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How to Make Straw Rockets

How to Make Straw Rockets

Today I’m sharing one of our favorite simple STEM activities: easy straw rockets. These are really fun! These are great for all ages. Little kids think it’s a blast to see the rocket shoot off the end of the straw. Bigger kids can spend time “designing” and coloring the paper rocket for the end and can also learn more about… Read More

Easy DIY Mickey Autograph Book

Easy DIY Mickey Autograph Book

By: Ali McNulty  My daughter loves to get everyone’s autograph as we are strolling through the Disney Parks.  Her autograph books tend to fill up quickly and we usually need a new one each trip. This time around, we thought we’d make our own! Here’s how we made an easy DIY Mickey Autograph book: Easy DIY Mickey Autograph Book Craft… Read More

Butterfly Craft and Snack for Kids

Butterfly Craft and Snack for Kids

By: Courtney Byrne We had a rainy Saturday and the kids were going bonkers so I wanted an easy craft that would occupy them all for a bit. This paper plate butterfly craft did the trick! They ended up each making a few. The big kids took a while “designing” the wings and the little ones were much quicker with… Read More

DIY Hanging Turkey Handprint

DIY Hanging Turkey Handprint

  It’s been a few years since we did a Thanksgiving handprint craft. I forgot how cute those little rainbow fingers made into a turkey look! This craft came about because I had the round wood boards and wanted to make something to hang for Thanksgiving. I host a little craft club for Alex’s fellow kindergartners and was trying to… Read More

A New STEM Book for Girls & Galactic Crafts

A New STEM Book for Girls & Galactic Crafts

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Disney Book Group. As always all thoughts, opinions and ideas are our own. There’s a perfect new book for girls and we’re so excited to share why we’re loving it. Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks hit stores October 16th.  It’s cool, entertaining and celebrates some mad science and STEM! Here’s a bit about the… Read More

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

When I asked on Instagram last month what moms want to read about for back to school, two topics made up for 90% of the responses: school lunch ideas and school separation anxiety / preparing emotionally. I can’t believe this but it’s my 7th year sending a child off on a “first day of school”. The scary thing: time flies… Read More

Easy Disney Crafts: Two Fun Mickey Crafts for School

Easy Disney Crafts: Two Fun Mickey Crafts for School

By: Ali McNulty Want to make back to school even more fun? Try out these easy Disney crafts! These two Mickey crafts are fun for school and also for birthday parties. Mickey Pencil Cup Supplies: Glitter pencil cup (available at Michaels/local craft store) Black glitter foam sticker sheet Yellow glitter foam sticker sheet Glue   Directions: Cut a strip of… Read More