Holiday

Disclosure :: we were thrilled to host our 2nd annual Spooktacular playdate to kick off the Fall season in Baton Rouge, and none of it would have been possible without our amazing community sponsors: Lil Bambinos Playtorium, Rapid Urgent Care, Matilda Jane--Jessica Charrier, Twinkle Entertainment, Chef Jeremy Coco, Clean Creations, Zoes Kitchen, Thee Heavenly Donuts, Crave Macarons, Cherliyn Haines Photography, The Photography by Tricia Eaton and McMains Children's Development Center.  We were so happy to see familiar faces and NEW faces for our second Halloween event. All of our littlest guests (and even parents!) showed up in their finest Halloween attire, and we must say the costumes were way too much fun. As soon as they hit the door, the kids were ready to...

  Happy Easter! We celebrate the Resurrection, Easter Bunny and Spring during this holiday by attending egg hunts and all sorts of outdoor events. Make a few more memories and family Easter traditions by incorporating crafts! Bunny Nose Great for Easter gifts for friends or classmates What you’ll need: Gray paint Small paintbrush Craft stick 3 white pipe cleaners 1 pink pom pom Hot glue gun   1. Paint your craft stick grey and let dry. 2. Wrap one pipe cleaner, centered, once around the top of the craft stick. 3. Twist the pipe cleaner once at the back and bend out again. 4. Repeat with two more pipe cleaners, centered and diagonal.       5. Hot glue a small amount around the pipe cleaners on the back of the craft stick. 6. Hot glue the pom pom to the top of the craft...

We all know LSU Football only belongs in Death Valley!!! Chance of rain...NEVER.  Happy April Fools' Day!

It's the Lenten season. If you are like me you begin thinking about what to give up some time after you’ve attended your fair share of Mardi Gras parades, but before the Ash Wednesday service. Traditionally, I usually give up a food – sodas, fried foods, or candy. One year I gave up cursing -- let’s just say that was a challenge. This year I thought I would look at Lent a little differently. What are some things I can give up that would benefit my children, my husband and my family? Here are a few things I plan on giving up this year for Lent (and maybe I will just keep a few): The overwhelming need to clean up...

Happy Valentine's Day! This holiday, while usually associated with flowers and chocolate, doesn't have to be only for adults! Get your kids of any age involved in the fun by making love-inspired crafts, either to give as gifts or to enjoy themselves.  Paper Roll Hearts Great for Homemade Valentine's Day cards or refrigerator art What you'll need: Paper roll Paint, red or pink Cardstock, pink or white Paper plate        1. Push the roll inward to make the top of the heart and pinch the bottom for the point. 2. Spread a layer of paint onto your plate.  3. Dip the roll in the paint and use as a stamp!     *My two and a half year old daughter loved this one! It was easy, had minimal mess and it kept her attention.     You can stamp as much or...