1. Created by Me! Bead Bouquet Wooden Bead Kit

   
   This deluxe beading set is a jewelry designer's dream! The Melissa & Doug Bead Bouquet jewelry making set is an easy-to-use arts and crafts kit for designing and stringing necklaces and more. The wooden sorting tray comes stocked with 8...

2. A Real Mom's Realistic Mother's Day Activities for Kids

   Four Foolproof Ideas for the Best Mother’s Day Ever… Yes, Mother’s Day activities are supposed to be all about us moms. Put up our feet, relax, and don’t lift a finger, right? However, we all know sometimes the reality can...

3. Recycled Art Projects Using Wooden Bead Trays

   This recycled materials art project idea is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Valerie Deneen of InnerChildFun. Have fun exploring art with your kids! -Val We love our wooden bead sets from Melissa & Doug! The beads are...

4. Back-to-School Writing Readiness Tips: A Roundup

   Get kids on the "write" track and with this awesome roundup of writing readiness tips!  Looking for activities to prepare your little one for writing readiness and school success? Then you’ve come to the “WRITE” place! Today, we’re sharing ideas for...

5. Play Ideas & Activities for Your Little Astronaut

   Kids can pretend to be an astronaut anytime, with these creative play and learning activities, brought to us by guest blogger Julie Kieras of HappyStrongHome. Our family recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C., where we enjoyed the National Air and...