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I help parents find time to craft memories with their kids (even when life is hectic) with the simple "In the Bag" approach to making crafts together. Follow along for loads of kids' craft inspiration.

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πŸ‚ September Crafts You'll Love

Hey Reader, My husband has been the grumpiest I've seen him all year...and it's because the weather is turning colder here. He's a Summer guy, and it really does affect his mood. But me on the other hand, I was built for cozy sweaters, comfy blankets and mugs of hot chocolate. Though I'll miss some the fun of Summer, I'm ready to embrace Autumn. Now let's talk about crafts to make in September... TODAY'S FREEBIE My facebook feed is filled with first day of school photos. They make me so...

Hey Reader! It's a new month with so many possibilities...Happy August! Making crafts with your kids is one of the best things that you can do to create memories together. It combines all of the best things...quality time together, using our imaginations, no expectations or rules. Follow it up with some play time and a snack, and you've got a serious core memory that'll be with your child for a lifetime. TODAY'S FREEBIE We're going to be talking all about paper bag puppets today because...

Hi Reader, We're about to turn the page on a new month. I love a brand new slate. β€œIsn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” -Anne of Green Gables Let's talk August crafts! There are a few unique and fun holidays that you can celebrate with your kids that I bet you didn't know about...what a way to make more memories this Summer. TODAY'S FREEBIE Bookmarks are great way to promote a love of reading and make it more fun. These school bookmarks are the...

Hello Reader, It's another beautify and very hot week...the perfect time for our entire home's air conditioning system to decide it has had enough. So, I've been in search of cool activities that take minimal effort... No...not that 🀣🀣🀣 I was thinking more along the lines of coloring! Maybe you just need a little break from the hectic pace or something to keep them off the screens for a bit. Grab a free coloring page! IN THE SHOP Today's highlighted shop item is our top seller and the best...

Hello Reader, I love everything about the 4th of July...cookouts, time with family, fireworks, parades, celebrating freedom...what's not to love? We really do it up right. I can hardly believe that July 4th is just around the corner. This summer is really flying by... TODAY'S FREEBIE I wanted to make you something to enhance the celebration. So, I created a placemat that you can use at your cookout with activities for the kids to complete while you're finishing the grilling. It even has a...

Hey Reader, This week our favorite community ice cream shop opened up for the season...and the lines have been down the block! What a beautiful scene of families out enjoying time together...and a little ice cream...together. So much joy! It's often the little things that mean the most and stick as a core memory in a child's mind. I love so many things about summer, but mama ain't built for the heat. Let's just say...I haven't been my best self this week. Maybe these summer crafts will put me...

Hi Reader, June is filled with all kinds of fun holidays that lend very well to family craft time! Some of them you may have heard of (like Flag Day and Father's Day) and some you probably never knew existed...like Drive in Movie Day and Hug Your Cat Day. Joel and his kitty, Link. They're quite the pair. Just a minute...I'll be right back. Thought I'd get a few cuddles in with my cat, Zelda, now. 😊 TODAY'S FREEBIE Father's Day is just around the corner. We have several DIY card ideas on the...

Hey Reader, I never thought of myself as a beach person. I'm a fair skinned red-head who can't be in the sun for long or I fry. But there's just something about the sound of the waves, the sensation of the ocean breeze, the pure joy at seeing dolphins jumping in the water...it's definitely my happy place. And whether you have a beach trip planned during summer vacation or not, it can be your happy place too with the fun crafts I'm about to share. TODAY'S FREEBIE One of my favorite grab and go...

Hey Reader, It's no secret that I live and breath kids crafts...but the absolute best kind are the ones that turn into hours of imaginative play too. That's my jam!!! So today will be all about my favorite creative make and play ideas... TODAY'S FREEBIE I love it when I can let you in on a craft that's in the works but hasn't been released to the public yet...a little bonus for being a part of this community. Today's freebie is something that I've been thinking about for awhile and finally...

Hey Reader, I'm not a fan of bugs...unless they're the craft kind. And then they're totally awesome...so much room for imagination! The cutest bug you'll ever see-our dog, Pudding, as a butterfly So, today's email will be all about bug crafts! πŸͺ²πŸžπŸπŸ›πŸ¦—πŸ¦Ÿ TODAY'S FREEBIE Did you hear that there's about to be a swarm of cicadas emerging. It doesn't sound like much fun (for us or the cicadas)...but lucky for you I have the perfect craft. This bug craft template is no longer free on the website, but...