http://www.sheknows.com/authors/amy-vowles/articles Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991705/easy-bird-feeders-crafts-for-kids Help kids get in touch with nature by inviting more wildlife into your own backyard. Kids will love trying to spot the different varieties of birds that come for a snack! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991705/easy-bird-feeders-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Fri, 03 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990921/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids Mother's Day is a special time for kids to show mom how much they care. Help them make mom's day extra special with these easy Mother's Day craft ideas. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990921/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990605/diy-spa-day-mothers-day-crafts-for-kids Little ones can help mom feel relaxed and pampered this Mother's Day. These simple recipes are easy for kids to help mix and create, and mom will love receiving such thoughtful, handmade gifts for Mother's Day! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990605/diy-spa-day-mothers-day-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990457/may-day-crafts-for-kids May Day is May 1, and it's an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring with little ones. Kids can make these sweet May Day crafts to pass out to friends and neighbors and spread the joy of spring! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990457/may-day-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989987/american-flag-memorial-day-crafts-for-kids Memorial Day is an important day of remembrance and patriotism. Help your children get into the patriotic spirit with these easy American flag crafts! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989987/american-flag-memorial-day-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989461/cinco-de-mayo-crafts-for-kids If your kids love our Cinco de Mayo piñata cookies, then they are sure to love these piñata cookie-inspired craft ideas! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989461/cinco-de-mayo-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988219/chia-pet-craft-for-kids Everyone remembers those ceramic chia pet kits that were once so popular. How fun would it be to help kids make and grow their own chia pet that they can decorate themselves?! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988219/chia-pet-craft-for-kids Amy Vowles Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/987497/make-an-indoor-terrarium-craft-for-kids Spring is the time to start thinking about gardening again. Even if you don't have the room for an outdoor garden, you can still teach kids about growing things and caring for plants with an indoor terrarium. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/987497/make-an-indoor-terrarium-craft-for-kids Amy Vowles Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986791/rainy-day-crafts-for-kids They say that April showers bring May flowers, but keeping kids busy on rainy spring days is no easy task! Add these cute craft ideas to your list of rainy day activities to keep kids happy when they can't go outside. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986791/rainy-day-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986683/easter-cross-sun-catcher-craft As Easter approaches, it can be easy for kids to get swept up in excitement over the Easter Bunny and candy treats. On Good Friday, take time to help kids remember the true meaning of the holiday with this beautiful cross sun catcher. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986683/easter-cross-sun-catcher-craft Amy Vowles Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986513/animal-themed-easter-crafts-for-kids It’s hard to argue that Easter crafts are some of the cutest holiday crafts that you can make, and these cute Easter animal crafts are no exception! Gather the kids this Easter and have some fun with these three adorable craft ideas. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986513/animal-themed-easter-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985565/womens-history-month-family-tree-crafts-for-kids What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than to teach your children about all of the wonderful women in their own lineage? Gather your children and a few craft supplies and make these crafts to celebrate and commemorate all of the outstanding women in your child’s life. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985565/womens-history-month-family-tree-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985037/diy-elijahs-passover-cup-craft-for-kids Kids can help observe the Jewish Passover by making fun crafts to contribute to the celebration. According to Jewish tradition, the prophet Elijah will visit every Seder to take a drink from this special cup. Kids will love decorating a beautiful cup that can be left out in his honor. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985037/diy-elijahs-passover-cup-craft-for-kids Amy Vowles Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984757/spring-crafts-for-kids The long, cold winter is over and it's time to celebrate flowers and sunshine as spring returns. Springtime brings out the very best in nature, and these imaginative and colorful crafts highlight everything that's fun about spring! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984757/spring-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984481/family-fun-for-the-kids-choice-awards Watching the Kids' Choice Awards is your child’s equivalent to watching the Oscars. Make a night of it on Saturday, March 23 and turn the award ceremony into a fun event the whole family can enjoy. Kids and parents will have fun making green slime drinks and competing to see who scores the first BINGO! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984481/family-fun-for-the-kids-choice-awards Amy Vowles Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/983317/pros-and-cons-of-parenting-in-the-age-of-facebook These days it seems like everyone is connected by Facebook, and it's a place where parenting topics are often discussed — but beware. Sometimes Facebook can be an amazing support network and a way to connect with other moms for friendship and parenting advice. Other times it can turn into another battleground for the mommy wars. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/983317/pros-and-cons-of-parenting-in-the-age-of-facebook Amy Vowles Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982821/chinese-new-year-crafts-for-kids Do you celebrate Chinese New Year in your family? If not, you should consider making it a family tradition! The Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the new lunar calendar. It is celebrated with food and festivities with family and friends, and meant to bring in luck and good fortune in the coming year. Teach your children about the traditions of the Chinese New Year with these three great crafts! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982821/chinese-new-year-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982245/diy-black-history-month-banner Black History Month is the perfect time to teach children about diversity and equality. Create this Black History Month banner craft together, and use it as an opportunity to help your kids understand the important contributions made to this country by black Americans. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982245/diy-black-history-month-banner Amy Vowles Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981799/super-bowl-crafts-for-kids Hosting a Super Bowl party this year? Little ones aren't always as into the big game as Mom and Dad might be. Keep the kids occupied and part of the action with these fun Super Bowl crafts for kids. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981799/super-bowl-crafts-for-kids Amy Vowles Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981659/winter-ice-wreath-craft-for-kids Keeping kids entertained when it's cold outside is always a challenge for moms and dads. Make the most out of winter's frigid temperatures with a frozen winter ice wreath! Gather up some beautiful treasures from nature, like pretty winter berries and pine cones, and freeze them in the wreath. The kids will love watching their handmade craft glisten in the window. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981659/winter-ice-wreath-craft-for-kids Amy Vowles