Kids mess

Kids can be a pain and cause a huge mess sometimes, but that’s what makes them, well, kids. They like to experiment with things, such as putting hairdryers in the sink or even washing Dad’s laptop in the shower. But research shows that messy children make better learners, and toddlers actually learn words for non-solid foods better when getting messy in a highchair. So it may be best to embrace your kids’ messes, at least while they’re still toddlers.

You may think it's impossible to keep the area clean when you're crafting with kids. Paint, glue, and beads (don't forget the glitter) will inevitably get in places you weren't expecting. However, we're here to help you make your clean up time easier. After reading Crafting with Kids: 5 Tips to Keep Messy Projects Clean, you aren't going to worry that the paint won't come out of your sweater, because the paint won't even be on your sweater! It's all about being careful in your crafting space…

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this is one of mine! I read Jessica Sprague's blog today and she asked the question "What is your FAVOURITE photo and why?" As you all would know, that is a seriously HARD question for a scrapbooker and lover of photography. But I have to say, this photo is THE one that immediately came to mind. I have always loved this photo and it was taken back in 2006 when my last little boy was just a toddler. This photo is a favourite because it represents what scrapbooking is to me. I didn't growl…

I like cleaning up messes – said no mom ever, most especially me. But, making a mess is important to children’s brain development. It is not making the mess, really, but playing with the different textures, scents, and sounds that makes those important neural connections. But it often does makes a mess. We can be...

This is what happens when you´re playing with fingercolors.