We have a big magnolia tree in our backyard. It has really cool large leaves. The leaves are large enough to be used to create a toy car ramp. In a moment I will share with you how we recently made a ramp with a leaf from the tree. First let me say that if you don’t happen to the leaves from a magnolia tree available to you, you could use another type of large leaf to create you car ramp for the science experiments....

How to make lovebirds embroidery There are two ways that you can turn a coloring page into an embroidery pattern. The first is using a lightbox, which is what we did below. A lightbox allows you to trace over the coloring page onto the fabric using an embroidery pen (the ink disappears with water). The second way is to print the coloring page in reverse onto t-shirt transfer paper, and then iron the image onto the fabric....

Supplies for Recycled Easter Container: recycled container – this is a frosting tub white cardstock paper cotton ball scissors, markers glue – glue dots work great Instructions: Measure your white paper around your container. With your scissors, cut the paper to fit the length around the whole container. Leave a few inches of the paper extra long for the bunny’s ears to point out long. Using glue, attach the paper around the container....

Here are Lucy and I crafting for fall with Thankful Turkeys: We will be showcasing our Craftspiration videos all year long to celebrate holidays and events throughout the year. Yippee! **Looking for more Thanksgiving decorations? I’m sharing 15 Chic Fall Decoration Ideas over at Babble.

Skip the coffee shop drive through this fall and try this homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe! Just perfect for a chilly fall evening! This Pumpkin Spice Latte is so easy to make and ready in less than 10 minutes! All you need is: milk, canned pumpkin puree, brewed coffee, vanilla extract, a bit of sugar and last but not least….pumpkin pie spice. You can add extra some ice cream, if preferred!...

You can make these with all your friends, having a little bracelet making party. Then pass them around and share your creations. For the full tutorial, I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how we’re making and sharing fun Rainbow Friendship Bracelets for St. Patrick’s Day!

I combine fresh pineapple, banana, light coconut milk, and ice in a blender and mix until smooth. It is that easy! This smoothie is great for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. If you can’t lounge at the pool every day or go on a tropical vacation-make this Pineapple, Banana, Coconut Smoothie. It is the next best thing. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks 1 large banana, cut into chunks 1/2 cup light coconut milk 1/2 cup ice...

Supplies for Pipe Cleaner Heart-Shaped Love Goggles: 3 pipe cleaners per pair of glasses scissors Yup, that’s it…I love easy crafts!) Bend 1 pipe cleaner in half into a V shape. Bend the 2 ends together and twist to form the heart indent. Repeat for a second heart. Cut a small 1/2 inch piece of pipe cleaner. Use this to attach the two hearts together at the eye glasses “rim”....

These Easter egg flowers are simple to craft and make a bright and beautiful bouquet! With only 2 supplies, you’ll have a colorful display in minutes. They are super simple and can brighten up your home for spring. Supplies for Easter Egg Flower Bouquet: plastic eggs green pipe cleaners Instructions: There’s a few ways to create your bouquet – by choosing the colors of plastic eggs that will work best with your home decor....

You might have noticed by now that I am way into mixing art time with playtime. My boys loved this technique: using a (washable) toy to apply paint to paper. We used some old toy cars to roll in paint and then make a fun painting. Another bonus: using unusual paint brushes makes unique paintings. Project Materials: A car, or other washable toy Washable paint Paper Paint brush (optional) Palette of some sort (we used a plate)...

The only things left to remind me of Winter were the slight chill in the breeze that blew through the crack in my kitchen window and the vegetables I held in my hands. No, I didn’t want Winter to stick around for even one more day, but I felt I could offer one last bowl of steamy, soothing root vegetable soup as I said farewell and ushered Spring in with open arms....

Supplies for Sticky Note Window Pictures: sticky notes – in all shapes, sizes, and colors crayons – optional Hand the kids a pile of sticky notes in all sorts of colors and shapes, and let them create! That’s it! The possibilities are endless for what they might come up with. Shapes, designs, stories! These sticky notes can be used again and again. They can be torn into different pieces and shapes, re-stuck into different pictures, and written or colored on....

We have always enjoyed making pretzels at home, preparing the dough and counting down the minutes ’till they are freshly baked out of the oven. Then I have stumbled upon a big secret tip that took everything to a new level….suddenly it was so much quicker and easier to make pretzels! What if I tell you that you don’t have to worry about making your dough, knead and everything and still have these perfect pretzel bites?...

This is a great dinner for the kids to help with too, super simple. They’ll love to roll up those crescent rolls and watch them bake in the oven. Yum, ready for an easy family meal! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1 lb. ground turkey 1 Italian seasoning packet (2 tablespoons) – or 1 dry italian dressing packet 1 cup cream cheese (8 oz.) 24 crescent rolls from a can – the above ingredients can make up to 24 rolls...

My four-year-old loves gadget printing, especially when the potato masher is involved! Be sure you choose items from the recycling bin or ones that are easily washable. Supplies: large drawing paper or construction paper (we used 12″ x 18″) washable tempera paint paper plate for paint palette various objects for printing – kitchen tools, lids, Legos, straws, sponges, etc. scissors, glue stick Instructions: Cut a large heart from white paper....

Using paper plates and yarn, make a super sunny display! These make any day bright and cheery. Find the full instructions for this Summer Solstice Yarn Weave over at Seattle’s Child Magazine. Be sure to visit their Making Home section for family-friendly ideas!

First up, our Captain. He was awesomely entertaining. He kept changing hats randomly. Right at the beginning, Jordan mentioned to me that our driver had on a super sweet hairpiece. I thought no way, that was his hair. But 10 minutes later he faked us all out and took off his “hair”, replacing it with yet another fancy hat. He had us all doing disco moves and anytime he’d see another Ride the Ducks tour, he’d squirt them with his squirt gun....

Head over to the Family Crafts channel at About.com. Lisette of Where Imagination Grows is sharing how we can make a set of these spooktacular wood sliced pumpkins for Halloween!

Custom Vases: Create these custom vases that would look so pretty on any tabletop! DIY Paper Spider Mums: How gorgeous are these spring inspired paper flowers from live laugh rowe? Room & Board Inspired Vases: With a little paint and a few science flasks you can create these pretty vases from View From The Fridge! Washi Tape Flower Vase: Who doesn’t love washi tape? Use it to make this cute flower vase from recycled materials!...