DIY Great Gatsby Inspired Hand-Painted Tennis Shoes – Tutorial

My very talent sixteen year old niece, Dayna, created these adorable painted tennis shoes.  What a fun pair of unique shoes to wear when school starts back up!  So if it’s too hot and humid outside, why not come inside and make your own pair?  You can always play around with the design or color …

Low-Cost Kids Crafting Classes

Looking for some low cost activities for your children this summer?   Michaels’ is offering a “Passport to Imagination” program, it’s a seven-week series of in-store educational craft classes for children ages 5 and up. From June 17 through Aug. 2 in all U.S. Michaels stores, participants will join a worldwide voyage to learn about the seven continents …

10 Special Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

10 Special Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Welcome to February!  Do you have your Valentine’s Day plans in place?  Maybe you are running out of ideas and getting tired of the same old thing every year.  I know that I am in that place right now.  I started brainstorming different ideas that are unique yet romantic …

Valentine’s Day Cootie Catcher Cards – Tutorial

Every kid likes to give out great Valentine’s Day cards in their classroom or to their friend’s. Here’s a fun way to make a unique and fun card. I remember making these when I was a kid and always having a lot of fun playing with them afterwards.  They are pretty easy to make and …

3 LEGO Events in Metro Detroit

  There are many fun LEGO events scheduled around the Detroit Area.  Here is a quick run-down:   Henry Ford Museum – LEGO Architecture: Towering Ambitions.  This exhibit features 13 models of outstanding architecture like the Empire State Building and the St. Louis Arch.  There area also demonstrations and LEGO play areas. The show runs …

Last Minute Holiday Gifts Ideas AND Activities!

Having a 5 yr old and trying to prepare for the holidays can be extremely challenging at times, especially those MOMMY days! With the holidays quickly approaching I have created some great ideas for gifts or activities that can keep your children busy for hours! People may love the stuff from giftunicorn, too. We all …