Check out these Valentine Critters! Made with sweet mandarin oranges for the best Valentine's Day card.
I received the supplies from Wonderful Halos to make the craft
Valentine's Day will be here soon and the kids will be busy creating their Cards for Valentine's Day exchanges at their Valentine's Day Parties at school. Most kids head to the store with their parents and pick out a box of premade Valentine's cards. Then mom or dad grabs a bag of candy. Once at home, the process of stuffing the candy into the card and having the child sign their name begins. So the child can stuff the Valentine's Day card into a box with many similar cards.
This year skip the store-bought Valentine's Day cards for kids and instead make a healthy homemade Valentine's Day card with the kids. This Healthy DIY Valentine’s Day Craft is so simple to make and only requires some school supplies and a bag of sweet Wonderful Halos mandarin oranges. You probably have most of the school supplies at home. If not, the craft supplies are inexpensive and easy to find at most discount stores or office supply stores. The Halos oranges can be found at the grocery store.
Grab some Wonderful Halos Oranges and let the fun begin
This adorable Valentine's craft is so easy to make! Depending on the age of the child creating the craft, you may not even have to help them. For younger children, you might have to help with the cutting of the card shapes. Using Halos in crafts is smart and healthy! Last year I made cute Snowmen with Wonderful Halos and they were so fun to make. Of course, the best part was eating the snowmen.
A healthy Homemade Valentine's card is a great idea for school Valentine's parties. Most school holiday parties are filled with way too much sugar, so having a healthy food option at the party is always a smart idea. That way kids can reach for a healthy snack before they load up on all that sugar.
Wonderful Halos Mandarins are
+ Delicious
+ Loaded with vitamin C
+ Healthy
+ A nutritious snack
+ Contain fiber
+ Easy to peel
+ Sweet
+ Seedless
You might be thinking that this mandarin oranges craft card creation is too heavy for the Valentine's Day exchange box. If that is the case these cute animal cards made from sweet oranges can be placed on the holiday food table or on each child's school desk. Another idea for the DIY Halos Valentine's craft is to trace and cut out the shapes that are needed to make the animal cards. Then place them in a craft bag along with the instructions and the mandarin orange. Then the child can create the delicious craft project at home.
Supplies needed to create the Mandarin Valentine's Day Craft
+ Halos mandarins
+ Colored, white, and black heavy paper or cardstock
+ Scissors
+ Hole punch
+ Glue stick
+ Black marker
+ Scissors
+ Adhesive dots
Parents will love this healthy homemade Valentine's Card craft
As a parent, I would love my child to receive this healthy Valentine's card craft project. That way when my child comes home from school with a bag filled with candy, I would be able to offer them a healthy snack. We know that our children have probably already consumed way too many sweets at school. The Halos Valentine’s Day Craft will hopefully distract them from eating all that candy that was included with the other cards.
So head to the store and buy the supplies to make the Healthy DIY Valentine’s Day Craft With Wonderful Halos. Make sure you grab an extra bag or 2 of the Halos mandarin oranges. So you can munch on the sweet orange fruit while making the animal cards. These oranges are so delicious and taste like candy but they are a healthy snack. Kids love Halos!
Summer is almost here and these craft kits will keep teens busy. They may just spend less time on devices.
It seems like my boys just went back to school and now in two weeks school will be over. Summer break will be here and the boys will need something to do that does not involve electronic devices. While I don't mind that my boys play free online gamesor video games, I just don't want them on their computers all day. So I looked into activities for teens that don't require cell phones or other electronics. I discovered some craft kits that teens will enjoy.
These craft kits for teens are made for 6 years and above but I know that my teen boys will love them. The crafts kits for kids that I discovered are also ones that I will enjoy making with the boys. These unique children's craft kits also make a finished product that is very useful. I always select the craft kits for my boys based on if we will use the finished product as I don't need more clutter in my house.
It's So Me® Tie-Dye Tubs
My boys recently learned how to tie-dye at school. One of their teachers did a school project with tie-dye. This teacher had the students bring in white clothing items that the kids wanted a tie-dye pattern on. The suggested items to bring in were white shirts, white socks, and white face masks. My sons had a blast turning the white clothing into works of art.
So I knew that my boys would enjoy having fun with tie-dying at home. While I could buy all the individual supplies needed for tie-dying, I loved that I discovered a craft kit that had everything that my boys would need to tie-dye a t-shirt or other white items. This cool tie-dye kit came with a tote bag so the boys could make me a cool bag. With the leftover dye, the boys can make some awesome shirts.
Transform an adjustable backpack, hair accessories, or tote and any ordinary fabric into a tie-dye masterpiece with these all-inclusive kits from It’s So Me®! From trendy twists to sweet stripes, stylish sunbursts, and more — use the fully-illustrated instructions to learn how to personalize a new trendy accessory, or any plain fabric, with tons of to-dye-for projects! Just find your design, add water, apply the dye in the included tub, then set and dry! The tie-dye colors work best on 100% cotton and will remain vibrant by following the care tips included.
