by Kira Hazledine | Crafts with Kids, Family
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine My kid has the winter blues hard. She’s desperate to be outdoors, running free through any weather. If it’s above 40 degrees (which is my tolerance level, not hers) I take her outside. Unfortunately, we’re in the thick of winter where...
by Shadra Bruce | Crafts with Kids, Parenting
What’s the best way to keep your child occupied while you finish up last minute Christmas preparations? Christmas games, of course! Because school is out and it’s cold outside, children often get a little rowdy during this time of year. There’s not a good outlet for...
by Kira Hazledine | Crafts with Kids, Family
Getting Real with Kira Hazledine I’m not a mom who likes to craft. I do not make homemade Halloween costumes, I definitely do not color for personal enjoyment, and I’m not a wine and design person. I can’t just whip up a cute decoration or basket, only armed with...
by Shadra Bruce | Crafts with Kids, Family, Making Memories
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce They’re already at the farmer’s markets and in the grocery stores, and if you have kids, it’s probably soon to be on your agenda to carve your Halloween pumpkin. Carving pumpkins is a favorite Halloween activity for all...
by Shadra Bruce | Crafts with Kids
It’s nearly the summer holidays, a time for kids and parents to share some quality bonding time and discover new activities together. Six weeks can be a long time, though, and parents can sometimes be short of ideas on how to keep both themselves and their children...
by Shadra Bruce | Crafts with Kids
This project requires prep ahead of time from mom. What you’ll need: ribbons, beads, pearls, sequins, Elmer’s glue and a hot glue gun. If you have a Dremel tool, it will be helpful in prepping the eggs. Prep Eggs To prepare the eggs, you’ll...