It’s been one of those weeks where it feels like there’s more to do than there are hours to get it done (anyone relate?). But I’ve been slowly accumulating some fun and interesting links I’ve found. It’s a bit of an eclectic mix, but you might find something that inspires or interests you! Play a…
Last summer, my 10-year-old, asked me, “Do you think I’m learning?” It’s an interesting question, for sure, and unexpected, except that she loves checklists, planners, and grades, and struggles to adjust to summer break when school is out. Instead of answering her question directly, I asked my own series of questions. She didn’t learn any…
Did you know April is National Letter Writing Month? And snail mail is making a comeback! A lot today is digital. And in many ways, that’s amazing – that’s how I get to connect with all of you! But real, physical things are important too. There’s just something different about holding something tangible in your…
We can go months without hearing these words… …but then they crop up. And often they catch me off-guard. I’m bored. And it can be easy to respond with exasperation. “Really? You’re bored? I can find you more chores to do. Have you done… x, y, z?” And I truly believe it’s important to teach kids…
This adorable cat papercraft is easy to assemble – though young kids may need a hand with putting the main body together. And it looks super cute perched somewhere! This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. I love making 3D papercrafts – they really help inspire kids’ creativity, and they love…
Did you know printables & papercrafts were one of the big reasons I started Create in the Chaos back in 2015? At the time, I really struggled to find decent printables that 1) didn’t use up loads of color ink and 2) were exactly what I was looking for. I already had a good amount of design…
I’ve been making printables a long time. I remember using WordPerfect on our giant PC as a kid to make fun things for my little brother and I. (We even made a Star Wars newspaper.) And I’ve been making all sorts of them professionally for over 10 years – papercrafts, workbooks, planners, and so many others. When I…
We take a bit of an unorthodox approach to screen time. My kids play outside a lot. Even when we lived in the desert and had a tiny backyard, they spent so much time out there – running, playing, building sandy-mud structures, and even creating their own worlds as they walked around and talked to each…
I’ve been itching for something to keep my hands busy in the evenings when we hang out as a family or watch a show together. I’d thought about picking up my crochet hook again, but when I went to dig out my yarn I stumbled across some felt I had stashed away. I started fiddling…
We went through quite a cold spell here in early January. Then we had a few glorious weeks of warm, nearly spring-like weather. And now we’re getting rain nearly every day. Not that I’m complaining too much! After living in the desert where we got somewhere between 2-4 inches of rain per year, getting that much…
Dragons have taken kids’ worlds by storm, and for good reason. These mystical, mysterious creatures fly, breathe fire, and often, in fiction, have a depth of feelings that betrays their tough exterior. Strong and fierce on the outside, children’s books have turned them brave and heroic on the inside. And there really is something magical…
Drawing is a wonderful activity for kids of ALL ages! Whether your child is just a beginner or they’re an advanced artist – or even if they can’t draw at all – you’ll find something on this list that’s helpful for them. And it can be a great activity to do with your kids. (Intimidated…