Valentines Day, in our family, tends to be something more for the kids than for my husband and I. He and I don't usually do much of anything, but the kids get a kick out of waking up to find little valentines out on the table. My mom used to do this for me when I was a kid and I remember feeling [...]Continue Reading
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Kids Art Journal Prompts – LOVE
Each month I add to the Kids Art Journal Ideas here on Creative With Kids. These art journal posts are still part of the Fill Your Cup series and include both the kids art journal ideas, and if you scroll to the bottom, they have four "Grown Up" journal prompts so that you can enjoy working on [...]Continue Reading
{fill your cup} Home + Kids Art Journal Prompts
This week the journal prompt for Kids and their Grown Ups is: Home Thank you Artterro, for sponsoring this Fall's Art Journal fun. Included this week are questions for both kids and grown ups as well as an art prompt. Respond to what interests you most! You can find all of the {fill your [...]Continue Reading
Finding Gratitude With Kids – Photo Challenge
I awkwardly crawl into the small bit of open space in her tiny twin bed that's not overrun by stuffed animals, as I do every night. But tonight, with little wiggle room left I let out a animalistic grunt before plopping down beside her. Her big blue eyes twinkle as she looks my way and lets out a [...]Continue Reading
DIY Glowing Trick or Treat Buckets
This post brought to you by Duck Brand provided by ShurTech Brands, LLC. All opinions are 100% mine. These fun DIY Treat Buckets were made with plastic pumpkin buckets and Duck Tape® - did you know they make GLOWING Duck Tape® now?! You'll Need: Duck Tape® in Halloween Colors Plastic [...]Continue Reading
Make Your Own Paint With Water Pages
(Originally Published May, 2011) Watercolor fun you can take with you! I'm so excited about this simple little idea! These homemade just-add-water paint pages make it easy to say "yes" to painting, and we can take them on hikes or picnics! All you need is some watercolor paper and tubes of [...]Continue Reading
