October 15th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in DIY Decor & Holiday Crafts, KidSmart Holidays
- Thanksgiving wreath decoration diy project
This richly colored fall wreath is so easy to make, I actually pulled it together one Thanksgiving morning when I realized I didn’t have a door decoration to greet my guests.
Luckily, I had wreath form and a bag of fall-hued silk leaves tucked away in the crafts cabinet. I just added a little hot glue, a bow, and voila!
It’s versatile, too. Without the bow, the leaf-covered wreath makes a great tabletop piece for ringing candles or other fall decorations. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: diy fall wreath, fall decor, fall leaves wreath, fall wreath, holiday craft project, holiday decor, holiday decoration, thanksgiving decor, thanksgiving decoration, thanksgiving wreath
October 3rd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in DIY Decor & Holiday Crafts, KidSmart Holidays
Here are some kid-safe and budget-friendly Halloween decorating ideas to dress up mantles, tabletops, and shadowy nooks and crannies — plus some KidSmart ways to add a spooky candle-lit glow to festivities without the scary flames!
Tags: battery operated candles, flameless candles, flamne free candles, halloween crafts, halloween decor, Halloween safety, halloween safety for kids, halloween votive candles, safe halloween decorating ideas
October 2nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Childproofing & Safety, Kid-Friendly Home Decorating
If you enjoy the ambiance and great scents that candles add to a home, you’re not alone. Candle sales are up and they’re more popular than ever in home decorating, but there are a few things to remember before you light up…. especially if you have little ones running about. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: candle safety, child safety, family-friendly homes, household tips, practical living, safety tips
August 17th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in How-To's and Checklists, PODCASTS: Tips & How-to's
Questions about Make-a-Plate Group & Classroom Kits? Here’s all you need to know to make lasting Make-a-Plate memories…
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Tags: how make a plate kits work, make a bowl kit, make a mug kit, make a plate kit, make a tumbler kit, make your own plastic plates, make your own plate, makit, makit classroom kit, makit group kit, plastic art plate
August 14th, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment | Filed in Child Safety On-The-Go, Childproofing & Safety
Safety concerns can easily take a backseat amid the rush to stock up on fresh school supplies and fall’s hottest elementary-school fashions. But most parents are surprised to know that school-related accidents account for about 2.2 million injuries each year in children under the age of 14. Happily, many of these are easily preventable.
Here’s a look at where and how school-related injuries occur and a few simple precautions parents can take to keep kids safe. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: child safety, playground safety tips, safety tips, school bus safety tips, school safety tips
August 13th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Home Organization, Kids in the Kitchen, Product Reviews
Cooks everywhere, especially those of you navigating tight kitchens, prepare to rejoice! A new generation of space-saving collapsible kitchen tools has arrived to make even the stingiest kitchen cabinet seem downright expansive. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: collapsible bowls, collapsible colander, collapsible measuring cups, collapsible mixing bowls, collapsible-ware, flexible mixing bowls, KidSmartLiving.com, kitchen space savers, kitchen storage ideas, practical living, progressive bowls
July 22nd, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Family Time
Flexibility and family time top the reasons most parents decide to work from home. But the idyllic daydream of lounging by a pond, sipping lemonade with the kids happily splashing nearby (and all the while making money!) is quickly interrupted by the reality of summer vacation. The kids are home all day and ready for attention, not to mention fun. Now how will you – successful, busy work-at-home Mom or Dad – get your work done and still be a great parent? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: busy homes, crafts, family-friendly, fun activities, organization, scheduling, summer programs, summertime fun
June 10th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Product Reviews
We’ve been asked by several website visitors and customers which paint type and finish is best for nurseries and kids’ rooms. The staff and contributors to KidSmartLiving seem to make a hobby of painting our homes, and while we’re not professional painters, we do feel qualified to tackle this question. Happily, it’s an easy answer… Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: busy homes, childproofing, decorating tips, family-friendly homes, home decorating, paint types, painting tips, practical living
June 10th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Child Safety On-The-Go, How-To's and Checklists
Any parent with young children knows that visits away from their childproofed, kid-friendly home can be stressful – sometimes downright unnerving. New surroundings inspire kids to touch, test and even taste whatever they find. Such curiosity is natural. But for guests and hosts alike, it can make a visit anything but relaxing!
You can avoid much of this stress – and many potential dangers – by doing a little preplanning with your host and taking along a few portable safety items for on-the-spot childproofing. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: checklist, child safety, childproofing, preparation, safety tips
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