Pumpkins are often the centerpiece of Fall decorations. Carving a pumpkin is fun but not always easy for kids (especially the little ones). Here are 5 pumpkin decorating ideas that don’t require any carving at all! Thumbtack Studded Pumpkin All you need is thumbtacks (you can buy a large set at the dollar store) and […]
This Halloween, scare your kids into smart snacking by turning vegetables into monsters. You can use any combination of vegetables, both raw and cooked, that you can imagine. Vegetables have such variety in color and shape–not to mention their peculiar, misshapen beauty–that their haphazard mixings will produce the best monsters. And if the kids munch […]
Help your kids give your Halloween decorations a little more creepiness by adding a little DIY LED light to them. It’s super easy, quite inexpensive, and all you need to do to get the lights up and running are to take a quick trip to an electronics store. To add LED’s to your Halloween project, […]
When you think about it, every word was made up at some point. So why not have your kids add a few of theirs to the lexicon to celebrate Dictionary Day? It’ll be klarrippatastic!
Dressing up is fun for kids no matter what time of year it is. Get the kids involved in creating their own costumes using materials and craft supplies you already have! Here are 3 costume ideas using a cereal box as the base. Owl (or any type of bird): Cut a chest piece out of […]
There’s something eerie about this chocolatey house… almost like someone is watching. Always watching. No matter where you try and hide, these eyes are always watching. All you need to create a spooky scene for your Halloween table are some monster cereals and a few supermarket and craft store supplies. Don’t you wonder who lurks […]
You’ve seen lawn ornaments all over the place and fall is just the start! Why not get the kids’ imagination going and create your own fall lawn ornament? It’s easy, fun and everyone will have fun creating this fun fall lawn ornament! You’ll need: fan (and some sort of stand if your fan can’t point […]
The best part of a baked potato is loading up with toppings that make it exactly the way your kids love it—sour cream, cheese, butter, yum! We’ve pulled together all those favorite baked potato flavors plus a hint of sweet from Kix in a fun fall party mix. You will need: 5 cups […]
This fun Magnetic Maze from All for the Boys is a great way to introduce your kids to the concept of magnets. Teach them how magnetism travels through objects using a printed maze, magnet and paperclip—and save paper and toner because it’s reusable. Make it even more interesting by having them race!
October is here and that means it’s about that time to hit the pumpkin patch! The best side effect of all the pumpkin carving you’ll be doing are roasting delicious pumpkin seeds. Better yet, roast them up and mix in some Kix and dried fruit, and you have a tasty, crunchy, pumpkin snack to last […]