These Mother’s Day projects for kids include handmade gifts, art projects, and crafts. Everything you need to celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day, including activity ideas for the day itself! (Plus this list is adaptable for grandparents, teachers, dads…) Mother’s Day is around the corner and it’s time to make gifts, crafts, and cards to celebrate […]
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31 Mother’s Day Projects for Kids (Gifts, Crafts & Activities)
The Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer Shopping Guide
Every year it’s the same. Mid-December rolls around and I realize that the month has gotten away from me. Between work, school events, and holiday parties, I’ve been too busy to do my holiday shopping and still have lots to do in the stocking stuffer and gift department. I always vow that next year (next […]
A Guide to Gifting Fort Magic Kits – 3 Fun Ideas
Need a creative gift idea? Try Fort Magic kits! Kids will enjoy making castles, forts, and even submarines with this open ended, creative gift. You all know how much we love (love, love, love) the Fort Magic fort building kits, right? I’ve certainly raved enough about them here on The Artful Parent. In this post, […]
27 Creative Stocking Stuffers for Kids
So many fun stocking stuffers for kids! If you’re looking for stocking stuffer ideas for kids, try these creative ideas including games, toys & art supplies. I’ve been working on this post of creative stocking stuffers for kids when I have a long list of other projects I should be working on. But I can’t […]
Kids Craft Kits by Kid Made Modern
We have been buying kids craft kits and art supplies by Kid Made Modern for a while now (as well as their grown up brand, Hand Made Modern). So when they asked me to do some sponsored posts this holiday season, it was a big yes. A big thank you to Kid Made Modern for sponsoring this […]
DIY Cardboard Frame with Kids Art as a Handmade Gift Idea
This sweet handmade gift idea has kids making their own hanging framed artworks using DIY cardboard frames, paint sticks, wire, and beads. I like to encourage my kids to make handmade gifts for family and friends. Sometimes it’s home baked treats, sometimes it’s art, sometimes it’s playdough snowmen, sometimes it’s a gift we craft together. […]
The Best Open-Ended Toys for Kids
Open ended toys foster play, creativity, and imagination. Here is a list of the best open-ended toys for kids, focusing on construction and pretend play. When I look at which toys have received the most use and love in our house over the years, both by my two kids and by the stream of friends […]
DIY Portable Art Kits for Kids
DIY portable art kits for kids that are easy to create, fun to use, and great for family travel. Help kids be creative wherever they are! I have often created portable art kits for the kids to use on road trips, plane trips, in the backyard, or when visiting family. Some of these have been […]