It’s summertime, and you know what that means–time for ice cream. Whether you and your kids like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cookie dough or some other flavor entirely, there is a holiday for you. National Ice Cream Day is July 16th, and it’s the perfect excuse to load up on this sweet, chilly treat. We all…

Girls and forts naturally go together like kids and candy, nuts and bolts, and summer and popsicles. Imaginative play comes easily to young female minds as they create and live out stories while dreaming of a life beyond their own current state of being. There is more. Fort Magic adventure offers your daughter more than frivolous…

World UFO day is almost here, so do you know what that means? July 2 is a great day to have fun and celebrate everything about the great beyond! One way you can get your children and the whole family involved in a UFO-themed activity is by building a space station fort. All it takes…

We live in a conflicted world, which we might think children overlook. But they have battles of their own that should be acknowledged. Adults have resources to help with conflict. And children look to us to help them with theirs. Building forts with a Fort Magic kit is a resource for kids to resolve and…

It’s always fun to have something to celebrate–birthdays, the end of the school year, holidays, and so much more! But did you know that June 23rd is a day dedicated to celebrating the color pink? It’s true! June 23rd is National Pink Day, and the point of the day is to celebrate the color. Just…

From birth, kids buzz like planes and vroom like motorcycles. Eventually, their feet speed faster than a race car. And, with arms stretched wide they soar like planes. No locomotive compares to the path they leave. Looking to channel those wild rides into a creative pursuit? Nothing fits the occasion better than Fort Magic transportation…

Fort building has helped parents grow self-esteem in kids for decades. Whether woven of blankets and pillows in the bedroom, constructed of scrap wood in the backyard or crafted from a Fort Magic kit across the dining area, forts bring families together and build inner strength in our kids. Perhaps you have not stopped to…

Fairy tales delight imaginations as much today as they did in years past. Nearly every child listens to stories of dragons, castles, and magic with wonder. Fortunately, the adventures of kings, queens, knights, and princesses fit perfectly with fort building and imaginative play. With plenty of royal fanfare, let’s get your kids started creating a…

Sometimes, it’s hard to get your kids to go to bed at the right time every night simply because you have children with very active imaginations. Fort Magic fort kits present a creative option for tackling this common parenting issue as you help your kids drift off to sleep. Children have three basic needs in…

While art expresses the soul of the artist, the joy of art comes in sharing it with others. Chances are you experience this with your budding artist when he or she says, ““Mommy, look!” and “Daddy, did you see what I made?” These common reminders let you experience the sharing and the joys of the…