Recycle your old soda bottles and get your yard one step closer to becoming a certified wildlife habitat. Children of all age groups will have fun creating these easy to make Soda Bottle Bird Feeders with Wooden
Get all of the members of your family involved in creating a great work of art that you will want to have as a keepsake for many years to come. This project can be down on paper or canvas. Our family created one
Our family loves making animal crafts and I am sure that yours will too. Using clothespins for projects like this one make it all the more fun because the Clothespin Alligator is three dimensional and has a functioning
If you are looking for a quick and easy activity to occupy the family when boredom creeps in, try out these simple paper and straw rockets. They are easy to make and are based on the concept of that tempting urge
Assemble a quick and easy toy catapult for hours of fun. This little project is a great boredom buster which elicits some fun activities for inquisitive minds of all ages. After the catapult is assembled, you
Capture the Flag is a great fast paced, strategic and interactive neighborhood, party or family game. Both teams hide a "flag" and the object of the game is for each team to navigate the opposing team's camp and
If you are looking for an activity to quell boredom, try out this trick which walks a fine line between Magic and Science. The Amazing Nickel and Toothpick Trick uses balance, friction and static electricity to
If you are looking for a quick and easy challenge that the kids will love, try the Balancing Soda Can Trick. Kids will enjoy wowing their friends and family and challenging others to perform this interesting feat
Have fun with this great boredom buster activity that family members of all ages with enjoy. In a few easy steps anyone can create this fantastic Floating Ball Activity. I remember having one of these as a toy
Add some extra special fun to reading time with these super easy to make Paperclip and Button Bookmarks. Crafters of all ages will love making several of these at one sitting. They only take minutes to assemble
Mix things up at your next family game night or outdoor gathering with a game of Glow in the Dark Ring Toss. Keep the supplies on hand in the event of a power outage to keep the family entertained until the lights
Create an adorable Ernie Tissue Paper Pom Pom for the Sesame Street lover in your home. These crafts are fun to make and are a twist on a traditional tissue paper flower or pom pom technique. These pom poms make
Create a Grover Tissue Paper Pom Pom for the Sesame Street lover in your home. These crafts are a fun twist on a traditional tissue paper flower or pom pom. They make fantastic decorations for a party or simply
Create a beautiful crystalized snowflake with this fun and easy science experiment! Budding scientists will enjoy learning about crystal formation and be the marvel of their audience when they perform it. You
Create a geyser in your own backyard and amaze yourself, your family and friends with this hands on Science experiment. Diet Coke is loaded with carbon dioxide that is just begging to be released. Dropping something
Learn how to make a lava lamp with this fun science experiment for budding scientists of all ages. In this experiment, you will use materials that you more than likely have on hand at home right now to create
Create adorable giraffes out of clothespins and paper and a few other supplies, One of my children loves everything about giraffes, so this craft really sparked his interest. Crafters of all ages will enjoy this
Crafters of all ages will soar to new heights with this cute airplane toy or utility item make from craft sticks and a clothespin. This craft is extremely easy to assemble and is fun to play with or can be used
Design and create one of a kind original jewelry out of clothespin springs with this fun and easy to make craft. This craft will simply knock your socks off. Jewelry from clothespin springs is so easy to make
Whether you make one of several, you will love this cute clothespin soldier craft. Use them as toy soldiers or turn them into ornaments. Either way, crafters of all ages will have fun creating these wooden peg
Upcycle those inexpensive pool noodles and create a fun and fabulous game of Pool Noodle Kickball Croquet. Family members of all ages will enjoy some active time together out in the yard creating and playing this
Do you have old keys laying around that are cluttering up your drawers. Upcycle old keys and turn them into Painted Key Wind chimes. Key wind chimes dangle in the breeze creating a fun and whimsical sound. They
Create your own Sunflower House in your backyard this year and you will uncover a secret garden of wonder with your children. Building a sunflower house is an easy and rewarding project for adults and children
Create your own Clothespin Worry Dolls with a few simple supplies and steps. The origin of Worry Dolls is rooted in Guatamalan culture and they are a meaningful and creative way for all ages to process and express
One of our favorite backyard activities is our Homemade Backyard Tight Rope. Children of all ages and skill levels spend endless hours walking the tightrope in the yard with friends. It may take some time to get