I selected the rock craft kit simply because I love using decorative painted rocks in my yard. Last year when I was trying to prevent the Covid-Slide in my kids, I had my boys paint some rocks for me. I loved the way the rocks look in my front yard. So I decided to get a craft kit for rock painting for my boys.
This rock art craft kit included rocks in many different shapes, stencils, and paint. So I had no need to go rocking hunting in my neighborhood. No, I was not going to take rocks from my neighbors. We have a lot of trails around us that have rocks on them. So I love the fact that this rock art kit had some cool rocks in it that were even better than the ones that I could find at stores.
My boys will enjoy making their mom some cool painted rocks as they know how much joy they bring to me. The painted rocks are a creative way to make my yard look nice for the summer. I spend a lot of time in my backyard in the summer. Even more so now that I expanded my southwest desert garden.
Transform ordinary stones into colorful works of art with the Made by Me Rock Art kit! Use vibrant paint colors to create cool designs that make a statement for and express your artistic eye. Create cool eye-catching rock art effects by adding shimmery glitter glue details and metallic tattoos for one-of-a-kind creations.
Cooking food is always a great summer craft for teens. Not only do they get to eat some delicious food but they are getting experience in the kitchen. Teens need to learn how to cook so they won't be eating ramen and cereal when they have a place of their own. So whether your teen is an experienced chef or just learning how to use the microwave, the eat2explore Summer Box is a craft that will get teens to try recipes from around the world. Maybe they might start cooking dinner more often.
This limited-edition box is only available May 30th-June 30th, 2021, and it’s free for new subscribers. eat2explore’s subscription box service brings the food of different countries (18 countries/regions like Italy, Mexico, Greece, etc.) straight to your kitchen table. It provides tools for families to cook together, learn and dine on different cuisines and cultures. Once kids are done exploring the country, they’ll love they can track their "travels" with a sticker on their eat2explore passport and collect country flag pins. eat2explore provides easy-to-follow recipes and a shopping list to purchase proteins and vegetables of your choice, as well as including hard-to-find spices and sauces.
The Summer Box includes the following recipes: Honey Soy Chicken Skewers with Caprese Salad, Grilled Asian Steak in Lettuce Wrap, Grilled Salmon with Kale Salad, and Summer Peach Cobbler. Each recipe has a vegetarian option. eat2explore’s Summer Box can be purchased as a stand-alone box for $25, or it’s free for new subscribers. Check out a different eat2explore box that my boys checked out a couple years ago HERE. The food that we created was so delicious.
Available at www.eat2explore.com, and select boxes available on Amazon.
So if you are looking for ideas to keep your kids busy this summer that don't involve smartphones or computers, these are some of the craft kits that I discovered. My boys are excited to check out these crafts and create some awesome gifts for mom. I am excited to try the food that my boys will be creating and the rock art will look very nice in my backyard.
I received several items from Deflecto to facilitate this post
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Ribbons, tags, crafting supplies are easily put away in clear, sleek, easy to access storage. With tools to make storing your art and craft supplies that much easier, erasing the clutter, and not taking up an enormous amount of space, Deflecto is here to help you with all of your organizational needs. Deflecto’s mobile products are easy-to-access and move around to take with you wherever you need to go. The products have clear sides, allowing you to be able to see what is stored. Deflecto.
If you lived with me, you would know that I am not into crafting or even wrapping presents. In fact, the job of holiday decorating is my husband's job and he won't let me help. So why would I want to host a gift-giving party? Well, I do like parties and the Deflecto craft and storage products are simply amazing.
When I first laid eyes on Deflecto's organizational products, I knew that I had to have them to help me organize my home. One of the rooms in my home that I had in mind for the unique Deflecto storage containers was my photo studio. When I first created my photo room, 2 years ago, it was pretty organized but as my website grew, so did the products that I needed to take pictures of. So my photo props also started to grow. As I wanted the photos that I use in my articles to be unique. So I accumulated more silk flowers and kitchen items. So I knew that I needed help with my storage and organizational needs. These containers would help me with my creativity.
Another area that I have in mind for the Deflecto craft storage products is my new coffee bar. I have many items in my coffee bar area that would be great for these clear containers. The Rotating Carousel Organizer would be perfect for coffee beans, sweeteners, coconut coffee creamer, and more. This unique storage product includes 9 removable clear canisters on a lazy susan base. So I could easily grab what I needed for my cup of coffee.
