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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you like jam on your toast? If so, there’s a good chance you have a mason jar in your fridge that’s begging to be transformed into something beautiful. Indeed, these canning containers can be used ...

From cute to cool, these 32 Pokémon crafts are perfect for fans of all ages! Fun DIY projects to make, collect, and enjoy. If ...

It's hot out there. The kids are antsy and so are you. Beat summer boredom and the summer heat by keeping them busy with some free and inexpensive activities. Many are offered during weekdays in ...

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 ...