It's hard to believe we're nearing the end of April already, and with it comes the celebration of Easter! I shared Sophie's first Easter basket last year in this post, when she was only about 5 months old. I've already had even more fun with her basket this year, simply because there are more "interactive" items in her basket, like books or educational games! I originally debated about whether or not to give Sophie an Easter basket, since I don’t want the holiday to become materialistic to … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Bumblebee Footprint Craft
Sophie made two different Valentine's Day crafts this year! The first one was a handprint "blowing kisses" valentine, which I shared in this post, and today I'm sharing the second one we made! I love bumblebees and I think they're so cute in crafts. :) This is an easy craft you can do with your baby or toddler, and it fits the theme of Valentine's Day just perfectly when you add "Bee Mine" to the final product! RELATED: Baby Footprint Heart Valentines & "Blowing Kisses" Handprint … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day “Blowing Kisses” Handprint Craft
Once we hit February every year, Valentine's Day is just around the corner!! As soon as I saw we were nearing the end of January, I started brainstorming valentines that Sophie and I could make this year! Last year, we made little heart-shaped valentines out of her footprints! RELATED: Baby Footprint Valentine's Day Craft This year, I got extra ambitious (haha) and decided to do two crafts!! (You'll see the second one here on the blog soon!) I also felt extra gutsy because we did a … [Read more...]
No-Mess Autumn Tree Painting
I loved art projects as a kid. You could often find me downstairs early in the morning, poring through craft books and determining which project I'd attempt that day! :) Sometimes, I followed the directions step by step; other times, I made up my own craft! Even though I'm an adult now, I still really enjoy doing art projects with kids. I've made fun crafts with my nanny kids over the years, and I experienced a lot of art projects as an elementary school teacher, too! But what I've been … [Read more...]
Sophie’s First Easter Basket
Some links in this post are affiliate links. As always, I only share products with you that I truly like. Thanks for supporting Just Bee! I actually debated about whether or not to give Sophie an Easter basket this year (and any year), since I don't want the holiday to become materialistic to her as she grows up. I've had to think about how we'll approach this holiday with intention. Easter excitement shouldn't only center around things like candy and treats and egg hunts, even though those … [Read more...]
Baby Footprint Valentine’s Day Craft
Happy February, friends! I'm excited to share Sophie's valentine craft with you today! You can bet that I'm taking advantage of major holidays when it comes to baby crafts around here! ;) There are just too many cute ideas. Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, Sophie and I spent time making some valentines one morning this week! I wanted to do a craft that involved her footprints and the leftover acrylic paint from our Mistletoes Christmas craft, so using her feet to create … [Read more...]
Mistletoes Baby Christmas Craft
I'm so excited about today's post! Sophie and I made a fun Christmas craft last month, and I finally took photos of it so I can share it with you all! If you're looking for a simple, inexpensive holiday craft for next year - perhaps you're expecting and will have a baby by next Christmas - then this is the craft for you! It'd even make a fun gift if you did it with your nieces/nephews, or children you nanny, because their parents will be so pleasantly surprised. :) This craft ranks high on … [Read more...]
17 Autumn Projects To Do Before The Seasons Change
I know, I know -- maybe it seems early to think about winter! Here in Minnesota, it feels like September has barely arrived and people are already going all out with fall decor while keeping one eye on the impending cold. But that's how we plan ahead in this state! ;) Personally, I've been thinking about winter a lot already this year because I've been trying to plan ahead for our little one! Our daughter is due mid-October and while I'm so excited, I'm also a bit overwhelmed at the idea of … [Read more...]