Ah, the summer time warp. On the one hand, it feels so short (“We’ve only been to the beach twice!”), but on the other, it seems to never end (especially right now, when we're confined to the ...

Kids love to get messy, but cleaning up can be a real headache. During the summer months, move your craft session outside, where all you need to clean up is a hose and a beach towel. Your kids will ...

The days are longer, and the kids are out of school, and you know what that means: It’s time to dust off the ol’ “Arts & Crafts for Kids” Pinterest board and speedily plan a summer’s worth of fun ...

Summer is a season full of lawn games, camping trips and kid-friendly activities. While these are all great ideas to enjoy the long and hot summer months, there are other ways to keep your kids ...

Create colorful accessories such as nostalgic friendship bracelets or bright tie-dye t-shirts. Customize your front door with a summer wreath and turn organizing into a fun DIY project with labels and ...

There’s something absolutely magical about jellyfish. The way they float, the swish of their tentacles, the shimmer of their bodies — it’s no surprise they’ve inspired so many jellyfish craft ideas ...

School days are on the horizon. As you savor the last few days of summer weather with your kids, spend some time getting creative. While there’s plenty to do to entertain youngsters, nothing is as fun ...

Chicagoans look forward to summer all year but, once it arrives, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with all there is to do. If you’re feeling burnt out from all the trips to the beach, driving to ...