Here’s another fun holiday you’ve never heard of: April 25 is school bus driver day. It’s as good a day as any to celebrate the drivers who get our kiddos wherever they need to go, but it’s also a fun … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
Which one is your favorite?
DIY Foot Stools For Your Living Room
Hey there! If you’re someone who loves to add a personal touch to their home decor, then you’re going to love this DIY project. I’m talking about making your own foot stool! Not only is it a fun and creative … Read More...
15 Crochet Ideas For Teacher Gifts
Are you looking to give your child’s teacher a unique and meaningful gift at the end of the year? Crocheting can be a great way to do just that. Not only is it a creative and thoughtful way to show … Read More...
Spring Flower Activities for Kids
Spring is in the air where I live (finally) and there are little flowers all over the place. It’s nice to have color after what feels like so long without it, and it’s also a good time to … Read More...
13 Floral Scrapbook Layouts for Spring (with FREE Printables)
This tall layout features lots of dimensional flowers in pinks and yellows with bees and fruit scattered around as well. I love the shiny gems in the center of each flower! Visit the Maryam Perez Designs blog for a closer … Read More...
Cute Food Cross Stitch Patterns
Maybe I just need a snack, but while I was casting about for cross stitch patterns to share I saw this cute popcorn cross stitch pattern from Trellis & Thyme on Etsy and it inspired me to want to collect … Read More...
Fun Bug Learning Activities
I recently shared a roundup of activities related to butterflies, and while butterflies are great, they aren’t the only bugs we should be paying attention to or learning about. So now I bring you bug learning activities having to … Read More...
25 Easy And Fast Four Patch Quilt Patterns
Quilting is a great way to use up small scraps. Four-block quilts are perfect for using up those smaller pieces of fabric. You don’t need a lot of different fabrics to make a four-block quilt, and they are great practice … Read More...
14+ Handmade Butterfly Cards using Stamps and Dies
Embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanting realm of card making with the captivating article, “14+ Handmade Butterfly Cards using Stamps and Dies.” In this delightful collection, butterflies take center stage, gracing each card with their ephemeral beauty and … Read More...
Kite Activities for Kids
Kites are a lot of fun to make, to play with and to use in learning activities. With Go Fly a Kite Day (seriously) happening on April 16, it’s a great time to explore osme kite learning activities.
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As parents and caregivers, we are always looking for ways to engage and entertain our children while also providing them with valuable learning experiences. One way to achieve this is through sensory activities, which encourage kids to use their senses … Read More...
Printable Bookmarks for Kids
April 12 is DEAR Day, otherwise known as Drop Everything and Read, a concept made popular by Beverly Cleary’s Ramona books. (It’s April 12 because it was her birthday.)
Reading is worth celebrating all the time, and I thought it … Read More...
21 Delicious Spring Icecream Recipes
Spring is the perfect time to indulge in some ice cream, and with this list of delicious recipes, there’s something for everyone. We have tried to break it down for you, with citrusy and nutty flavors, and added some fruity … Read More...
White Work Embroidery Patterns
The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table linen, delicate lingerie, baptism dresses, bridal … Read More...
Sunflower Cross Stitch Patterns
I know sunflowers aren’t an early spring flower, but I guess it’s the sun being around a bit more that makes me start thinking about sunflowers.
Did you know sunflowers are typically yellow, but they can also be orange, red, … Read More...
How to Draw a Bird
There are all sorts of weird holidays out there, and recently as I was scrolling through a list of them I saw that April 8 is draw a bird day. I don’t know why, but it seems as good a … Read More...
Marble Runs and Other Activities with Marbles for Kids
I read that April 7 is National Marble Day, but of course any day is a good day to play with marbles. Making marble runs is a great STEM activity, and you can even pull in some art activities by … Read More...
13 Floor Pillows to Sew for Your Home
How can you add extra seating to a room without investing in a new piece of furniture? Floor pillows! These large pillows provide a soft spot for people to sit on the floor. They’re great for when the kids have … Read More...
Felted Knitting Patterns
As I have been writing pattern roundups recently, I feel like I am getting more felting patterns than I have seen recently. I don’t know if felting is coming back or if it’s just that I have been searching for … Read More...
Strawberry Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s not quite strawberry season where I live, but as soon as the weather starts getting consistently warm I start looking out for local berries. They’re my favorite sign that summer is coming and one of my favorite things to … Read More...