One of my favorite parts of lazy summer days is playing a fun lawn game. We recently acquired a croquet set, and I've been thinking about other games that might be fun to take outdoors. Twister seems perfect: the soft grass cushions any falls, and everyone likes laying around in the yard, right? Try these tutorials to make your own outdoor Twister game. More

The days are getting warmer and sparklier, and it's time to head outside. What better way to enjoy your yard than by playing shiny, pretty games while ice cubes tinkle merrily in your drink? And for those of us without yards, someone really needs to invent Fire Escape Horseshoes... More

Certain hobbies are not destined to naturally cross paths with each other, but it seems if you wait around long enough, all paths meet at some point. These faithful recreations of British birds done entirely in LEGO blocks are a perfect case in point. When a love of birds is combined with some serious LEGO skills, the results will make you look at LEGOs, and possibly birds, in a whole new way. More

It's infamous: the "summer slide", when kids are out of school and supposedly forget 40% of what they learned that year. Whether you find your kids sliding or not, you will likely appreciate this DIY math board game from Mama Jenn, just in time to fill some of those summer days with fun and learning. More

Who among us doesn't like donuts? Nobody? We thought so. And raise your hand if you dig crayons? OK, it's unanimous — we all love donuts and crayons. So why has it taken so long for someone to come up with the concept of donut crayons? More

It's not like we're experiencing a lack of fun things to do with Lego. But this idea adds a challenging element that turns Lego bricks into an entirely different toy. Build yourself a Lego maze! More

A French artist has created the dreamiest house, with seven stories of charming details to be colored in, collaged, or just enjoyed for their own sake... More

There are many classic toys I remember from my childhood, and all of them were made out of plastic. Lately, though, we've been seeing wooden versions of originally plastic toys cropping up, and we think they're pretty cool. Here we've rounded up 5 of our favorites. More

As we enter the third straight week of rainy weather, my mind envisages what it will be like when my already restless toddler is old enough to catch a serious case of cabin fever. It ain't pretty. Having a repertoire of rainy day projects is a great asset in times like these, and this simple one is an excellent addition to the stack. More

We love this incredibly cute idea from Amy at Positively Splendid that combines game time and snack time. With her free printable you can make your own edible bingo game that's educational, too. More