I think July is my favorite month. It's the one month my kids are all home from school for the entire month and our family probably spends the most time together just relaxing and enjoying each other's company. The kids asked to make some glitter slime, and we thought we'd get a little patriotic while we were at it. We love to make slime and make it often, so we had everything we needed … [Read more...]
Red White & Blue Glitter Slime
Preschool Christmas Sensory Bin Using Rainbow Rice {Fun Crafts with Mom}
The weather has changed and we've shifted from playing outside for hours on end to only short periods for play. I keep screen time very limited around here so keeping the boys occupied is key so they don't end up bored. It's been awhile since I made a new sensory bin so we thought we'd make one that was Christmas themed. Here's our Preschool Christmas Sensory Bin: SUPPLIES … [Read more...]
Have a Summer Water War with these DIY Sponge Bombs {Fun Crafts with Mom}
Here in New England we might have had a hard winter but it's surprisingly hot here already. Yesterday alone was 90 degrees! I love the heat but my kids get cranky if they don't have a great way to cool off. The boat isn't yet ready, as parents we don't want to deal with the waterslide and we don't have a pool. I've seen these fun sponge bombs all over Pinterest and a few weeks ago I picked up some … [Read more...]
Pirate Treasure Sensory Kit Goody Boxes for Pirate Party {Fun Crafts with Mom}
We just had Sawyer's 3rd birthday over this past weekend and it was so much fun! This year's theme was a fun pirate party! When it came time to decide on what to make for the goody bag I decided I wanted to do something different this year. We've been having lots of fun with Sensory Kits lately and I wanted to make them for all the kids under 5 attending the party. So we made Pirate Sensory Box as … [Read more...]
The BEST Easy No Cook Play Dough! {Fun Crafts with Mom}
We are on a playdough kick around here, can you tell? That's because it is SO easy to make. It's a no cook playdough too! I've never really been one to let the kids play with playdough inside, and it's has been more of an outdoor play thing but not anymore. This playdough is so soft and easy to manipulate and takes just minutes to make. It doesn't get easier. I make a bulk batch and then the rest … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Rainbow Rice for Sensory Play {Fun Crafts With Mom}
If you follow me on my social channels like Instagram & Facebook you've been hearing me talk about sensory boxes a lot and I'll be going to more of it later about the boxes themselves but one of the fun things about them is we can change the base out and give them a whole new look so easily and for cheap. I wanted his sensory tub to more colorful and decided it was time to try to make some … [Read more...]