Materials 〈White printer, card stock, or construction paper 〈Scissors 〈Colored Pencils, markers, crayons, etc. 〈Pencil with eraser 〈Thick & thin black markers 〈Ruler Step One Get a sheet of white paper. You can use printer paper, cardstock, or construction paper.
Making It
Where Chocolate Meets Coffee
Photos by Jamie Plain For our “Best Of” issue, chocolate and coffee just felt like the obvious choice (because honestly, is there anything better?). They're comforting, classic, and kind of impossible to beat. This chocolate espresso cake brings them together in the best way, with rich cocoa
Watermelon Collage Activity
Materials: ›› Glue ›› Paper ›› Scissors ›› Red, Pink, and green tissue paper and/or magazine cutouts ›› Black paper/magazine cutouts (for seeds) Step 1: Get a sheet of printer paper. Fold it in half, hamburger style. Step 2: Once it’s folded in half, use scissors
Passport to Sprinkles
Two sweet traditions from around the world! Photo by Jamie Plain Some of the best souvenirs you can bring home from another country aren’t things you pack in a suitcase, they’re recipes! This summer, we’re taking a short trip to two beloved food traditions that kids absolutely lose their minds
Mrs. Bobbi’s Art Class Series: Paper Flower Bouquet
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
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









