Masha Eretnova

Summer is long. Beautiful, but long. And if you’ve ever found yourself Googling “things to do with kids that don’t involve a screen” at 10am on a Tuesday in July, you are not alone. This Build a Fish craft for kids is exactly the kind of activity you need in your back pocket — simple … Read more

Looking for a colorful statement that you can DIY in an afternoon? This rainbow flower wreath is a perfect wall art, table centerpiece, or a massive home decor piece that is perfect for Mother’s Day, summer, and birthday parties! Supplies Needed Supplies are minimal and budget-friendly, and if you are a crafter, you probably have … Read more

Father’s Day is coming up fast, and if you’ve got kids who want to make something special for Dad (or Grandpa!), you’re in the right place. These ideas run the gamut from simple printables to hands-on crafts that involve paint, salt dough, popsicle sticks, and little fingerprints. All are free, most take under an hour, … Read more

Flower crafts work year-round but hit different in summer — and if you’re reading this around Mother’s Day, almost every project on this list makes a beautiful handmade gift. Tissue paper, construction paper, and so on. Flowers are one of the best things to make in the summer and you can make them from almost … Read more

Handprint crafts are one of those things that seem simple but end up being the ones you actually keep. These are all summer-themed — pineapples, jellyfish, flamingos, sea creatures — and most need nothing beyond paint, paper, and whatever you have in the craft drawer. Kids can do most of the work themselves, and you … Read more

Toddlers and summer crafts are a match made in heaven — everything is colorful, nothing needs to be perfect, and the messier it gets the more fun they’re having. These projects use simple supplies like paper plates, paint, egg cartons, and popsicle sticks, so there’s no special shopping trip required. Pick one for a quiet … Read more

If your kids have never made a junk journal before, this is the perfect place to start, and a camping trip is the perfect place to do it. A camping junk journal combines a simple craft with outdoor exploration, and the result is something kids actually want to hold onto. No screens, no batteries, no … Read more

Every parent who has ever packed a bag for a camping trip knows the moment: you’ve driven two hours, set up the tent, and within twenty minutes someone is bored. The outdoors are right there, but boredom and a habit to have a screen somewhere near still finds a way in. A set of camping … Read more

Screens off. Fresh air on. If you’ve ever tried to pull kids away from a device and out into the actual outdoors, you know it takes more than a good pep talk, it takes a plan. A camping scavenger hunt for kids gives them something to do the moment they step outside, and the best … Read more