What You’ll Need: Background: ›› white 12 x 18 construction paper Hand: ›› Flesh-colored construction paper ›› White crayon or paint marker for fingernails. Flowers: ›› Assorted bright colored paper, including greens for stems ›› Pencil ›› Glue
Making It
Double Chocolate Hidden Veggie Muffins
Photo by Jamie Plain If your kids love chocolate muffins but side-eye anything green, these are for you. They’re rich, soft, and packed with chocolate. They also happen to include spinach, carrot, and banana blended right into the batter. No flecks, no funny texture, no detectable veggie flavor.
Make the Sweetest Little Yard Hat Garland
Photo by Jamie Plain When the temperatures drop and the kids are stuck inside, there’s something magical about pulling out a pile of yarn, turning on a movie, and creating something together. This simple winter craft turns leftover yarn into tiny, adorable hats that look like they belong on the
Santa’s Snack Attack
Photo by Jamie Plain There’s always that one snack that disappears faster than you can say “Merry Christmas!”, and this is it. A sweet-and-salty holiday mix that hits every craving in one handful. Classic muddy buddies get a festive glow-up with crunchy pretzels, pillowy marshmallows,
Frankenstein’s Monster Cookies
Photo by Jamie Plain IT’S ALIVE!!! Well, sort of. What started as your run-of-the-mill chocolate chip cookie took a wrong turn through the mad scientist’s pantry. We dumped in hunks of Oreos, shocked it with neon green food coloring, and unleashed a cookie so monstrous it might stomp across your
Leaf It to Me!
A Fall Animal Stack Craft Photo by Jamie Plain Looking for a creative way to celebrate the beauty of autumn with your kids? This Leaf Animal Stack craft is the perfect project for a cozy fall afternoon. Using colorful leaves and a bit of imagination, your child can create a cheerful lineup of
Craft Corner: Hand Sewn Sock Monkey
Photo by Jamie Plain As the back-to-school season kicks off, kids are buzzing with excitement—and maybe a little bit of nervous energy. Help them unwind after a busy day or settle into a weekend routine with a cozy and creative project: turning fuzzy socks into hand-sewn sock monkeys! This
Easy Fruit-Filled Breakfast Pastries
Mornings during the school year can feel like a sprint—and let’s be honest, sometimes breakfast is whatever you can toss into a backpack on the way out the door. But what if you could whip up a homemade version of a childhood favorite that’s both fun to make and weekday-friendly? These easy homemade
Sour Grape “Candy”
Photo by Jamie Plain Looking for a fun, easy treat that feels like candy but comes from the fruit bowl? These Sour Grapes are a sweet-and-sour snack that kids and grown-ups will love. Made with just grapes, a splash of citrus, and a dusting of flavored gelatin powder, they’re a simple alternative
Whimsical Summer Fun
DIY Mushroom Terracotta Pots Photos by Jamie Plain There’s something truly magical about mushrooms — no, not the kind you sauté for dinner, but the whimsical, fairy-garden type that spark the imagination! This summer, bring a bit of that enchantment to your backyard, porch, or playroom with an
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