Jackie Smith

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. I recently found a box of mason jars in our basement – I have no idea where they’re from? – and while I briefly considered using them to make homemade jam, I soon came to my senses and remembered that 95% of my culinary adventures end in failure. I’m just not designed to spend large […]

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. I have a confession. I cannot use a rolling pin to save my life. For some reason I have an inability to roll out mixture so that it is an even thickness. I typically end up with one thin end and one thick end. This means that I avoid

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and if you’re looking for meaningful autism awareness crafts for kids that can be used to teach your students about autism and promote inclusion within the classroom, we’ve curated 13 ideas to inspire you! We’ve also included tips for teaching kids about autism,

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. In a world where everything is mass-produced, finding unique ways to express your individuality and creativity has become even more important. An excellent way for adults and kids to add a personal touch to their footwear is by customizing their shoes with Sharpies! Not only is it an affordable

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. These fantastic cooking activities for kids taste great and will keep your students interested in learning. Making food in a classroom setting is even more fun because it helps build teamwork skills too. Fostering a love for cooking and baking in children at an early age can help beat

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. Science, technology, engineering, and math, oh my! If you’re looking for ways to keep kids engaged and learning during the cold weather months, we’ve curated tons of winter STEM activities and challenges for kids in preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school! These indoor and outdoor winter

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. While I enjoyed the simplicity of Christmas when my daughter was a baby and I could do all of my shopping and wrapping right in front of her beautiful blue eyes, holidays have taken on a completely new meaning now that she’s a perpetual motion machine who doesn’t stop

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. If you’re looking for stress relief activities for kids, we’ve got 13 ideas to inspire you! When we think about stress, we tend to view it as an adults-only condition. While we may be aware that certain events, like school presentations, tests, performances, and sporting events may cause our

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. If you’re on the hunt for easy crafts for kids of all ages, this collection of finger print art projects will inspire you! Whether you’re crafting with toddlers or helping older kids create meaningful keepsakes and gifts for family and friends, these ideas are easy to setup and absolutely

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. If you’re on the hunt for creative art projects you can enjoy with your children after school and on weekends, these duct tape crafts for kids will not disappoint! RELATED: A Kid’s Guide to Awesome Duct Tape Projects We’ve curated tons of DIY ideas for all ages and stages, including