Create these adorable cork owls in this quick and easy craft for crafters of all ages. This project is great for upcycling leftover supplies and corks that would normally be discarded. Use different colored fabric
Create your own worry dolls for yourself or to give as gifts. Worry dolls have their root in Guatemalan culture. When a child is scared or worried about something, he or she is given a little bag filled with small
Recycle those Cornstarch Packing peanuts by reusing them to make very cool sculptures. Did you know that the packaging peanuts that are made of cornstarch break down when they come in contact with moisture? Use
Puppets are wonderful for creating a fascinating world of pretend play. We love to make and play with puppets at our house and we loved making these unique Tennis Ball puppets immensely. Children of all ages will
Advertisements and brochures that you receive in the mail are very vibrant, eye catching and colorful. Turn them into something great instead of adding them to the landfill with this Paper Jewelry Project. Crafters
Children of all ages will feel larger than life while marching around the yard on their homemade Juice Can Stepper Stilts. I nostalgically remember having my own set of these fun toys and trouncing around with
Mancala is a game that has been around for centuries and is traditionally played on a wooden board with small stones or glass pieces. Create your own game easily at home with recycled materials and get in on the
Create your own Oscar the Grouch characters with this Tissue Paper Pom Pom craft. Everyone loves Sesame Street and the characters who reside there! Children of all ages can create their own characters with this
Create your own big bird characters for fun or for decoration when you make these Big Bird Tissue Paper Pom Poms. These characters are fun and fairy easy to make for crafters of all ages and they make beautiful
Create your own adorable Elmo character with this Elmo Tissue Paper Pom Pom Monster craft. These Elmo themed pom pom characters are fun and easy to make and use the same concept of the tissue paper flower crafts
Create cookie monster pom pom monsters out of tissue paper for a fun craft. This craft is fairly easy to make and make a delightful decoration for a birthday party or simply a fun friend for a child's room or
Create your own Ziplock Baggie Doodle Pad with only a few short steps. Little ones will enjoy learning their shapes, letters, and number or simply drawing with their finger or other soft ended tool. When you want
I have a special place in my heart for buttons and I always have a container of them on hand for crafts. Buttons come in such a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors; much like leaves do. That similarity of
Add a bit of a science lesson to a traditional dessert treat tonight. Kids of all will enjoy this mess free, fun and easy way to make your own Ice Cream in a Baggie. Investigate the science of changing states
Story Stones are easy to make and make a fantastic educational and relationship building activity to enjoy for years to come. We keep our story stones in a decorative basket and bring them out for family game
Felt fortune cookies are a fun craft to add a little surprise to anyone's day. Our family made these cute felt fortune cookies as our traditional homemade Valentines a few years ago. We recently pulled out the
One of my favorite toys when I was growing up was a Rhythmic Ribbon Wand. We found an easy way of creating that magical childhood spark with this homemade Ribbon Rhythm Wand. Little ones will adore dancing around
Ride em' cowboy! Your little cowboy or cowgirl is sure to love having a hand in creating this ride on horse stick toy. This homemade ride on toy is certain to bring hours of pretend play day after day and is made
This homemade Tarp Throwing Target Game is sure to please your family and your friends. This game is easy and inexpensive to make and can be easy stored and used for years to come. Hang this tarp target in the
Keep your toddler happily entertained with this simple paper tube wall activity. Little kids will enjoy the repetitive play while learning about cause and effect and even colors. Engage with your child and ask
Capture yourself inside a giant bubble when you play using hula hoop bubbles or simply create enormous bubbles with a hula hoop as your wand. Bubbles are so magically fun for adults and children alike. Try out
Artists of all ages will have fun deigning and creating their own tissue paper stained glass sun catchers using only two craft supplies. Children can make this craft very ornate or simple depending on their ages
Quell boredom and keep young minds engaged for hours with this easy to make pool noodle marble run racetrack. In a couple of simple steps, you will be on your way to the races. Use any elevated structure around
Does the weather have you stuck inside and you are wondering what to do to occupy your active children. Try creating a sticky web out of painter's tape and allowing kids to crumble up and throw pages from magazines
Create a vase for a sunny windowsill or a beautiful centerpiece or accent vase with this Tissue Paper Stained Glass Vase. Use your creativity to decorate with patterns and shapes or use the tissue paper in motley
