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Walking on Water (Running, Jumping & Dancing too)

I’ve been wanting to try this outdoor waterbed/trampoline idea that I’ve seen floating around Pinterest for a while now. To the best of my knowledge (thanks to a commenter), the original idea for a using plastic sheeting and filling it…

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4th of July Apple-Stamped Windsock

Looking for an EASY 4th of July craft? Look no further! This SUPER SIMPLE project uses an apple core to stamp star shapes! Here’s what you’ll need: a piece of blue construction paper, the core of an apple, white paint,…

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Make Your Own Solar Oven

I’m a little sad that all the fun and fascinating science experiments are coming to an end…this is the very last one! I hope you have enjoyed this series as much as we have! This last “experiment” will be lots…

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Homemade Art Supplies

As summer approaches and you start thinking about the many arts and craft projects you want to do with your kids, why not have a little fun making your own homemade art supplies first? Here are just a few…

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DIY Bathtub Shapes

I’ve been trying to think of various ways to teach the names of shapes to Little Brother. As I mentioned in this post, he is not a big fan of structured learning activities like his brother is. He loves…

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12 Ways to Repurpose Household Items for Your Kids

Earth Day is quickly approaching! Here are 12 Ways to repurpose regular household items into something fabulous for your kids! Make your own books out of cardboard tubes! Use travel baby wipe container tops to make a peek-a-boo house. Make…

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Digging for Bugs in the ‘Mud’

We’re beginning a brand-new CAMPING thematic unit! The one thing that I like the least about camping is all the bugs…but they seem to be absolutely intriguing to kids. Want to encourage your child to dig for bugs in the…

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Beaded Snowflakes

Big Brother is a bit under the weather, so making this beaded snowflake was the perfect activity to do to take a break from all the TV watching! This is the fine motor activity for our snow thematic unit….

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Laced Felt Stocking :: Perfect Gift Card Holder

Big Brother helped me add a personalized touch to the gift cards we’ll be giving this Christmas by making (and lacing) these felt stockings. Threading and lacing are excellent for developing fine motor control! Here’s what you’ll need: Felt, Glittered…

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Candy Cane Creations

We have a box with a bazillion miniature candy canes that my cousin gave us, which also happen to be a few years old. I’m sure they are perfectly fine to eat (and we have had a few), but I…

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Sent in by You: Picture Frame Felt Christmas Tree

Jessica sent in this adorable idea for creating a felt Christmas Tree using an old picture frame. Here are the directions from Jessica: So maybe like you, I always have great intentions of homemade gifts for Christmas, and I never…

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Coffee Filter Christmas Tree

I love the simplicity of this craft. I’m also a huge fan of using coffee filters for kid’s crafts (remember this, this and this?)! Here’s what you’ll need: 2 coffee filters, green markers (we used regular and Do-A-Dot Markers),…

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Christmas Gift Idea

The only bad thing about having a blog (and family who graciously support it) is that I can’t ever share any of my gift ideas until after the gift has been given, so as not to spoil the surprise!…

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Toilet Paper Roll Angel

Angels and toilet paper…shouldn’t that be an oxymoron, or something??? This was a very kid-centered craft. Big Brother loved putting the face on the angel and the glitter on its wings! Here’s what you’ll need: Toilet paper roll, gauze (or…

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Kid-Friendly Christmas Tree

The idea for felt Christmas trees has been all over Pinterest recently, but my absolute favorite has been this version from Johnny in a Dress. I love the simplicity of the triangle for the Christmas tree as well as the…

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Build-Your-Own Snowman (in a bag)

What kid doesn’t love building snowmen??? Now you can give the gift of snowman building and there is absolutely no snow required! This is the perfect gift for preschoolers…it’s cheap, it’s interactive, and it’s fun! Plus, it can double…

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DIY Car Mat Backpack

I’ve already properly conveyed how much Little Brother loves his hot wheels. But I was also at a loss as to what to get him for his birthday. We do not need any more toys in this house. Actually, I’ve…

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Car Initial Shadowbox

Little Brother is obsessed with cars, hot wheels to be exact. And when I mean obsessed, I mean the throw-myself-on-the-floor-when-my-mom-has-to-pry-one-out-of-my-fingers-to-put-on-my-coat kind of obsessed. He loves them so much, we’ll frequently find him like this, asleep and clutching one of his…

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