Making “Magic Reindeer Food” adds a little excitement to the holiday season. It’s a simple tradition that can be started with your family, created as a gift, or provide reassurance for children traveling during the holiday season. This magic food helps guide Santa and his reindeer to find you on Christmas Eve. It can be… Read More Magic Reindeer Food
November becomes a reminder of what we are thankful for all year long. Similar to the Thankful Pumpkin last year, I bring you the Thankful Turkey craft. It’s a hands on craft to do with your little (and not so little) ones. Keeping with the gratitude theme, it’s also used as a teaching tool in many… Read More Thankful Turkey Craft
This post may contact affiliate links. This Mama Needs Chocolate is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Over the summer I was on the hunt for centerpieces for my mom’s surprise 70th… Read More DIY Mason Jar Centerpiece
No people were hurt in the making of this Heart Attack. You’re probably thinking, heart attack? That’s not very Valentine’s Day like. A Valentine’s Day Heart Attack is actually the contrary. It is a family tradition that teaches and shares love. Here’s how it works. You’ll need 14 hearts for each child or participant. The… Read More How To Make A Valentine’s Day Heart Attack
Last year around this time I was racking my brain for something creative to bring to my son’s preschool for their holiday party. I was looking for something fun and cute that the kids would love, but let’s be serious I was also looking for something that wouldn’t take forever to make. This DIY snowman… Read More Snowman Donuts: DIY Christmas Treats For School
As we enter the month of November we are reminded to be more thankful. I’ve seen photo challenges or daily posts on social media, with people displaying what they are thankful for each day of November leading up to Thanksgiving day. Think about the ways you teach thanks in your family. How were you taught? Do… Read More Thankful Pumpkin
Fall is such a great time of year so I’ve gotten together with some of my fav bloggers to put together the ultimate list of fall fun! Make sure to check out all of the awesome posts below and get inspired for fall fun! Fall Fun for Little Ones – Travels with Tots Fall is… Read More The Very Best In Fall Food, Fun, & Fashion
If you’re like me you are on the lookout for activities to do at home that will help keep your child entertained and learning. I am mom to a 4 year old that is always on the go. I am also mom to a 4 month old. When presented with the challenges of being mom… Read More DIY Pumpkin Playdough
I’m always looking for new arts and craft activities to try with my son, especially ones that are simple to do one handed (baby in the other). He loves to try new things…and constantly ask for the activities he already loves. Making foam paint is an easy homemade activity, with ingredients that you very likely… Read More Homemade 3 Ingredient Foam Paint
Being home for the summer I was in search of activities to be done at home in order to keep my son busy. Being hands on and staying active are things he thrives on. For his birthday he received sidewalk chalk paint. It was a fun, new way to decorate the driveway. Just add water… Read More DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint