The Boy's Store Blog — Projects

Art projects are always a great idea. I love to work on seasonal projects, and fall is my favorite season with its beautiful colors. I love to hang all of the beautiful projects my kids create to give my house a little more color and life. With the trees starting to change color I want to bring all of the bright colors into my house. So I found this fantastic project that will let me do just that! This autumn tree painting with cotton balls project from Projects With Kids is exactly what I needed. It gives my little guy...

Are you looking for some simple and fun summer crafts to do at home with your kids? I love simple activities that allow the kids to be creative and have fun without getting bogged down with too many rules and restrictions. I really feel like summer is the chance to learn hands-on, to experience the world in its natural state, learn to ride a bike, skateboard, swim, or do a handstand. So much of our kids' lives are spent in a classroom behind a desk. Then they get to grow up and be behind a desk some more. Summer is...

Summer is coming to an end, but one last great summer art project is exactly what we all need. This art project is perfect for homeschool elementary projects, toddlers, or kids that just love a really great art project. Sunflowers bloom so beautifully at the height of summer here in SoCal. They can be seen in yards, on the sides of the road, and out in the fields. They really do brighten a person's day with their regal height and bright colors. I am always sad to see the last of them bloom at the end of our summer. Now...

Here on the west coast, we have had an influx of butterflies. Gorgeous Monarch Butterflies have been migrated through our area all month long. Butterflies, much like birds, take the same route every year in their migration. However, with the incredible rains this year, there has been a much larger population than in the past 15 years. Southern Californians have reported seeing tens of thousands more butterflies than in recent years. The butterflies have made spring feel as if it is truly here to stay in Southern California. Their vibrant colors are brightening our dreary skies and giving us hope...