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25+ Cute Halloween Crafts for Kids & Easy Activities

Halloween has always been one of my favorite seasons for getting creative with the kids. I'm definitely drawn more to the cute, colorful and playful side of Halloween than anything too scary, so over the years we've made a lot of ghosts, pumpkins, bats, silly monsters and other Halloween projects at home. Some of these are actual crafts we've made together over the years, while others are simple variations you can create with the same supplies and techniques. I've also included a few easy Halloween activities for the days when you want something festive without committing to a full craft. Most use…

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September 8, 2026

Mom Life / Seasonal

Mom Summer Essentials 2025: 15 Water Day Must-Haves

Summer 2025 is here! Whether you're heading to the pool, beach, or splash pad with your little ones, packing smart is key. As a mom who’s done her fair share of summer outings, I’ve narrowed down the ultimate list of water day essentials that make the experience easier, safer, and way more fun. This update includes my favorite must-haves—tested over time and kid-approved! Scroll through for links and tips to keep you organized all season long. * This post includes Affiliate Links. These mom summer essentials 2025 picks will keep you and your family prepared for every sunny water day. Sun…

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June 1, 2024

Mom Life / Seasonal

Simplified Family Beach Vacation Packing List That Will Fit Your Carry On

Packing for a trip to the beach with kids can become overwhelming, especially when you're traveling. But it doesn't have to be. This family beach vacation packing list was created for minimalistic travel or items that can fit in your carry-on. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Family Vacations Are For Relaxing A family beach vacation sounds like the dream, until you're trying to cram everything into your carry on luggage! As parents, we have to worry about sun protection, swim safety, and hours of entertainment, which tends to result in a full list of items we weren't even planning on…

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April 12, 2022

Kid's Activities & Learning / Seasonal

Easy Yarn Ghost Craft for Cute DIY Halloween Decor

Halloween is my favorite holiday for crafting and decorating, especially when the decorations are more cute than spooky. This easy yarn ghost craft became one of my favorites because it's simple to make but looks adorable worked into Halloween decor. Make one yarn ghost or create several to hang as a garland, tuck into a seasonal arrangement, or decorate around the house. Below I'll show you exactly how I made mine, including an optional trick that helps the ghosts keep their rounded shape. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Yarn Ghost Craft Supplies White yarn Googly eyes Ribbon Scissors Tacky glue or hot…

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October 11, 2021

Kid's Activities & Learning / Seasonal

Easy Q-Tip Skeleton Craft for Kids | Halloween or Anatomy Activity

This easy Q-tip skeleton craft is a fun way for kids to create their own skeleton using just a few simple supplies. We originally made ours as a Halloween craft, but it also works really well as a hands-on activity when kids are learning about bones and the human body. My kids chose to make skeleton hands, but the same idea can be used to create a full Q-tip skeleton or even other bone-inspired designs. It's easy to adapt depending on your child's age and how detailed they want to get. Looking for more Halloween ideas? We have a whole collection…

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September 26, 2021

Kid's Activities & Learning / Seasonal

Easy Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

Empty toilet paper rolls are one of those craft supplies that are worth saving. For Halloween, we turned ours into eight different little creatures: a mummy, ghost, monster, vampire, pumpkin, Frankenstein, bat and witch. These Halloween toilet paper roll crafts are inexpensive, easy to customize and simple enough to adapt depending on your child's age and craft skills. You can use construction paper, googly eyes and whatever basic craft supplies you already have—or use the free Halloween Creature Features printable I made to make some of the details even easier. We made all eight, but there's definitely no need to…

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September 21, 2021

Kid's Activities & Learning / Seasonal

Super Simple Valentine’s Day Dot Sticker Activities for Toddlers

It’s crazy how quickly we overthink the simple materials that can actually be so entertaining and used for educational purposes. Dot sticker activities are exciting for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids too! This dot sticker activity was very simple for me to set up for my 4 year old and it made her so happy. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Homeschooling with Multiple Kids is Exhausting Like a lot of moms these days, we've been doing virtual schooling and homeschooling, and let me tell you, it's exhausting! My son has classes on Zoom in the mornings and then I sit…

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February 10, 2021

Kid's Activities & Learning / Seasonal

Simple Penguin Craft for Kids and Toddlers – Paper Handprint Activity

My kids and I have been super into doing crafts lately. But simple is always the best way to go to make things easier for me to set up, clean up, and for them to feel like they can do it all by themselves. This winter-themed penguin craft for kids is the perfect activity to do together. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Back to School Penguins Lesson With school back in session this winter, my son was learning about penguins in school. We've been doing virtual classes at home so my daughter and I can participate too and we…

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January 14, 2021

Seasonal

Exciting Ways To Celebrate Halloween At Home This Year

This article was originally written in the depths of the pandemic but several of these Halloween ideas and activities apply any year! This pandemic really has had everyone on their toes and parents have been trying to be extra creative when planning special events. We'd hoped social distancing measures wouldn't be necessary so many months later but here we are, planning to celebrate Halloween at home. Even though none of us really wanted so many things canceled, it doesn't mean everything has to be eliminated. Sure, most of us won't be trick or treating from door to door like we…

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October 9, 2020

Kid's Activities & Learning / Seasonal

50+ Easy and Creative Pool Noodle Activities for Toddlers You Need to Try

Pool noodles are one of those inexpensive supplies that can turn into way more than a pool toy. When my kids were little, we cut them into pieces and used them for everything from fine motor activities and sensory play to early math, crafts and giant backyard games. I originally put this list together because there were so many simple ways to reuse the same basic material. Some of these activities are ones we tried ourselves, while others link to creative ideas and tutorials from around the web. Below you'll find 50+ pool noodle activities for toddlers, organized by type so…

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June 17, 2019

Kid's Activities & Learning / Seasonal

Valentine’s Day with Kids + Printables

Our Valentine's Week so far So far we've had plenty of Valentine's Day fun.Last week we attended a cute little Tot Time in our area where there was an open play full of toys and costumes as well as a little crafting area. My kids loved the simple craft of using stamps and putting foam stickers on paper. We had a lovely and calm morning.Over the weekend we spent quality time as a family. My husband captured some great moments on our camera of me baking with the kids. We made some yummy heart cookies. I had my son help me…

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February 2, 2019

Mom Life / Seasonal

Why Celebrate Halloween with Toddlers

Realizing Some People Do Not Celebrate This Halloween season I've been seeing some back and forth as to why people do or do not celebrate the holiday. In the past, I've always thought that not celebrating was because of cultural differences and for not condoning such a marketed holiday.Because I do not follow any religious affiliation, I wasn't fully attentive to those who do not celebrate or may even be outraged by the holiday due to religious reasons and "celebrating life and death" or "the devil." Having it Both Ways While I respect all points of view, please respect mine…

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October 30, 2018

Gift Guides / Seasonal

Super Practical Essentials For Baby & Toddler Water Fun

It's Summertime, which means most of us are trying to survive this heat by spending time by the pool or water. This guide is for Baby and Toddler water fun essentials. It includes all things swimsuits, rash guards, water shoes, and water toys. * This post includes Affiliate Links. Free Resource Library Get direct access to download freebies all at once in the Free Resource Library. Email First Name Free Resource Library Free Resource Library Your information will be kept safe and spam-free. Baby & Toddler Swimwear You can find baby & toddler sizes for swimwear anywhere you buy children's clothing. Personally prefer…

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June 18, 2018