Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! Kids are going to love this fun, tactile Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activity! Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one of my favorite books to get kids excited about learning their letters! As a preschool teacher and a parent, I’ve read this book so many times I can almost recite it… “A told… [read more]
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activity Gets Kids Excited About Letters!
Adorable St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow Craft!
There is something about a child’s handprint that is just completely precious. Just think of all your own handprint art your parents saved from when you were little. Those tiny handprints bring special feelings of nostalgia. This adorable St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow Craft is such a fun way to get into the St. Patrick’s… [read more]
Winter Preschool Snowflake Craft with the Best Snowflake Books for Kids
Scroll down to go directly to the Preschool Snowflake Craft instructions and to see the recommendations for books about snowflakes for kids. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links I receive a very small commission. Whew! I’m back! No, I didn’t fall off the face of the earth. Nothing… [read more]
St. Patrick’s Day Window Clings Craft!
This adorable DIY St. Patrick’s Day window clings craft is perfect for preschool age and up! They require only a few supplies and are so easy to make! Most preschoolers will need some hand-over-hand supervision, but it is an excellent activity to develop both gross motor and fine motor skills. Older children will have fun… [read more]
Epic Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas (on the Cheap!)
We’re not ones to spend a ton of money on birthday parties, so when my middle son asked for a Star Wars Birthday party, I began scouring my brain (and Pinterest) for Star Wars Birthday Party ideas. When shopping for parties, I try to keep the total cost of supplies under $50. Sometimes I don’t… [read more]
How to Make a BB-8 Piñata for Your Child’s Star Wars Birthday Party!
My son absolutely loved his Star Wars Birthday Party! His homemade BB-8 piñata turned out so fun! Come see how to make a BB-8 piñata! Affiliate links are present in this article. Should you purchase through any of these links (THANK YOU) I will earn a small commission. We try to have fairly frugal birthday… [read more]
Find Your Place Pins – Thanksgiving Craft for Kids!
These Wood Find-Your-Place Pins are the perfect way to get the kids involved in your Thanksgiving prep! I hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving craft for kids! Thank you so much to FamilyFun Magazine for contributing this fun tutorial! Make sure you check out FamilyFun Magazine online for lots more great activities for the whole family!… [read more]
25 Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts and Crafts
I’m a big fan of handmade Mother’s Day gifts. Why? Because Mother’s Day isn’t just about a single person–mom. Mother’s Day is also about the people who made that person a Mother. Whether it’s my 6 year old cutting out the proportionally irregular stick man he drew and taping it to a folded up piece… [read more]
DIY Upcycled Halloween Village Luminaries Craft
It is that time when Pinterest comes alive with great seasonal crafts. A few weeks ago I thought it would be fun to have a little crafting night with my sister and sister-in-law. I searched Pinterest for some great Halloween Craft Idea “Pinspiration”. I’m a little picky when it comes to crafts though. I don’t… [read more]
Ladybug Cupcakes Recipe + Cute as a Bug Ladybug Birthday Party Ideas!
My boys were absolutely fascinated with ladybugs this spring. I had never seen so many ladybugs in my life as I saw this last spring in Louisiana! It was amazing! My two youngest especially, loved to hunt ladybugs to catch. They loved to pick them and let the crawl around on their hands. Little Z… [read more]
Apothecary Jar Easter Centerpiece + 3 Ways to Make Cute Glitter Eggs #PinterestRemakes
This post contains affiliate links. A big thank you should you choose to shop through my links! Over the past week my 5 year old and I have had a fun time decorating Easter eggs. I found some cool craft eggs at Walmart for under $2 for a dozen (they’re with the all the seasonal… [read more]
Decoupage DIY Avengers Easter Basket #DisneyEaster
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Affiliate links are present. #DisneyEaster #CollectiveBias Easter is coming up in just two weeks! I cannot believe how fast this year is flying by! My boys have a big Easter celebration at our public library tomorrow and they… [read more]
Easy Minecraft Birthday Party Ideas
How to throw a Minecraft Birthday Party: Easy Minecraft Birthday Party Ideas This last week my middle son turned 5! I can’t believe my cute, cuddly little boy is 5 already. Happy birthday to my cuddly, smart, funny 5 year old! #lovethiskid #sayitsyourbirthday A video posted by Amy (@amysavvymom) on Feb 15, 2015 at 7:08pm… [read more]
Look at These Cute, Creative Valentine’s Day Treats!
Creative Valentine’s Day Treats are one of my favorite parts of this sweet holiday! I can’t get over all these clever Valentine’s Day cards I see on Pinterest these days. Today, FamilyFun Magazine–one of my favorite magazines for creative activities for kids–is sharing with us some of their favorite creative Valentine’s Day treats! SAY IT… [read more]