Crayons and Spice: Let’s Create Something Nice

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Recent ideas from Crayons and Spice:

  • Free Space Themed Sticker Chart Printable

    Free Space Themed Sticker Chart Printable

    We just got through another bout of two year old testing from my daughter. Being tired of always getting her in trouble, I started using sticker charts to have a way to reward her as well. I started off with a sticker chart I found online, but it took 30 stickers to get a prize.…

  • 5 Ways to Get Fabric For Free or Cheap

    5 Ways to Get Fabric For Free or Cheap

    When my oldest started taking reasonably lengthened naps and I started getting sleep at night, I found myself wanting to make things. I had worked full time before my daughter was born and was still new to being at home during the day. I started out ambitious and wanted to make clothes for my daughter.…

  • Get Your Toddler to Make a Quesadilla

    Get Your Toddler to Make a Quesadilla

    My two and half year old daughter loves to help me cook in the kitchen. There are definitely lots of pieces she can’t help with, but when I put my mind to it there are often things I can have her do. Getting your toddler to make a quesadilla is a great and safe way…

  • DIY Baby Toy That is Easy, Fun, and Crinkly

    DIY Baby Toy That is Easy, Fun, and Crinkly

    What are you doing right now? Obviously you are at least considering making a DIY baby toy. But if I had to take a guess, you are doing something else as well. Are you watching a movie, eating a snack, hiding from your kids in the bathroom? As adults we often need multiple stimuli to keep…

  • How to Wrap a Present With Your Toddler

    How to Wrap a Present With Your Toddler

    I am constantly on the lookout for what my 2 1/2 year old daughter can help me with. So, with my niece’s 1st birthday approaching, I wanted to give my toddler a chance to learn how to wrap a present for her cousin. We both had lots of fun! My daughter LOVES wrapping paper. I…