There's no need for an excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine together this long weekend, but these fun activties can help keep the little ones active! There are LOTS of great ideas out there to get the kids in the spirit (and stay enaged) while you grill and party prep. Let the 4th of July snacks, crafts, and reading begin! A little napping in the sun will do, too ;) Fireworks Craft All you need is a straw, some child/clothing-safe red and blue finger paint, and paper

There's more to sensory stimulation than beads in a water bottle and bubble making. Though those are both pretty awesome, we've been there, done that! Take your at-home Baby Play Time to the next level with household stuff like rice and blocks. You probably already have everything you need to get these easy, fun projects going and engage your little one with all five senses. We love these at-home sensory play tools! Get those tiny fingers, toes, nose, tongue, eyes and ears re

Browsing through Pinterest and our favorite kids blogs, we're consitantly saving great ideas for Crafty Kids activities and birthday parties. I thought I'd share a couple of my favorite recent finds in the way of edible crafts for toddlers. All antural, gluten free, and NO COOKING required! Edible Play Dough This produces a super fun safe and edible dough that easily takes on color to create vibrant colors. Made from four easy ingredients likely already in your kitchen, this