5 Travel Strategies for Families
This week on the Melissa & Doug blog, we’re sharing all the ways your family can stay entertained (and sane) while traveling during the holidays. Today, we have 5 easy activities for your kids to...
View ArticleSpin-Art Ornaments
(This is a guest blog post from Adrienne, aka The Iowa Farmer’s Wife) With the holiday season upon us, I decided it was time for us to make some homemade ornaments. This is the first year my daughter...
View ArticleCreative Play Quick Tip: 5 Kid-Made Gift Tags that Say More than just “To”...
Any holiday gift feels a little more special when topped with a hand-made card from loved ones! Add a thoughtful touch to presents and help kids get caught up in the spirit of giving with creative gift...
View ArticleMake the Holidays Special – Pinterest Board Highlights
Have you entered our inspirational “Make the Holidays Special” Pinterest challenge yet? We have truly enjoyed experiencing all your beautiful boards so far! From gorgeous decorations to scrumptious...
View ArticleStacy Shares: Simple Gift Ideas
This activity is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Stacy Teet. “For me, the best part of the holidays is spending time with family, focusing on others, and teaching...
View ArticleCookie-Swap Season! Keep the Kids Involved (but out of the way!)
Written for Melissa & Doug by special Guest Blogger Tiffany from Peanut Blossom! 6 dozen cookies. Times two. That’s 144 cookies that needed to come out of my kitchen in 1 weekend for two separate...
View ArticleGift Guru: The Best Holiday Gifts for Preschoolers
Preschool kids are learning in every way: Their imaginations are richer than ever, vocabulary and descriptive language are booming, and early math and writing skills are beginning to emerge. It’s a...
View ArticleDIY State Ornaments
From special guest blogger Joyce of Childhood Beckons. As much as we’d love to see all of our friends and family this holiday season, it’s often not possible. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t on our...
View Article4 Oven-Free Holiday Cookie Projects (and Printable!)
For many of us, the holiday season is a wonderful time to whip up your favorite family recipes and sweet treats. Many children love to join in the fun by either helping with specific activities (like...
View Article3 “Winter Wonderland” Printables for Kids
If you’re in need of some indoor fun this weekend, check out these three printables for inspiration! Simply click on the printable, print, and let your child’s imagination run wild! You can also check...
View Article5 Oh-So-Cute Ornament Projects for Kids
Child-made ornaments make great holiday gifts for loved ones to ooh and aah over. Consider making a second one to save for yourself to start a family tradition of having your child make one hand-made...
View ArticleMaking Greeting Cards for Older Members in Your Community
Guest post provided by Roo Ciambriello. The holidays are generally a time of family togetherness, special traditions, and giving. For many senior adults in nursing homes, however, the holidays can be...
View ArticleThe 2014 Holiday Favorites Gift Guide Has Arrived!
Crafts, puzzles and classic toys – oh my! Looking for inspiration for that “perfect” holiday gift? Check out our new Holiday Favorites Gift Guide, an interactive catalog that features the top holiday...
View ArticleExplore the New Melissa & Doug Holiday Shop!
. . . Ready. . . Set. . . Shop! Get ready to find the perfect holiday gift for all the kids on your list – because the Melissa & Doug Holiday Shop is officially open! This online store is your...
View ArticleBack by Popular Demand: Melissa & Doug’s “Terrific 25″ Gifts Giveaway!
Back by Popular Demand: Melissa & Doug’s “Terrific 25″ Gifts Giveaway! It’s that time of year again…and we have some fantastic news! We’re bringing back (due to popular demand) the Terrific 25...
View ArticleInvolving Children at the Family Table
This post is brought to us by Guest Blogger Julie Kieras at Happy Strong Home. Our family has eaten dinner at the table as a daily tradition since the start of our marriage. With the arrival of babies,...
View ArticleThe Melissa & Doug Black Friday Specials Start Now!
This week, there’s so much to be thankful for, including the annual Melissa & Doug Black Friday Specials! This year, we’re offering some incredible deals on our website to help you stock up on all...
View ArticleHoliday baking with kids: 7 tips for having fun and keeping your sanity!
Holiday baking time! This might be my most favorite time in the kitchen of the whole year. My girls and I are drawn to the seasonal displays of ingredients at the grocery store like moths to the flame....
View ArticleSimple Thumbprint Ornaments
Making handmade ornaments is something to treasure. They are made with love and care, and are a constant reminder for the years to come of your child’s youth. However, sometimes it can be overwhelming...
View Article5 Crafty Gift Tags Kids Can Make!
This crafty gift tags post was created by guest editor Carrie Anne Badov from EverythingMom.com. 5 Gift Tags as Gifts Wrapping gifts can certainly put you in a festive mood. You found just the right...
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