These ginormous lacing beads are the brainchild of Michelle at Her Cup Overfloweth! Click here to see how she used foam swim noodles from the Dollar Store to make this fun activity for her kiddos.
Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Doesn’t this sidewalk chalk paint look like glorious messy fun?! Cornstarch has some pretty amazing properties and I love how it makes the colors look marbleized as they mix together. Click over to Ohdeedoh for the how-to!
Repurposed T-Shirt to Dress
The Artful Parent made this dress using one of her daughter’s stained tees for the bodice! What a great way to freshen up a child’s wardrobe using what you already have! She explains how it’s done here!
Snake Buttoning Activity
Here’s another fun way for the kidlets to practice their buttoning activity. The felt squares slide through the button onto a ribbon to make a snake! Visit The Toby Show to read how to construct this activity yourself! While you’re there, be sure to check out her other “cheap and easy†activities
Girly Dress Tutorial
JC Handmade has created a lovely downloadable tutorial showing how to make this little number. And, no need for a pattern…you’ll be making your own using something from your child’s closet! Click here to read more.
Watermelon Jigglers!
Watermelon is delicious in its own right, but Gourmet Mom on the Go has added an element of fun to this summer-time treat by adding Jello! Aren’t these “watermelon slices†dead-ringers for the real thing! Take a look here for the recipe and how-to!
Baby Necktie Tutorial
SEI Lifestyle has posted an awesome tutorial for remaking a tie to fit a baby. Click here for the details! (found via One Pretty Thing)
Win a Personalized Cape from The Thrifty Chick!
Does your superhero need a cape? Go on over to The Thrify Chick and put your name in the hat to win a personalized cape for your kiddo! The deadline to enter is May 17th, so go now!
Touch & Feel Sensory Box
This compartmented storage box is a great way to present many different textures for little hands to explore. Go see My Little Gems to read what to she put inside!
Crocheted Girl Scout Sit-Upon
If you have any experience with the Girl Scouts, you’ll likely know what a sit-upon is. It’s basically a waterproof pad that can be laid on the ground and, well, sat upon! Anyways, I’m totally digging this sit-upon from My Recycled Bags. Crocheted plastic bags on the waterproof side and denim on the sitting side…Perfection! […]
