Arts and Crafts

I went to an allergist appointment a while back and he asked me a series of questions about home, work, and life. They were all things I expected, but near the end of the interview, he asked, so other than working and caring for a toddler what do you do, what are your hobbies? (apparently, people have hobbies that can introduce allergens) Hobbies? Who has time for hobbies? I think I muttered something about going to the gym, but it got me thinking. Here are some hobbies I've tried and how they went, or didn't, as well as some reasons to give them a try. Photography- I loved taking pictures as a kid and took photography classes. I had a...

There’s only a few things in life that I’m “extra” about, and one of them is dress-up days for my kids. I truly love when my children come home from school with a flyer about an upcoming themed-dress day. It might be Book Character Day, Star Wars Day, Crazy Hair Day, or Dress like a President Day – all I see is a good project! Truthfully, I haven’t come across a theme that I couldn’t handle with my trusty hot glue gun, a trip to the local thrift store, and some out of the box thinking. Pinterest Inspiration for the Win I want my kids to participate in everything, so my first go-to for ideas is Pinterest. Living in the era...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Party Time of Baton Rouge.  Let the Good Times Roll at Home With Party Time It’s January, which in Louisiana means Mardi Gras season is here! I’ll admit, I was bummed to have Mardi Gras parades and festivities cancelled this year. So, I tried to figure out how we could “Laissez les bon temps rouler a la maison” or “Let the good times roll at home” this year! I decided to visit our local Party Time on Bluebonnet by Airline Hwy and was so impressed by the selection of Mardi Gras house décor! Walking down aisle after aisle, they have everything from table clothes, ribbon/mesh, wreaths, signs, masks, plates, cups, throws and so much...

Cue the Christmas music and hang up your stockings, it is finally Christmas time y’all! With only weeks away from Santa’s arrival, we wanted to do something to inspire you to keep the little ones occupied. So, we bring you “12 Days of Christmas Crafts.” Much like the popular Christmas song, we will give to you a new Christmas craft idea for 12 consecutive days. The posts will include everything you need to know from ingredients to instructions to little tips. Let’s get right into it! On the ninth day of Christmas, Red Stick Mom gave to me… Christmas tree stem activity, Have magna-tiles and mini jingle bells laying around the house? Turns out, that is all you need for this...

Cue the Christmas music and hang up your stockings, it is finally Christmas time y’all! With only weeks away from Santa’s arrival, we wanted to do something to inspire you to keep the little ones occupied. So, we bring you “12 Days of Christmas Crafts.” Much like the popular Christmas song, we will give to you a new Christmas craft idea for 12 consecutive days. The posts will include everything you need to know from ingredients to instructions to little tips. Let’s get right into it! On the ninth day of Christmas, Red Stick Mom gave to me … snowman powered donuts, gingerbread play dough, Christmas Water Play, DIY play snow, Christmas Peppermint Sensory Bin, Christmas present sensory bin, Salt dough Santa handprint ornaments, DIY Christmas play...