Everyone can agree: Moms are the best, and they get one day - Mother’s Day - to really celebrate and enjoy that precious role in life. So kids (and Dads) of all ages are scrambling to find the perfect gift. And while handmade cards with “Thank you! You’re the Best!” are a great start, there’s plenty of last-minute personalized gifts that will warm her heart. We’ve rounded up some thoughtful DIY crafts and showstopping gift ideas that will make her the happiest Mom around. 1. Paper Mache Bowls Crafting with...
Continue ReadingIt’s just about Father’s Day and that means buying a card and giving your dad something he’ll really enjoy. You know what dads like? They like stuff that is made with love, especially when it’s made with their kid’s own two hands. If you are looking for something super easy to make for Dad’s Day, we’ve got you covered. Your dad deserves an award for everything he does. So, why not make him one? This award craft from the Easy Peasy and Fun YouTube channel is super easy and super...
Continue ReadingLet’s do some math. Not just any kind of math, but summer fun math! It’s the summeriest and funnest type of math to do. We’ll be adding up the numbers from lists of fun things to do in summer that we could find on the internet. You ready? Here we go: 100 Summer Fun Ideas for Kids and Parents Trevor Hannant/Flickr From Very Well Family, this list has all kinds of super fun activities to do in the summertime. From rearranging the furniture to planting a butterfly garden to making...
Continue ReadingValentine’s Day is soon and there’s no better way to celebrate than making something fun. You can turn a pencil into a cupid’s arrow with just a few pieces of stiffened felt. It makes a cute little craft and you don’t even have to take the felt off to use the pencil. This craft comes from the PBS Parents YouTube channel and it’s super easy. Get some glue and scissors and get crafting! What you’ll need: Stiffened felt (any color you want, but we suggest red and black) Heart and...
Continue ReadingIt’s winter and that means finding fun things to do in the snow (if you live in a place with snow). This winter has seen snow show up in some truly unusual places where it normally wouldn’t. Hopefully the worst of the weather is behind us and the rest of winter is more gentle than it has been this year. Try these five winter activities to spend the rest of the frigid season. Build some Swedish Snow Lanterns From Gina Lide at the Artful Parent, these snow lanterns are so...
Continue ReadingThanksgiving is next week and here at Click-A-Brick, we’re thankful that there are so many fun crafts to make. Crafts are the best and we always have a great time sharing them with you. Wow your family with these amazing ideas and make the holidays even more special. Coffee Cup Mayflower This model of the Mayflower uses a to-go coffee cup, a cup holder and a couple of stir sticks. It comes from Parenting. Cut the bottom off of a to-go coffee cup. Make a tiny slit (just big enough...
Continue ReadingRemember when we made that amazing 3D Mother’s Day card a few weeks ago? We’re back with another great card, but this time it’s for Father’s Day, which is coming up soon. Making things for dad is a fantastic idea for dad’s day and you can get creative with your Click-A-Bricks and make him a whole bunch of different things. No matter what you make your pop, you can give it to him with this necktie card, which comes to us courtesy of the Happy Crafty YouTube channel. What You’ll...
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