Teach Your Child to Tie Shoelaces
I’ve been feeling a bit like a slacker mom since hearing my 6 year old tell me that her friends have been tying her shoelaces at school. We attempted some practice before the school…
Tutorial: 3 No-Sew Halloween Onesies
My littlest is an October baby. She was born a week before Halloween and I only had one halloween-y outfit for her, which she wore to a pumpkin patch and completely swallowed her up….
35 DIY Halloween Hoodie Costumes
Its amazing what one can make with a simple hoodie! I’ve rounded up some awesome tutorials, ideas, and insparation for Halloween costumes made from hoodies and sweatsuits… Animal Hoodie Costumes Monkey hoodie costume…
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
Seriously, does it get any better? I have an ongoing list of baking recipes that I’ve been making with my girls. I’m not sure if we’ll be making these, but they look so yummy…
Homemade Lacing Block
The Wonder Years shares many Montessori-inspired activities that can be made at home. This lacing board is simple to make and is perfect to help your preschooler practice his lacing skills. Click here to…
Homemade Bottle Cap Game
This super-fun homemade toy from Julie K in Taiwan is a fabulous way to let your little ones practice screwing the tops on and off of bottles without losing the caps. Perfect for car…
Sewing Cards from Juice Tops
One Inch World has discovered that juice tops are sturdy enough to make excellent custom sewing cards for your little crafters! Click here for more!
Rag Quilt Alphabet Tutorial
 These rag quilt letters from Happy Together are so bright and colorful…I think any child would be instantly attracted to them! Click here for the tut!
Make a Backyard Tent from an Old Sheet
You can make a fun and relaxing retreat for your littles with the help of a bed sheet! Craft Addictions explains how she created hers here!
Easy Counting Game
 Here’s a simple way to help your kiddos practice their counting skills (with a little fine motor thrown in for good measure)! It’s a cinch to make and you probably already have everything…
Homemade Lollipops
LOVE this simple idea for making homemade lollipops! So many possibilities! See The Decorated Cookie for the details! (via The Crafty Crow)
Cereal Box Bib Tutorial
Don’t have a bib pattern? No worries! The Object Project shows how you can use a cereal box to make a sewing template! Totally genius and very cute. Go here to see more!
Homemade Bathtub Paints
Just for Fun With Sandy shares a super-simple way to make bathtub paints…so simple you may wonder why you haven’t tried it before! Click here for the details!
DIY Cloth Diapers: Tutorial
Craftster user agrafikartist shows step-by-step how to make a soft, snuggly, eco-friendly diaper for newborns. I LOVED using cloth on my girls, but the initial investment can be steep and often turns people off….
Homemade Sugar Cookies Recipe
I drool over pretty much everything that Joy the Baker makes, but these sugar cookies look totally do-able! I think I may even have all of the ingredients on hand. Yes…I will definitely be…