Coffee Corner — keep kids busy

Do you need help coming up with some ideas of how to keep your kids entertained throughout the day? Whether or not your kids are in school learning, or at home doing school work, during the week, or weekends, it always seems the same. Kids need a lot to keep them entertained and busy. Now I am not meaning they need a lot of fancy toys, or computers and games. I know I did not have those growing up, and I stayed very busy. What kids sometimes need, is a little bit of direction of what to play.  Depending on...

We are in full Valentine's Day crafting mode over here in our house We have been working on kid approved crafts, decor ideas, and gifts for classmates. This one is a great idea that can check each one of these categories off your list. Whole wheat cinnamon salt dough ornaments. The wholewheat and cinnamon adds a bit of a rustic look, that I think adds a special touch. Now I know, you are probably wondering how this one craft can check every item off the list.  Well here a few ideas that you can use these for:   The craft...

Moms!! This craft is for you, if you are a mama to younger kids looking for a Valentines craft to do to keep your kids busy!!   Last weekend, we had mentioned that we were busy with projects. A lot of our family time, especially on cold days consist of trying new things that I can let you all know about. Not only is this work, and research, it also is a great bonding time with my girls. They love all things arts and crafts, and it is always a bonus if it makes a huge mess. Glitter; I think...