The Gift Giving Party
I was gifted the Deflecto storage containers so I could have a party and show them to my friends. Well, I was not able to have a party due to the increase of Covid cases in my town. So I made a video for my friends to watch. The video showed my excitement for the Deflecto craft containers and how easy they are to use for crafts storage and more. I was excited to show how creative these containers were. I showed my friends how I used the Deflecto Rotating Carousel Organizer for my coffee bar and how I used the 3 Stackable Caddy Organizers for my photo prop items. I really love the Deflecto Stack 'N Go Caddy Wheel Base as it makes the storage units portable.
I also received an Expandable Marker Accordion for the party. This unique craft storage product holds 80 markers and would be great for my boys to use for school projects. The lid of this container is so easy to remove and put back on.
Here are the products that I showed to my friends. All of the Deflecto craft and storage products can be purchase on Amazon and at places that sell craft items.
The Deflecto Caddy Organizer, Stackable comes with three compartments. The three clear containers offer three different sizes (small, medium, and large), giving you a variety of storage options.
+ Great for on-the-go storage items such as stamps, ink pads, buttons, and more
+ Multiple units can be conveniently stacked and locked using the lift and lock feature
+ Removable storage containers feature hinged, snap-tight lids for your convenience
The Deflecto Wheel Base for the Caddy organizers makes it easy to move your craft supplies across the room or to a friend's house.
+ Moving supplies has never been easier! Whether you're moving supplies across the room or across town, the Caddy Wheel Base makes it easy to take everything with you
+ "Lift & Lock" tabs secure multiple Stackable Caddy Organizers to the wheelbase so you can take all your items with you; It's like putting your entire workroom on wheels!
+ Swivel Casters provide easy movement on carpet and hard floors allowing you to move an entire stack of supplies safely and easily
+ Wheelbase works best with 5-10 Caddy Organizers and can hold up to 200 lbs. of supplies so that nothing gets left behind!
+ Store your Caddy stack under a table, desk, or in a closet. When you're ready to work, simply roll out the entire stack and grab what you need!
The Deflecto Rotating Carousel Organizer includes six 3" and three 6" removable canisters that will keep your small craft supplies organized and within reach! Ideal for storing glitter pens, embellishments, decorative tape, beads, and more.
+ 360-degree spin! Conveniently rotates in either direction to give you easy access to your arts and crafts supplies; Item measures 11 1/8"W x 6 5/8"H x 11 1/8" D
+ Clear, full-view canisters allow you to see your supplies at a glance so you can find what you need quickly; Snap-tight lids keep small supplies secure and prevent them from spilling out
+ Get organized and stay organized! Carousel organizer makes it easy to keep your items neatly arranged so you can work on your projects without worrying about cleaning up the mess
+ Ideal for use in your home, office space, craft room, or classroom! Our rotating storage organizer makes it easy to focus on the project, not the clutter!
The Deflecto Expandable Marker Accordion stores your favorite markers, pens, brushes, or other long-stemmed arts and crafts supplies in this practical and innovative marker organizer! Holds up to 80 items providing enough space for your entire collection.
+ Unique design allows you to unfold the unit into 4 storage sections, each with room for up to 20 markers, so you can easily see and access all your items
+ Features a locking lid with carrying handle so you can easily take your markers with you; Clear lid snaps in place to keep items secure
+ Compact design allows the unit to sit on a desk, as well as on a shelf or in a craft supplies closet without taking too much space
+ Ideal for keeping your markers organized and within reach in a home office, kid’s room, craft room, or creative space, as well as providing on-the-go storage for your favorite coloring items
The Deflecto home storage products are truly unique products that have so many uses beyond crafts. You can use the canisters to store baking supplies or cake decorating supplies. The multipurpose craft containers can be used for at home school supplies or for office items. I have seen creative photos on Instagram showing these home craft containers being used in the bathroom for makeup items and in the garage for workbench things like nails or screws. The multi sizes of containers allow you to clean up the clutter and keep it organized. The uses for these storage containers are endless and I am sure that I will think of more creative ways to use them. To purchase these awesome containers, click on the below links.
I received a sample from Diamond Art Club to facilitate this post. With millions of Americans staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are wondering how to keep themselves occupied. If you are like me, you are tired of everyone watching television and playing on their computers of devices. You may have brought out the board games or started a jigsaw puzzle and those are starting to get boring. I bet you are tired of the mess that kids have made with crafts like making slime or worse yet, having to get the slime out of the carpet. So how are we supposed to keep everyone entertained at a time that we can not leave the house? A fun screen-free craft kit that protects the eyes All the internet surfing and binge-watching TV shows can put a considerable strain on the eyes and the body so it is good to walk away from the screen time. So have your family use their time of boredom to create a beautiful work of art that they can hang on the wall. This craft kit can keep the kids entertained and they can make a creative picture for mom while mom gets some quiet time. I don't know about you but as a mom, I am busier than ever during this stay at home time and have no clue how it feels to be bored. Between homeschooling and cleaning up the kitchen, I am worn out. So I am glad that my boys are enjoying a fun art kit that keeps them busy and keeps the house quiet so I can do my work.
