Dangerous foods, balloons

Tree Feeder

Materials

Training basics

10 Favorite Books for Kids

Let your child's imagination soar with these top titles and matching activities.

Great Books for Little Kids

Summer break has arrived and it’s time to get the kids out of the house and into the busy outdoors. The sun, fresh air, and physical activity should make for some happy and tired kids at the end of the day. Taking a break from the screens and playing outside can ramp up the imagination, increase activity level, and get your kids some much-needed Vitamin D.

Getting outside is a great way to learn more about the environment. From hunting bugs to making seashell magnets, these awesome hands-on activities are a great way for your child to get a little closer to nature.

More: 10 Eco-Friendly Earth Day Crafts for Kids

The holidays are a time of fun, joy, and creativity and are an excellent time to engage little ones in arts and crafts. These crafts make excellent keepsakes, used as holiday decorations, or can be given as gifts to loved ones and grandparents.

To help you sort through all the creative crafts out there, we have compiled a list of 30 of the best ideas for kids and DIY holiday and winter crafts you can make at home with the whole family.

City Birdbath

Materials

• Wooden window box
• Flower seed or plants: zinnia, verbena, marigolds
• Potting soil
• Plastic container small enough to fit in the window box

If you live in the city or you want to see birds at your window, try a window box with a bird bath as the main attraction.

Decorating

Creating Christmas Traditions

For kids and adults alike, a sense of continuity over the years can bring even more joy and warmth to the Christmas holiday season. You probably already have some traditions that you associate with Christmas. Share these with your kids, but try to create new ones just for them. Here are some ideas.

Don't Throw Out That Christmas Tree!

I finally solved my love/hate relationship with my Christmas tree.

The dilemma: I love having a decorated Christmas tree in the house, but I hate to toss the tree in the landfill when the holiday is over.

The solution: Recycle it. Pass it down the food chain by making a tree for your friendly, neighborhood birds.