Around each holiday I enjoy doing small projects with my daughter to get her into the spirit. She happens to really love Valentine’s Day which makes everything all the more fun. Not only will she have fun playing with this playdough in the coming weeks, but she had fun making it with me. Playdough isContinue reading “Strawberry Shortcake Playdough”
Category Archives: Kids Activities
Heart Crystals
Our oldest daughter absolutely loves science and mathematics. She does still play with dolls; however, she would rather be building, exploring and experimenting. I set aside one big project for us to do together each week and this week happened to be these beautiful heart shaped crystals! It was so fun watching her learn andContinue reading “Heart Crystals”
Mason Jar Ice Cream
We are serious ice cream lovers in our house – enough so that we are one of the first ones in line when the ice cream shops open again in Northern Michigan in the springtime. I personally don’t particularly care for ice cream in the winter; however, my husband and oldest daughter still love toContinue reading “Mason Jar Ice Cream”
Wildlife Garland
We live in a wooded area close to a creek which means we have lots of critter friends that visit our home. I love seeing the different types or birds and small animals that stop at our feeders (plus it keeps our kitty entertained). When it snows here in Northern Michigan many of their foodContinue reading “Wildlife Garland”
Magical Reindeer Food
My oldest is at that age where everything is so exciting and magical. She does everything with so much enthusiasm it’s hard not to get excited along with her. Our Christmas traditions have been a little bit different this year and we have had to be creative to keep everything magical for her. When IContinue reading “Magical Reindeer Food”
No-bake Cinnamon Ornaments
As a mom I strive for projects that are simple; I especially love when I can throw them together using items I keep in stock in my pantry. These beautiful cinnamon ornaments cover all the bases of being easy, frugal and fun (plus they smell amazing)! My oldest and I have been making these togetherContinue reading “No-bake Cinnamon Ornaments”
Homemade Cinnamon Playdough
My oldest is at that point in her life where her hair is always in her face. I try so hard to pull it back so it’s pretty and neat and it never stays up. If you come over to my house you will find hair bands in almost every corner because she flings themContinue reading “Homemade Cinnamon Playdough”
Mason Jar Butter
The weather hasn’t been particularly cooperative in Northern Michigan the last few days – this means we have had to do more indoor activities than my oldest really likes to do. She is really into science and how things work right now so we came up with this little activity to help use up someContinue reading “Mason Jar Butter”
The Petite Homestead 