This pretty pouch takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

DIY goody bag: Candy pouches

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Easy ways to workout while home with kids

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Crafts

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

This funny little craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

DIY goody bag: Grass head

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This cute animal craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

DIY goody bag: Animal zipper charms

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This pretty hair accessory takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

DIY goody bag: Name hairpins

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If you can’t get out of the city, make the cottage come to you with this outdoorsy bash.

Throw A Cottage&#x2d;Themed Birthday Shindig!

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Parties: Throw a Hawaiian-themed celebration

From birthday party decorations and kid-friendly finger foods to the coolest kids party ideas, learn how to throw the best kids' birthday parties ever. 

Birthday parties

Use saltine crackers to create these scrumptious ice cream sandwiches that are perfect for hot summer days.

Make sweet-and-salty ice cream sandwiches

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There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Activities

Who says that ice cube trays are just for freezing water? These brilliant hacks take the household staple to a whole new level.

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Spend a messy afternoon making your own party pinata, a classic birthday party decoration and activity in one.

DIY Craft: Make a party pinata

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Pinkies up! Host an elegant garden&#x2d;inspired tea party to celebrate the ladies in your life.

Create Your Own Tea Party!

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What kid can resist the urge to play with squishy clay? Give in to the temptation and create these awesome clay crafts.

9 easy clay crafts for kids

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They're not just for jam anymore. Here are some brilliant new ways to use your old mason jars.

10 nifty mason jar ideas

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DIY decor: 13 easy and trendy home hacks 

8 easy DIY cookie packaging ideas for the holidays 

This awesome video shows you how to make yummy Lego gummy candy.

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9 ways Lego has changed since we were kids

Dad makes crazy cool Star Wars Lego costumes for his son

Blogs

This modern baby mobile is neutral enough to fit any decor.

DIY modern embroidery mobile

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Craft: How to make a duct tape zipper case 

9 festive fall crafts for school-age kids 

Sometimes, the home decor we love in stores is just a little out of our price range. Here are some smart home hacks that even kids can help with.

Home hacks: 13 easy DIY projects

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Home office: 8 professional organization tips

DIY project: Painted magazine-rack-turned-book-holder

Crafting for kids: DIY personalized tote bag

These five easy "let's get messy" games, crafts and activities will help expose your toddler to new textures and materials.

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

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Mini Jedi masters will love these Star Wars-themed crafts. With everything from Rainbow Loom patterns to Stormtrooper helmets, we've rounded up our favourite DIY projects you can work on as a family.

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11 stamps you can make with household items

11 awesome crafts you can make with a cardboard box

Add some funky patterns to your little ones’ basic T-shirts and pants using everyday household materials.

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We’re number one! Reward your kids for good deeds and jobs well done with these creative homemade prize ribbons. Craft expert Kalpna Patel shows you how to make them with this step-by-step video tutorial. <strong>Check out more <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/videos/">craft videos.</a></strong>

Watch super crafter Kalpna Patel show an easy prize ribbon craft for kids in our short video.

Prize ribbon craft for kids by Kalpna Patel

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Check out our favourite household hacks to combat sticky messes and keep toys germ&#x2d;free.

9 household hacks every parent should know

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IKEA hacks: 10 budget-friendly furniture DIYs

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DIY

DIY goody bag: Candy pouches

DIY goody bag: Grass head

DIY goody bag: Animal zipper charms

DIY goody bag: Name hairpins

Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

How to make sweet-and-salty ice cream sandwiches

11 cool ways to use an ice cube tray

DIY Craft: Make a party pinata

Create Your Own Tea Party!

Craft: DIY plant pegs

9 easy clay crafts for kids

10 nifty mason jar ideas

Make your own Lego gummy candy!

DIY modern embroidery mobile

DIY decor: 13 easy and trendy home hacks

5 sensory activities and crafts for kids

7 Star Wars crafts

11 stamps you can make with household items

Crafting for kids: Homemade prize ribbons

9 DIY household hacks every parent should know