This week we are focusing on rainbows and multi colors. We’ve got 2 really simple activities, like really really simple. For the first activity you will need to remember the colors of the rainbow…… Come on…. you can do it! Remember this? Roy G Biv Here’s what you need: A...

This month the theme is COLORS! We’re all moms, and we know how busy life gets.  It’s hard to find meaningful activities to share with your children when there are literally millions out there.  Especially the 9-5 moms who come home and have only a few precious hours, of which dinnertime and bathtime...

Here’s a little craft you can do with the kiddos that will actually benefit you, if you like fresh herbs. Here’s what you will need for this craft: 3 Large Eggs Bowl Egg Carton Waterproof Markers Potting Soil Herb Seeds Start by making a hole in the top of your eggs, about the size of...

Alabama beaches are on the minds  of many lately. For those of us who have lived here all of our lives a summer without a trip to the gulf doesn’t feel like much of a summer at all. We are all aware of the tragic circumstances facing our beaches right now and would welcome the opportunity to get...

Summer is officially in full swing.  The pools are packed, the air conditioner is running non-stop, and the kids are BORED!  It’s too early for bored!  It’s not even July yet!  This is where we come to the rescue— a fun, educational project that can make summer fun! For the toddler/preschool/kindergarten...

If you remember back a few months ago we did a post on how to store/organize and or display your children’s artwork. We’ll we are coming to the end of another school year and you no doubt have an influx of more adorable masterpieces that need a home. We’ve come up with some more ways...

We asked our Birmingham mom readers on Facebook for their ideas on new uses for old things.  We got some great ideas and are happy to share them here with you! Trish uses old lunchboxes to store toys with small parts and pieces Jamie had some great ideas.  She said “I used an old frame I bought...

Imagine using your discards to make high quality, original clothes! You will smile when you see your hip and modern kid, and your wallet will sigh a breath of relief. It’s time to rethink couture… Moms in Birmingham love to dress their children. Stroll around any given shopping center...

*This post first appeared in June 2008.  We loved it so much we decided to share it again, in case you missed it! Project: Memory Bear We all have baby clothes that we can’t seem to part with… maybe we’re saving them for future babies, or someone special gave them to us, or we think our grandkids...

Don’t throw those wrapping paper scraps away.  We repeat: Don’t throw them away! You can make a really sweet holiday decoration from them that the kids will not only love to make, but will love to display.  Like last weeks “Simple Salt Dough Ornaments“, we’re trying to...