Category: DIY Fun

Our Oliver is quite the character. He is so particular about what he wears that recently, asking him to get dressed in the morning has gotten kind of ugly. It ends with clothing strewn about his room, and one very unhappy 3-year-old rolling around on the floor, crying “These pants aren’t COOOOOOL!”  Recently, in an … Continue reading “DIY Fun: “Cool” Pants”

This week’s DIY Fun is so simple and adaptable for different ages. Milo came up with part of the game, and I added some rules and helped with the shapes… but he and Oliver really ran with it! Materials Needed: Large open concrete or blacktop space (like a driveway or paved area at an elementary … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Shapes Jump Game”

As much as I wish I had been creative enough to think of this myself, I can’t take full credit for this idea. I originally found this fantastic idea on Rhythm of the Home through Pinterest, and I knew it was a keeper. Hey, it involves mud and cooking utensils. What could be better for a bunch … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Outdoor Mud Kitchen”

Today’s DIY Fun is not for the weak. Or very young. Or for the person who left a comment on this blog post who seemed appalled that I would let my kids play with a giant ice cube without outfitting them with safety goggles. That’s not how we roll around here. Earlier this week, I … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Stairway Slide”

If you have a toddler, you know how essential busy-time is. Having something to keep the little one occupied while you need to complete a task (for me, this is most often dinner preparation) and keep an eye on him is a lifesaver. This one is good for toddlers who are old enough to keep from sticking … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Toddler Bean Bin”