As the summer comes to an end, it’s a great time to look forward to the new season and start planning for your Fall Festival or carnival! We have gathered some great activity ideas and games for families, children, and … Read More
Category Archives: Holiday & Seasonal
Tie Dye Bandana Craft for National Dog Day
Get ready to add a splash of vibrant color and style to your furry best friend’s wardrobe with our pawsitively fabulous DIY Tie Dye Bandanas for dogs, just in time for National Dog Day on August 26th! If you love … Read More
Memorial Day Activities for Senior Residents
Memorial Day is a special day for our country to honor and remember those who have died in the line of duty. While many of us enjoy seeing Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, it is important for … Read More
5 DIY Party Crafts for Cinco De Mayo
Having a Cinco De Mayo party? Spice up the celebration with some great DIY party decorations! We have chosen 5 of our favorite Mexican themed crafts that you can make with recycled household items and some common craft materials. DIY Cardboard Pinata … Read More
10 Mother’s Day Activities for Senior Residents
Looking for something different as a Mother’s Day activity, besides the annual Mother’s Day Brunch? Try adding in one of these fun bonding ideas for your resident-mothers and their adult children. (Don’t worry – keep the brunch on Sunday, but … Read More
Top 10 DIY Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids
Mother’s Day crafts are so much fun for kids, and Moms love them! Learn how to make these 10 awesome crafts from our craft expert Crafty Kate. These are great for your classroom, after school program or scout group. Each project allows … Read More
Healthy Choices for Kids – Tips & Snack Recipes
With Every Kid Healthy™ week coming up (April 24-28th) and the Y’s Healthy Kids Day® (April 29th), we recognize the importance of encouraging students to make healthy choices and understand nutrition. A great way to do this is through cooking … Read More
Fun Senior Activities with Plastic Easter Eggs
Now that Easter is over, what are you going to do with all of those plastic Easter eggs? All of those eggs that you seem to accumulate more of each year should be put to good use! Here are 5 quick … Read More
How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers – Craft Tutorial
These colorful tissue paper flowers can hang from the walls, ceiling, or they can be centerpieces. Great for parties of any occasion. You can use any colors to compliment your theme. Learn how to make this fun craft for National … Read More
Meaningful Earth Day Activities for After School
There are so many ways to celebrate our beautiful planet on Earth Day. Planting a plant, making an earth craft, or cleaning up the trash in a local neighborhood, all have a lesson attached to them that lend mother nature … Read More
