Crafts and DIY

Looking for inspiration to add some sparkle to your next party or family activity? Discover a treasure trove of DIY party ideas, adorable kid-friendly crafts, and creative projects for adults. Our collection is packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, budget-friendly hacks, and unique ideas that will unleash your inner artist and transform any occasion into a memorable event. Let’s get crafting!

crafts and DIY
Girls swimming at an end of summer party

End of Summer Party Ideas

School is around the corner, but summer isn’t over yet! Celebrate the end of the season with a memorable end-of-summer party. I found some great ideas to make your party fun and memorable, from fun…

Winnie The Pooh

50+ Cute Winnie the Pooh Party Ideas

I have been a big fan of Winnie the Pooh since I was a little girl. Like most kids, Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, and all of our favorite characters from the…

Mardi Gras Preschool Activity

Mardi Gras Preschool Activities

Mardi Gras  is our favorite time of year in New Orleans and in Pensacola! The parades, the beads, KING CAKE, and all the fun! Preschoolers like to get into the carnival spirit too. We have some Mardi Gras Preschool…

Disney Halloween Pumpkins

75+ Cute and Fun Disney Pumpkins to Make this Halloween

It’s August, which means it’s basically spooky season and time for ALL the pumpkins. Mickey pumpkins, regular pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins, painted pumpkins, carved pumpkins… you get it, right? ALL the pumpkins.  And because we love everything Disney,…

girls Eating at a sleepover party

5 TIPS FOR HOSTING A SUCCESSFUL SLEEPOVER

Many of my fondest memories as a kid involve a sleepover.  I still remember my first big slumber party when I was in 5th grade vividly.  My hope as a parent is that my kids grow up to have fond…

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Preschool Mardi Gras Sensory Bin

Celebrate Mardi Gras with toddlers and preschoolers with a Mardi Gras Sensory Bin. Sensory bins are great for little ones to explore textures and all of their senses. They are also a good way to incorporate a little…

Mardi Gras Bead Painting for early childhood Mardi Gras thematic unit art

MARDI GRAS BEAD PAINTING

One of my favorite ways to celebrate Mardi Gras with kids is through art. Preschoolers love to paint, and it’s more about the process for them than it is about the finished product. That’s why this Mardi Gras bead…