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Raise your hand if you have blown off your kids in the last week due to your overwhelming desire to follow someone on Twitter, update your status, or take the“What kind of Crayola Crayon Are You?” quiz on Facebook. (You may even have your Facebook page up in the background right now...I do.)But recently, I've been chatting with other moms who ...

This is a super simple and often funny activity to do during meals, after homework is all done, or when the weather is crummy and cold.Grab some magazines and tell your kids to cut out any pictures that appeal to them or that they find interesting in some way.Next, place them all into a basket, bowl, or paper bag and mix em’ up. Sit in a ...

Are your kids sick of hearing you suggest that they play a board game instead of turning off that TV or computer?  Mine are.So here is a new spin on gaming that will help to inspire more unplugged play, and less rolling of the eyes.Gather two or three board games from whichever closet they’re piled into and dump out the pieces onto ...

Here’s a simple way to have your kids explore the arctic right in their own bathtub by creating home made icebergs for the tub or kitchen sink.  Throw in a few toy boats or plastic arctic animals, and let the  polar pretending begin. Here’s how to make your icebergs: All you need are re-sealable plastic bags and water. Try different sizes, ...

Giving kids a new canvas on which to create is sometimes all it takes to inspire their inner artist.  The glass from a picture frame creates a unique medium for their original artwork.Gather some inexpensive frames from a discount store or grab ones you aren’t using at the moment. It’s fun to try all different shapes and sizes.  Remove the ...

This is something I used to do in my pre-school classroom and it’s a great example of the beautiful art that can be created when we focus on a child’s process rather than their product when it comes to arts and crafts. Kids love the chance to rip stuff up.  They love it when they’re two and they love it when they’re twelve. So take advantage ...

Edible Modeling DoughHere’s a yummy play dough that your kids can lick off of their fingers when they’re all done.  Older kids can make this simple recipe themselves.Here’s what you need:1 C. peanut butter or nut-free substitute 1 C. nonfat dry milk2/3 C. powdered sugar1 loose C. of coconut if desiredPlace the peanut butter in a large ...

My two boys love a good multi-level, suspense filled computer game to try and conquer. But I try and really limit the amount of time they sit in front of that screen.  If you have gamers in your house, here’s a way to use your kids’ love of the game to help them stretch their own creative muscles.   First, I must confess I stole this idea ...

 I braved the blizzard this morning in my “Momster truck” to share some fun and easy ways to reconnect with your partner all year long…not just on Valentine’s Day. 1.  Love Notes To Go:  There’s not a person I know that doesn’t like a little unexpected love letter or quick note of affection.  Right now Valentine’s Day cards are on big-time ...

Give your kids a sugar rush. Here’s a really simple and inexpensive art/building idea your kids will think is sweeeeet!All you need is an 8x10 piece of cardboard or construction paper for your base, some white glue, a small paint brush, and a box or two of sugar cubes-which you can find in the baking isle of your grocery store. I like ...