Kids

14 Christmas Baking Ideas | The holiday season offers the perfect excuse to gather around the kitchen counter for some Christmas baking. In this post, we share our best tips for baking with kids, and we've rounded up the best Christmas treats the whole family will love. These recipes are simple, easy, and fun to decorate, and they taste good to boot! From sugar cookies, to holiday pretzels, to Santa hat cupcakes, to eggnog and ginberbread cookies, and more, there's a recipe here for everyone!

14 Christmas Baking Ideas the Whole Family Will Love

11 Easy Homemade Advent Calendars | Are you ready to count down the days until Christmas? Advent calendars have been a beloved Christmas tradition for centuries, and what better way to get you and your kids in the spirit than by making a DIY advent calendar? In this post, we share a list of tips and ideas to help you create your very own unique and memorable advent calendar with your kids or for someone special in your life like your BFF, boyfriend, or spouse.

Homemade Advent Calendars 101: 25 Tips and Ideas

2 Super Easy DIY Holiday Wreath Ideas | If you've ever wondered how to make your own wreath, you will be surprised at just how easy they are to create. Not only are they a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your holiday decor, but they also make wonderful gifts for family and friends. And they aren't just for Christmas! You can make a homemade wreath to hang on your front door in the summer, fall, winter, or spring. Click for our best wreath making tips plus 12 homemade ideas!

12 Super Easy DIY Holiday Wreath Ideas

7 Natural Remedies for Croup | Croup is a common infection in babies and young children that causes kids to have a loud cough that sounds like a seal barking. It tends to last a week, and it's almost worse at night and when your child is crying, so having a few home remedies up your sleeve is a must for moms and dads! In this post, we share signs and symptoms to watch for, and simple DIY tips and hacks to give kids relief when they need it most.

7 Natural Remedies for Croup (and When to See a Doctor)

8 Remedies to Relieve Itching & Discomfort | If you have school-aged children, certain viruses can cause skin rashes that result in itching and discomfort. In this post, we share symptoms to watch for along with natural home remedies to help your little one feel better sooner. From oatmeal baths, to sugar free popsicles, to baking soda soaks, there are lots of ways you can relieve itching and swelling using household products you already have in your pantry.

8 Chicken Pox Remedies to Relieve Itching & Discomfort

What To Do When Kids Talk Back: 6 Tips For Parents | Backtalking is a normal behavior for kids, tweens, and teens, but it can certainly be difficult to handle. Knowing the reason behind the behavior is the most important part -- is your child looking for attention, having trouble at school, or craving control during a difficult time? In this post, we share common causes children talk back, plus 6 ways to deal with kids when they are engaging in rude and disrespectful behavior.

What To Do When Kids Talk Back: 6 Tips For Parents

15 Easy Homemade Halloween Cookies To Make with Your Kids | Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, creating spooky treats with your kids is a guaranteed recipe for a fang-tastic time. In this post, we share baking tips for beginners, cookie baking hacks, plus our favorite Halloween cookie recipes to make with kids. Whether you're looking for complete recipes that are easy to make from scratch, or want to use Pillsbury cookie dough and focus on decorating, we've got you covered.

15 Easy Homemade Halloween Cookies to Make with Your Kids

5 Step-By-Step Quilting Tutorials for Beginners | If you want to know how to quilt, this post is for you. We're sharing everything you need to get started, including quilting essentials and step-by-step video tutorials to teach you how to make simple table runners, baby blankets, and then progress to your first full-sized quilt. We've also rounded up a list of 10 beginner quilting tips to help you learn about cutting, piecing, and basting, with links to all the supplies you'll need!

5 Step-By-Step Quilting Tutorials for Beginners

16 Fun and Easy Sleepover Ideas for Boys | Whether your son is having a sleepover with one or several friends, it's important to have a mix of games and activities ready to keep everyone happy and entertained. In this post, we share 16 ideas to inspire you, including a mix of indoor games and crafts, outdoor activities, and places you can go to burn off energy. Perfect for birthday parties, these ideas are easy to setup and super fun, ensuring a positive slumber party for everyone!

16 Fun and Easy Sleepover Ideas for Boys