I recently made these snowflake pattern blocks templates as part of a new “school” system I am going to do with Smiley Man. Since Smiley Man is still pretty young (20 months), I don’t think he will be able to use these pattern blocks templates the “regular” way. However, he loves to play with pattern… Continue reading Snowflake Pattern Blocks Templates
Category: Christmas
Silent Night Christmas Vignette
What is a Christmas Vignette I can do with my children to focus on the true meaning of Christmas? When Kirstylee and I were about 14 or 15, the Relief Society president in our ward asked if we would participate in an activity they were having that centered around the song Silent Night. She asked if we… Continue reading Silent Night Christmas Vignette
M&M Christmas Pictures Activity
I made this cute M&M Christmas pictures activity for Little Bear because he really loves do-a-dot pages, but I wanted to do something extra special for Christmas. Instead of dot markers, these Christmas pictures use red and green M&Ms to fill the circles. I printed the M&M Christmas pictures off in color and laminated them. You can… Continue reading M&M Christmas Pictures Activity
Christmas Lights Preschool Activities
I just love Christmas! Sometimes I’m just a tad overexcited about it. So, naturally, it’s my job as a mother to make my children a tab bit MORE overexcited about Christmas. After all, that is what mother’s do. :) A little while ago I found a free font called Xmas Lights BRK. I downloaded it… Continue reading Christmas Lights Preschool Activities
7 Fun Ways to Use Wrapping Paper Scraps
What can I do to use my wrapping paper scraps instead of throwing them away? It’s that time of year when we start wrapping presents to put under the tree. Do you ever feel like you waste that beautiful wrapping paper when you cut it down to fit the present just right? I do! I… Continue reading 7 Fun Ways to Use Wrapping Paper Scraps
Gingerbread Man Cut and Paste Preschool Activity
Cut and paste activities are really helpful for Little Bear right now. He needs lots of cutting practice and practice using a glue stick. Unfortunately, he doesn’t exactly love cut and paste activities. That means it is up to me to think of fun activities that he will enjoy cutting and pasting. A few days ago we… Continue reading Gingerbread Man Cut and Paste Preschool Activity
Christmas Tree Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Decorating a Christmas tree is always one of my favorite things to do during December. We had so much fun decorating our tree, I wanted to extend the activity a little bit by creating a Christmas tree activity for each of my boys. I created this Christmas tree letter match so Little Bear could “decorate”… Continue reading Christmas Tree Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Guest Posting — Glitter Star Ornament
We are so excited to be guest posting today at Live Craft Eat! We’ll be sharing with you how to make this cute glitter star ornament. Head on over there to check out the full tutorial!
Homemade Christmas Decorations – Decorate on a budget!
How can I decorate my home for Christmas without spending a fortune? Where can I find some DIY Christmas decorations? Every year when I walk into stores and see all of their beautiful Christmas decorations, I want to buy it all! I think, “Yes, it’s worth it to spend a small fortune on all of… Continue reading Homemade Christmas Decorations – Decorate on a budget!
How to Make Pretzel Hugs
What is an easy but delicious holiday treat I can make with my kids? Let me guess… You are going to a holiday party sometime soon and you need to bring a treat. You don’t want it to be too expensive or take too long but you want it to be so delicious right? Well,… Continue reading How to Make Pretzel Hugs