4 cups potting soil 4 tablespoons quick-sprouting grass seed Small container or paper cup Knee-high nylon stocking Ponytail holders, pipe cleaners, pom poms or whatever you want to decorate with.

I have to admit, I'm guilty of buying those boring, pre-packaged Valentines from the store. You know, the ones that have princesses or super heroes on them? We'll run into Walmart to grab some shampoo, and of course there they all are at the front of the store to get the kids attention. And before you know it, my kids have fallen in love with the Disney Princess ones and the My Little Pony ones and they're begging and begging and begging to get them. (Even though my 3 year old doesn't even…

Today is my son’s 8th birthday. He asked me to make him a birthday cake and gave me 3 conditions to fulfill. I have to make him a pirate ship cake. The cake has to be chocolate. All his classmates must go “Wow!

I was privileged to present "Making a Splash with Staff: Make and Take" at the Missouri State Teacher's Association annual Leadership Symposium. In this session we talked about ways to improve staff morale and help create a joyful work environment. We talked about special days and activities that local teacher organizations could plan for teachers and staff. We also made a few little gifts for teachers. :-) Merry KISSmas and a CHAPpy New Year-fill with chapstick and chocolate kisses. Notable…

Make this easy paper minion bookmark with free printable template. This minion craft is great for kids to make on their own!

This Shark Slime is a great shark activity for Shark Week! Plus, the texture of this easy slime recipe will have the kids loving it! This clear slime recipe is an easy slime recipe plus every toddler and preschooler loves Baby Shark Activities.

20+ Pirate Activities for Kids - Fun and Unique Ideas - Natural Beach Living

These Harry Potter Potions Label Printables will help you create your own Harry Potter Potions! These are perfect for a Harry Potter or Halloween Party! From overthebigmoon.com!

You'll love this Superhero Craft Kit. Make these fun little popsicle stick superheroes however you want! Each kit makes 3 heroes. Perfect for a summer kids craft, birthday party, retirement home craft, homeschool, Father's Day craft, or school activity. I now have 4th of July Superheroes and Girl Superheroes (message me). Don't worry about searching around for all the items you need, I'll do that for you. Each kit comes in it's own bag ready for crafting! These popsicle stick craft kits…

Perfect for any Minion party or movie night, you can make this Minion snack mix with a variety of cereals and candy coated marshmallows.

Share your passion for the Star Wars movies with your kids with these fun printable shadow puppets and a torch. Great for literacy development for kids of all ages.

Making your own lighthouse craft has never been so easy. I made mine to go with my coastal home decor theme with just some foam cones and baby food jars!

Pin the Head on the Lego Man Party Game Free Printable. Easy DIY lego party game idea. Lego theme party game on a budget. #papertraildesign #legoparty #legobirthday #lego

Forget about creepy snakes, and make this DIY Pipe Cleaner and Bead Snake Craft instead! Use them as bookmarks, bag charms, key chains and much more!

A free pattern to make your own Five Stones game! Sews together quickly, and would be the perfect quick gift for any occasion, or just for fun.