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Is there a summer treat more beloved than s’mores? National S’mores Day is on August 10, but they’re just as tasty any day of the year! And S’mores aren’t just for campfires anymore. Here at Fun Family Crafts, we have holiday s’mores crafts and recipes, as well as ones that are great for any time.   Be sure to look at all 40+ s’mores-themed crafts and recipes! S’mores Crafts and Recipes 1. S’mores Trail Mix – This mini version of s’mores is a fun and easy way to enjoy the great taste of s’mores any time. It’s a unique treat to bring for a class birthday celebration! 2. Craft Foam S’mores – These craft foam s’mores look good enough to eat! They’re easy to make...

 Our fifth batch of ducklings hatched in the incubator -- that's over 100 so far this summer. Most have already been sold.  One of the ducklings in this fifth clutch hatched earlier than her fellows and seems to really like us.  We think hearing our voices might have helped her imprint on us to a certain degree.  The kids call her Penny.  They have been carrying her around for days.She especially likes to be on shoulders and in the crook of a neck. She snuggled with brother S while he had a tummy ache.Here is the requisite toddler spaghetti picture for Baby A.  Homemade noodles and sauce. He loved it. The kids made hubby his Father's Day breakfast in bed with no help...

You know how this story ends, but I’m going to tell it anyway. I’ll set the scene – a rainy day, perfect for getting done all of the things that needed doing, all the stupid little chores ignored while I spent all of my free time over the past week sitting by the pool. Days spent reading a few lines of a book at a time while being ordered to “watch this” every two to three minutes. Another cannonball, another belly flop being celebrated as the perfect dive, another game of Marco Polo as the inside of the house looked more and more like we had been visited by a gang of destructive goblins, an analogy actually not overly far...

Grab the free printable summer bucket list for kids that is full of exciting ideas and activities to keep your kids busy and happy all summer long. Summer is probably the most exciting time of the year for kids.  Kids don’t have school, so it’s the perfect time to make wonderful memories. Especially with so many devices these days, it’s best to keep your kids busy and active so they can get the most out of their summer break.  Our summer bucket list for kids is full of fun ideas to make your kids’ summers more productive. Feel free to create your own list after discussing with your kids what they would like to do. In case you get stuck,...

App and software makers are always trying to find new ways to engage kids with educational material. The educational software market is incredibly huge, and those publishers that adhere to national education standards often find their way into classrooms or are assigned as homework. Tappity is potentially one such app. What Is Tappity? Tappity is an educational iOS app for kids in grades K-5 that hopes to engage kids through interactive videos, quizzes, games, and storylines all centered around science topics. “Developed by educators and storytellers,” kids use Tappity on their iDevices to learn, play, interact, and immerse themselves in astronomy, geology, machines, the human body, and more. And Björn Jeffery, the founder and former CEO of the fabulous Toca...