Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration.
Winter Crafts and Activities
Keeping toddlers active indoors
It’s warmer here than it…
6 Winter Nature Learning Activities for Kids
Keep the kids connected to…
Snowball Sewing Pattern
These DIY fleece snowballs make…
Valentine’s Day Fun for Kids
Mini Mailbox Valentines Kids Can Make
These mini mailbox valentines have…
Valentine’s Day Crafts: Kindergarten Valentines
Valentines are my favorite Valentine’s…
Color-me Heart Valentine's Day Sewing Project
Cute Color-me heart valentines to…
Educational Activities
Butterfly Life Cycle: Buttermilk the Monarch Butterfly
Discover the butterfly life cycle…
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
Did you know that there…
Weather Around the World – Global Weather Activity for Kids
Learn about seasons, weather patterns,…
Parenting Tips
The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting
I had been raising my own…
Friendship Ice Cream Is a Fun Way to Practice Sharing
Have you tried making friendship…
Too Much Screen Time? Parenting Tips for Tech Smart Living
How much screen time is…
Crafts
Make a DIY Bookmark – Fun Ideas
Our favorite DIY bookmark, plus…
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Without Pellets
Weighted blankets are popular, but…
DIY Natural Dye for Clothing
Learn the joy of DIY…
Travel Inspiration
Wondering About that Edinburgh Dog Statue? The Story of Greyfriars Bobby
As you tour Scotland’s capital…
No. 1 Royal Crescent: A Must-See for Jane Austen Fans
If you enjoy Jane Austen…
Visiting Niagara Falls!
Crossing the Rainbow Bridge and…
Hands on Learning
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
Did you know that there…
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Fun hands on learning activities…
Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home
Fun ways for kids to…
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10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Fun hands on learning activities…
Books Read in 2025
Explore our curated list of…
My 2026 Word of the Year
Uncover my chosen 2026 word…
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