Form a magic crystal snowflake

Your little scientist will love to make this crystal snowflake and best of all it doesn't require the purchase of any special kit.  Teaches your child about chemistry, suspension, and crystallization. 

Good for ages 5 and up. 

Get the instructions here:
http://babbledabbledo.com/science-for-kids-crystal-garden/

Bring Frosty back to life with snowman pencils

Martha Stewart does it again with these absolutely adorable pencils.  They'll make great stocking stuffers or even can be used as gift wrap adornments. 

Good for ages 4 or more.  Those tiny hands need their dexterity to place on the eyes, mouth and noses. 

Get full instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/277255/snowman-pencils

Turn Cherrios into Miniature Donuts

Six in the Suburbs has the most adorable "mini donuts."  Basically, you take cherrios and dip them in chocolate, powdered sugar and cinnamon and they look like real miniaturized donuts. 

Good for any age range.  As long as they can eat cherrios they can have fun with this craft. 

Get the instructions here:
http://sixinthesuburbsblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/miniature-doughnuts-for-santas-elves.html

Puppet Show Party

The Invitation

Paper bag puppets make the cutest invitations. Simply make the puppets and include the invitation details on its tummy.

The Activity

A puppet show.

The Goody Bag

Finger puppets. Ikea has really cute, affordable ones.

M&M Cupcakes

Mother's Day Kids Crafts

Woman’s Day has some pretty cute kids crafts listed for Mother’s Day.


including:

A Curlicue Card

For Mom’s Eyes Only card – it’s a secret message she has to reveal

And a Home and Family Portrait

Boo Boo Packs

“Bye-bye boo-boos! Place this magical little pouch in the freezer and the next time your child gets a bump, a bruise, or even hurt feelings, take it out and all their worries will disappear”.