Gift Wrap Collages
You know all those scraps of gift wrap you toss in the trash
Gifts with Purpose … add a Surprise!
I know some kids have wish lists. Some parents have them, too. And, every now and then you decide clothing is the best gift at the time. Just don't be disappointed if you get a polite "thank you," and not
The Tray Game – Great for Family Fun
In the next few KIDFUN blogs, I'll suggest activities that are fun for all ages and great for family gatherings
Holiday Light Adventure
Don't you love how the streets seem to sparkle this time of year? Why don't you take a drive to "nowhere" but be sure you bring your camera! Look for the prettiest houses in your neighborhood or an area nearby and
Remember that Great Old Standby … FREEZE!
I heard the cutest story yesterday from a woman who told me about her niece who's "got my heart!" Aunt Stepnie, as Michala calls her, talked about how smart her little niece is, and the example she gave was the
Color Day
Pick a color -- well, ask your child to -- and then plan as many things as possible with that color for one day. Let's say it's RED Day. Okay, everyone has to find something to wear with red. How
Label It!
Do you have one of those hand-held label making machines? It's a great way to play with the kids and get them into reading in very subtle ways. Walk around the room with a label-maker and have the kids help you
The Giggle Button
Remember when Tickle Me Elmo came out? All those giggles! How cute was that? You can do it! Capture the moment your child is in a belly laugh with a "voice memo" app or a take a video on your phone.
A Chalky Path
Okay this KIDFUN is simple -- take two pieces of chalk, one in each hand, and make a path by drawing two lines on the sidewalk, the driveway -- anywhere. Make the path wide in some sections, narrow in others.