The Diamond Art Club makes affordable craft kits that you can do mess-free painting with "diamonds" and the result is a pretty picture. I selected a picture of a butterfly that was a simple art kit but so cool looking. The Diamond Art Club has a huge selection of sparkle art kits so I am sure you will find one that will please your eyes and will be a perfect work of art to hang on your wall. The craft kit from Diamond Art Club was easy for my boys to understand and was a perfect quarantine activity to keep my boys busy. We choose to set the "diamond" painting kit up on the dining room table so the family could join in on the fun. Like a puzzle, this kit can be enjoyed over several hours or days. Since my boys have online school in the morning, they are designing my beautiful butterfly picture a little bit each day. So I love that this crafting kit is keeping them busy every day. The boys take turns sticking the colored pieces on the canvas.
A mess-free paint by number craft kit
If you have ever done paint by number coloring page then you will quickly learn how to apply the different colors on the painting. The kit includes everything that you need to diamond paint. The canvas has coded spaces that match the different Color-Coded Rhinestones. The process is simple as it is a process of using a special applicator to stick the rhinestones onto the canvas.
It’s an easy craft to learn, affordable, and fun for the whole family.
My one son told me that sticking the color pieces onto the butterfly canvas was super easy. Each day, I enjoyed seeing the progress of my work of art. My boys have decided that they will complete this picture by Mother's day and it will be my present. I am excited to see what the finished project will look like. Once they finish the butterfly picture, I might just have to order another kit so the boys can create a picture for their dad or for their bedroom wall. The Diamond Art Club has a wide selection of painting kits from beautiful portraits, landscapes, cartoon characters, and even ones that will look awesome in my kitchen.
Check out this month of goodies in the Gramma in a Box
I received a Gramma in a Box to facilitate this post.
Every month my boys get a fun craft box of make and eat sweet treats from Gramma. This monthly subscription box for kids is one that my boys really enjoy. My boys love that they can decorate cookies and make other delicious treats without any help from mom. This food craft box is always so fun and of course, the treats are so fun to eat. Sometimes, the boys create the desserts by themselves and other times, I join in on the fun. Every month the box of treats has a different theme and this month the theme was Butterfly and Blossoms. When this box arrived, I opened up and got excited when I saw the butterfly cookies and all the pretty colors of frosting. I told the boys that I was going to help them decorate the cookies this month. I also told them that they would have to share the frosted butterfly cookies with me. I think cookies taste so much better when shaped like butterflies.
The monthly Gramma in a Box always includes baked cookies with frosting and sprinkles as well as two easy candy crafts to make. The monthly subscription box is always packed with enough ingredients to make up to 20 finished products. So there is always plenty of treats for the boys to share with mom and dad. I love the Step-by-step instructions with illustrations are included in the treat craft box as that makes it so easy for my boys to create the recipes without any help from mom. The box comes with almost everything that kids need to have fun cooking. The only supplies that the boys need to gather from the kitchen are usually spoons, plastic knives, and a bowl to melt the chocolate in. These boxes are so fun for everyone in the family. Gramma really puts a lot of love into these fun sweet craft boxes. These cookie craft boxes are a fun monthly activity for kids. Check out "How it Works" for more information.
Gramma does all the work. You have all the fun!
My boys and I had always have fun creating with the Gramma In A Box! This fun box had some delicious food crafts that were all so fun to make. Every Gramma food craft box always has unique treats in it. This monthly box was my favorite food craft box. I think the boys both agree that their favorite box was the Beach Party Treatsone from last year. My boys always look forward to discovering the theme of the month. Last month the theme was Easter treats and the month before that was for Saint Patrick's day. The month before that it was Valentine's day treats. The delicious cookie craft box always has frosting and sprinkles
The best part is eating the treats
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The Gramma in a Box subscription cookie craft boxes is so much fun. They are always a great craft activity for my boys. Each month I look forward to this special food craft time with my boys. My boys enjoy making and eating all the sweet treats. The cookies are always my favorite part of the craft boxes. The price of the subscription boxes are amazing and you can try out one box before committing to a monthly subscription. With my special coupon code10off,you can save $10 off your first box. That makes your first box only $10.00!
So you need to buy one of these awesome make and eat treat boxes for that special kid. To get the Gramma in a Box for June, make sure to order by June 3rd. Head over HEREto buy one of these amazing delicious food craft boxes and have some fun cooking time with your kids in the kitchen.
Everything (almost!) you need to decorate cookies and make 2 candy crafts (15 to 20 finished items each month). Taxes included - Free shipping anywhere in the contiguous U.S. Cancel any time use code 10off to save $10 off your first box
