More Spring Break Boredom Busters for Kids

As long as the kids are home from school this week (or next) you might as well keep them busy with crafts you can give away at Easter. The following holiday-themed activities are simple, fun and yield exquisite homemade decorations, just in time for grandma and grandpa’s Easter visit. FINGER PAINT EGGS This craft requires blown out eggs. If you’ve never blown out the inside of an egg prior to decorating it, the instructions are as follows: First, use a needle to create two small holes in your egg (one on the top and one on the bottom). It’s a … Continue reading

Christmas Decor: Crafts for Kids

‘Tis the Season for decorating, and if you can keep the kids from getting bored during Christmas vacation at the same time, that’s definitely a bonus. The following craft ideas are fun for parent and child alike, and they will keep your kids busy decking the halls: Break out the Silly String Silly String as a Christmas decoration? You bet! It makes great garland for tiny trees, wreaths, and pine branches. You will want to lay down newspaper before starting this project, or perhaps go outside if the weather isn’t too forbidding. Give children a miniature Christmas tree, pine bough, … Continue reading