Crafting With Toddlers

Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 14, 2023 | Conception 2 College , DIY , Toddler
You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your toddler, simple crafting is both educational and fun. Sure, they are going to make a mess, but they

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bird feeders

Make These Easy DIY Bird Feeders

By Amanda Roland | February 15, 2023 | Blog , DIY , Home Life
One of the best things about spring-time is being able to hear the birds chirping outside. Make your yard more inviting to our flying friends by making a bird feeder! Reuse your leftover plastic Easter eggs to make these easy DIY Bird Feeders! DIY Bird Feeders What you'll need: Plastic eggs String Peanut butter Birdseed

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felt flowers

Need An Easy Craft? Try Felt Flowers!

By Amanda Roland | February 15, 2023 | Blog , DIY , Happy Home
Looking for an easy craft to try this week? Try felt flowers! This craft requires only felt, hot glue and scissors, perfect for your older kiddos. Add these felt flowers to wreaths, headbands, bouquets and picture frames. Get creative! *this craft requires scissors and hot glue, so supervise younger children*  Rosebuds Cut felt into large,

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Valentine’s Day Treats

Three Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Treats

By Colleen McTiernan | February 2, 2023 | DIY , Forks & Spoons
From writing valentines to prepping delicious treats, getting your child ready for Valentine’s Day can be overwhelming. With class parties, doilies and cards galore, getting in the spirit to celebrate a day of “love” can be a struggle for all us parents. With February 14 fast approaching, keep these Valentine's Day Treats recipes in your

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kids crafts

Easy Kid’s Crafts to Make From At-Home Supplies!

By Camille Graham | January 24, 2023 | DIY , uncategorized
There are so many hours to fill in a day, especially during the spring, holiday or summer break, that we bet you’re contemplating just parking your kids in front of the TV for a Paw Patrol marathon and calling it a day. While every family has different needs and wants for their kids during summertime

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Teaching Inclusion to Our Children

Teaching Inclusion to Our Children Starts at Home

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | January 23, 2023 | Happy Home
By sheer definition, as defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word inclusion means “the act of including,” and to add on to that, “the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded.” Teaching inclusion to our children is so important, and it should start at home. It seems so

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popcorn recipes

5 Yummy Popcorn Recipes to Make for The Family!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | January 17, 2023 | Blog
January 19 is National Popcorn Day and we can’t get enough of those airy, salty, buttery and crunchy kernels of corn! In fact, according to Popcorn Boss, the United States is the world’s largest producer of popcorn! So, while we may not be able to venture out to our beloved movie theaters to get our

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rocky road ice cream

Make DIY Rocky Road Ice Cream At Home!

By Amanda Roland | December 26, 2022 | Blog , DIY , Forks & Spoons
Do you like Rocky Road Ice Cream just as much as we do? If so,  you can make your own at home with just a few ingredients! DIY Rocky Road Ice Cream You'll Need: Chocolate ice cream (if you only have vanilla, you can swirl in extra chocolate fudge)  Chopped walnuts and peanuts Mini marshmallows

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