sorting, and cleaning out the crayon box and then melting them. It...
This is a simple and easy way to create a mural that your children can SHARE IN DOING WITH YOU and get years of enjoyment from viewing.Your mural can be race cars, space ships, monsters, animals,...
If you are having a birthday party for your son or daughter, chances are you are inviting some kids over for the party. For a cheap and easy party favor idea, keep reading.
What is it about toddlers and crayons and walls? Instead of sharing those colorful thoughts of yours with the doodling toddler, do something really off-the-wall: Get little Sam or Susie to help...
Magic Crayons? You are probably wondering how to make those and why are they special? Well in this article, I will tell you how to give a little sparkle to all of you acaustic wax pieces that you...
It's play time, by rediscovering the abandon of play, you can reduce stress, improve your mental health and take a well needed time out. We see children do it all the time, jump ropes, create...
Keeping your kids busy when they are home can be a challenge At the age before school sometimes coming up with ideas and keeping them busy is a real task. I personally don't want my kids watching...
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, hosts are trying to find some fun, simple things for the kids to do while waiting for the feast to begin. Providing Thanksgiving coloring...
I have been making candles since I was a child. It is fun and relaxing, and relatively easy to do. So if you are interested in learning how to make candles, I have some advice that can help. I can...
It's always fun to do craft projects with little ones and this is one of my favorites.
I just love to sit down and color with my kids. Actually it is a great stress reliever. Crayons are great for coloring, but you can also use them for other activities. I have a few ideas for using...
Having a party, but want to save a little money? Maybe you forgot your party hats at the last minute! Or maybe you just want a fun craft for kids to participate in. Here you will find a how to...
A friend does this with her daugher, and I thought it was a neat idea for a great way to re-use broken crayons.
Have a lot of broken crayons or crayons too short to color with? Don't throw them out! Reuse them to make crayon cookies.
Homemade wax for snowboarding (or snoboarding) can be an inexpensive solution. Has the cost of professional wax outrun the budget? Try these easy solutions rather than playing chemist.
Children love music as much as they enjoy making things. Why not join these two creative forces and make one or all of these fun and easy musical instruments to encourage play and creativity. For...
There are so many hi-tech computer-oriented art projects out on the market today that we sometimes forget about plain old paper and crayons. Here's an easy art project that kids (and adults) of...
Tired of broken crayon nubs? Start making crayons and save your money. This is a super easy recipe to recycle and reuse all those broken crayon bits. Never throw crayons away again. Learn the...
It's not always convenient to carry around tubes of paint and an artist's pallet, but it's a shame not to have the necessary tools available when creativity strikes. Watercolor crayons are small,...
Do you have old broken crayons lying around? Do you wonder what you can do with them besides throw them in the garbage. This is a great art project for you and your kids that uses the old broken...
A travel journey can be a wonderful resource for keeping in touch with your feelings, recording your activities, storing photos and mementos, and collecting information to share with others about...
There isn’t an artist or a child on the planet that doesn’t have a collection of broken crayons that aren’t the most desirable material to work with. Don’t throw them away! Recycle them into new...
Crayons can be expensive. Every time the kids break them they want new ones. What to do with the old broken crayons? How about make new crayons. Making crayons is a very quick, easy, fun, and...
Learn how to take the old broken crayons that your kids won't use and make COOL new ones that they will! This craft will save you money, is good for the environment, and is just plain FUN. Bigger...
Every parent has broken crayons that their kids just don't want to use anymore because they aren't "new". This is a great craft that uses those old crayons to create a beautiful craft...
Harvest decorations made by children just warm the heart. This is always a popular project in our household when the weather starts to turn, and we are looking for a few indoor projects. And you...
If you are trying to work on a budget, it can be very difficult. Especially in todays economy. Your kids will not understand why they can't have everything they want. Mine always say,"Just...
Writing a 'Thank You' note is an important etiquette lesson for children to learn. It is a way to tell someone you appreciate that they took their time, thought, and hard earned money to buy you a...
If your kids are bored or you just want to turn off the television and get some creative juice flowing - try this! This is also a great children's party game, or supplement to your home...
Don't know what to do with all your broken crayons? Read further to know how to make new crayons out of your old ones.
Do you think preschool must be confined to the classroom? Can your preschool child learn anywhere and absorb the best of the world? Everyday there are learning opportunities for your child. Here...
Many people dread the end of Summer, but there is plenty of fun to be had in the gorgeous season we call Autumn. This article will provide you with some easy to follow tips for doing fun Fall...
New crayons make wonderfully frugal Christmas ornaments.
Every year before school starts I take an inventory of my kids art supplies. I always find broken crayons and dried up markers and glue. Before I go out and buy new crayons I try to clean out the...
The summer holidays are approaching as well as time for family vacations. Here are some tips to surviving those long car trips with your preschooler.
The trick to keeping peace at a party with children is to keep them busy. A craft table for children of all ages is the thing your party needs to keep the fun going for everyone.
Is it raining like crazy and your kids are driving YOU crazy? Here's a fun idea to keep them occupied!
Are you wondering if you've crossed all of your "T"s and dotted all of your "I"s, with regard to preparing your child to write? Read on for some ideas on how to add...
This is a really neat project to share with your children on a rainy day.
Looking for somethng to do with all those scrap ends of crayon too small to hold onto to color with? Here a fun project to do with the kids - also a good lesson in recycling!
Do you have work to do? Trying to check your emails or write an eHow article? Here is a fool-proof way to keep your toddler busy while you work.
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