For the longest time, I’d scroll Pinterest and think “Wow, these crafts are so cute… but who has time for all that?!”
Definitely not me, not while balancing toddlers, kindergarten drop-offs, and a baby who’s attached to my hip. The last thing I wanted was paint in my rug or a project that needed 100 special supplies, which needed constant store runs.
But deep down, knew my kids still needed us to play, connect, and make memories. And I still wanted to be the fun mom, just without the stress and the mess.
So, I started creating super simple, low-prep crafts using stuff we already had at home, paper plates, toilet rolls, crayons, and tape. Crafts that take minutes to set up, ones that don’t make you want to cry when it’s clean-up time, and ones that actually keep my kids engaged long enough for me to whip up a quick mom snack and actually eat it.
Here’s what you’ll find here:
✅ Low-prep, mess-minimal crafts for toddlers & preschoolers
✅ Printables you can just download and go
✅ Fun “Crafting with Books” ideas that bring story time to life
✅ Seasonal and everyday activities for little hands
✅ Real mom-tested ideas (not Pinterest-perfect stress)
A little fun fact about me
When I’m not settling sibling fights or covered in baby spit-up, you’ll probably find me sneaking chocolate or binge-watching Netflix.
I’m not a professional crafter, and I don’t pretend to be. I’m just a mom like you, doing my best to make childhood magical without making myself crazy.
Let’s Get You Started
If you want to jump in without overthinking it, grab my Freebie Library password. Inside, you’ll find simple printables and low-mess activities you can set up today.