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Am I the only mom who has mixed feelings about the gorgeous weather outside?
Don’t get me wrong – I love the gorgeous flowers and the beautiful green trees outside. I like being able to sit on the deck and work on these sunny days. Unfortunately, it seems like I’m rarely able to enjoy the amazing weather because I’m always on the go.
If it’s not cub scouts, it’s girl scouts. If there are no volleyball practices, there are probably soccer games. When there is no piano, there is usually gymnastics. Or a playdate. Or a birthday party.
And it’s not like I’m over-scheduling my kids. There are just SO MANY activities for one mom when there are three kids who all play a sport, want to scout and take music and other lessons.
It took me a while, but I finally figured out how to deal with so many different activities during the week. The kids all keep a bag in my car with books and crafts they can work on when they’re waiting during a sibling’s lesson. And to keep everyone from getting hangry while we wait, I’ve started bringing an after-school snack for the kids.
This week, I totally rocked it as a mom and brought a snack AND a craft in one. The kids loved it!
I was bringing the kids’ favorite goldfish for a snack and decided to bring a few supplies along and let the kids create their own craft. I’ve seen clothespin butterflies on Pinterest before and thought they’d be fun to make with Goldfish Colors Cheddar crackers, so we gave it a try.
The results were awesome!
Easy Crafts for Kids
To make the butterflies, the kids just added some of their favorite Goldfish crackers to a sandwich bag. They attached a clothespin onto the middle of each bag, separating the Goldfish crackers into two equal sides for the ‘wings’. For the body, the kids used washi tape, and for the eyes, they used self-sticking googly eyes. To finish the butterflies, the children added antennae made from pipe cleaners. So easy and so fun!
The kids had so much fun making the butterflies that they each made a few for their school snacks later in the week. They were definitely a hit!
If you want to create a smile-worthy moment with your kids, give this fun little activity a try. The kids will have a blast creating their own butterflies and will love being able to enjoy their Goldfish crackers snack too!
Goldfish crackers are always baked with real cheese and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives, so they’re a snack I feel good about giving my children. Be sure to try this fun craft and snack activity with your kids and Goldfish Cheddar crackers!
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Judy Thomas says
These are so adorable!
Alison Presley says
This is such a clever and cute idea – who would have thought. My kids both love Goldfish and these seems so easy to put together, especially for birthday parties, etc. Thanks for the idea!
Linda Manns Linneman says
These are so cute. What a fun idea for me to do with my grandchildren. Thank you so much for sharing
Jillian Too says
Such a cute idea! I’ll definitely have to try this.
Sherry Fram says
What a cute way to do their snacks!! Will have to try this.
Jessica Rouse says
These are so adorable. And so much fun for spring!
Hannah C says
This is a really cool idea. I love it.
Laurajj says
Oh these are such a cute idea! Would be fun to make these for our little one to take to school the last day!
Nicole Colletti says
These are sooo cute!!!
melissa craig says
what a cute idea! I am always looking for cute ideas for snack for all of my kids activities!
Christina Z says
So cute! I am going to have to make some of these for nephew, he loves Goldfish crackers.
Renee Rousseau says
I love these snack bags! After butterflies the creative juices are flowing! I can’t wait to surprise my family with a butterfly in their packed lunch!
Jen D. says
This is just the cutest craft and I love that you filled them up with Goldfish. Pinning this one.
Dana Rodriguez says
That is such a cute idea! And so creative!
shanah backman says
cute idea
Melissa says
This looks like a fun thing to do with my summer school students!
Chrissy says
Oh my goodness my daughter is currently obsessed with butterflies and goldfish so this is the perfect craft for her! She’s also getting to the point where doing a craft with her is worth the effort and actually fun so I can’t wait to try this!
S Riches says
This is a great idea. A good way to kill two birds with one stone.
Kathy Pease says
These are so adorable! It would be fun to try with my granddaughter.
Karen Propes says
These would be great for the kid’s lunches. Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to make some up for them.
Audrey Stewart says
We are going to make these for our girls to take to their Girl Scout Camp. I loved this idea!
Terry says
These are absolutely one of the most fun crafts/snacks I’ve seen. I will have to make these with the grandkids.
Brandon Sparks says
Now this would be perfect for my daughters birthday party.. Thanks
Marisela Zuniga says
This is such a great idea!! This would be great for a birthday party