Author Archives: KidZui

Scrap Art for Kids

I rarely throw anything away, especially when it comes to re-using and re-purposing items for craft projects.  Normally when the kids and I craft, we craft with a purpose, whether it be something to hang on the wall, something to … Continue reading

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Little Pleasures: Finding Time for Me Time

Do you ever have days when you feel like an abysmal failure? Days when everything is like a comedy of errors only you’re not laughing? Days when you get absolutely nothing done around the house AND you get surly with … Continue reading

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Earth Day Activity: How to Make Seed Balls

Looking for a fun and educational Earth Day activity? How about making some wildflower seed balls? This simple gardening project is sure to delight all ages, plus it’s a unique way to spread some green love over our beautiful planet. … Continue reading

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Barbie Games for Kids

Barbie is as wildly popular today as she was 50 years ago when she was introduced.  But she now takes on many forms, and the makers are careful to hold Barbie up to high standards of female equality while providing … Continue reading

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Homemade Easter Treats for Kids

Are you going to a potluck, hosting an Easter party, or just looking for some yummy homemade Easter treats for your kids that do not involve Peeps or cupcakes? This Easter-inspired dirt-in-a-cup recipe is so simple to make that with … Continue reading

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Celebrate Spring with this Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Berry lovers, rejoice! Strawberry season is officially here. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a refreshingly sweet-tart salad starring the queen of all berries.  Enjoy this strawberry spinach salad recipe!

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Holly Hobbie Games

Did you know that Holly Hobbie is a real-life person?  She was an artist for the American Greeting Card Corporation who created a wildly popular character in the 1970s that was intended to be nameless, but became known around the … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Curiosity Cycle by Jonathan Mugan

Let’s face it. Computers rule the world, and we just live in it. And if you don’t agree with that statement now, you will in ten years. Twenty for sure. Is your child prepared to live succeed in a world … Continue reading

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Dreams Do Come True: Making a Vision Board

Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means….It’s vision board time! If you’ve never created a vision board (a.k.a. treasure map), you’re in for a real treat. Why? Because vision boards are all about dreaming, and … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day Lunch for Kids

Little Leprechauns are bound to love this delicious St. Patrick’s Day lunch whether they enjoy it at home or you pack it for them for school.

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