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50% Off Melissa & Doug Toys Today Only

Today only (November 19), get 50% off select Melissa & Doug toys on Amazon. Unfortunately, they don’t have nearly the selection of toys on sale that they have had in previous years, but it is still a great time…

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What is blood made of?

*Please note: Water beads are dangerous for young children. Please keep water beads away from a child 3 years old and under, as well as any child who has a habit of putting things in his/her mouth. What is blood?…

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Sheep Ornaments: Easy Christmas Sheep Craft

Sometimes the ugliest ornaments are the most loved…or at least in my eyes. :) We were decorating my parent’s Christmas tree last Friday (a yearly tradition) and I, once again, hung this sheep ornament… what has been dubbed by my…

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Bouncy Egg Experiment

Bouncy Egg Experiment Have you ever seen a raw egg bounce? How about seeing the yolk of an egg while looking at it from the outside? No, you don’t need x-ray vision or superpowers… You just need to try out…

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DIY Taggie Blanket for Baby

Handmade baby gifts are the sweetest! This beginner-friendly tutorial will teach you how to make a DIY Taggie Blanket for a special baby in your life! I first learned how to make one of these mini DIY Taggie blankets…

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5 Ways to Teach Your Kids to be Kind Online

This post is sponsored by Google’s “ Be Internet Awesome” campaign. All opinions are 100% mine. Online bullying is running rampant in our culture, ruining countless lives in the process. One cannot escape the daily articles on social media…

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Making It Rain: Rain Cloud In A Jar

Making It Rain Due to Big Brother’s fascination (and fear) of various types of weather, I thought now would be a great time to start a new Weather Thematic Unit. We’re not forecasted to receive any rain for the next…

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What is a Homeschool Co-Op?

What is a Homeschool Co-op? Guest Post by Wani of Wani’s World Whereas most homeschool moms (especially ones new to homeschooling) may not have had previous experience with homeschool co-ops, I have a the unique perspective of being a homeschool…

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Easy Apple Crisp (7-minute prep time)

There’s nothing that says “fall” like warm apple crisp…except for potato soup, maybe. I LOVE apple crisp and always look forward to making it in the fall. The apples are yummy, but I especially love the “crisp” part of this dessert…the…

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71 Things Your Child Needs to Know Before Kindergarten

Wondering what your child needs to know before starting school? This list includes 71 things your child needs to know before kindergarten! What a Child Needs to Know Before Kindergarten Here is a list of kindergarten readiness skills based loosely…

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How and When to Talk to Your Child about Porn

How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn

How To Talk Your Kids About Porn Pornography. Ugh. One of the evils of the modern world we live with that nearly everyone will be exposed to (accidentally or otherwise) at some point or another. This is one of…

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Fun and Easy Sight Word Activities for Kids

Sight Words are an important component to a balanced approach to literacy. Learning to recognize sight words (the most commonly used words in print) helps children to become more fluent readers. These sight word activities for kids help make the…

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How to Make a DIY Soccer Goal for Kids

DIY Soccer Goal Make your very own soccer goal from PVC pipe for about half the price of a store-bought soccer goal! Big Brother just started his second season of soccer and we are all enjoying practicing together in the…

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19 Best Toddler Toys

As a mom to three kids, we have been around the block when it comes to owning toys. My kids are hard on toys…if they are cheaply made they don’t tend to last more than a few days around here…

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Blessing Bags

Photo Credit from Joy’s Hope Serving the Homeless With Blessing Bags I saw this idea for Blessing Bags from Kids With a Vision and thought it was too wonderful not to share! What are Blessing Bags? If you are unfamiliar with the…

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Edible Sand: Fun Sand Bucket Dessert

How To Make Edible Sand We love eating Edible Dirt so we decided to make Edible Sand! This is a delicious vanilla-flavored version of the original “dirt” recipe. My boys were so excited to make this the day that got…

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How to Teach Kids To Tie Shoes

This post was first published Aug 2013. Updated 2018. How To Teach A Child To Tie Their Shoes Teaching a child to tie their shoes has got to be one of the most frustrating tasks for a parent of preschool or school-aged…

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How To Make A Crayon Wreath

I first saw the idea for this DIY crayon wreath on Pinterest. I instantly fell in love and knew I needed to make one. Plus, crayons are so cheap right now and the only other material I had to buy was the…

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