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Snippy Chicks: Scissor Skill Spring Craft for Toddlers

“WHAT are you doing!?!” I caught my toddler with a scissors her big sisters had left out. There she was, quietly snipping up the mail. Her reply was simply, “Snippy.” That’s how the Snippy Chicks got their name!…

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February Mini Blessing Bags

Back in late December, we made some mini blessing bags to keep in our car and hand out as we saw someone in need. We made several bags and they are now gone. Anytime we saw someone holding a…

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Red Hots Playdough

I was inspired by my favorite Valentine’s Day candy to make this Valentine’s Day playdough! This Red Hots Playdough is made with actual Red Hots and has a sweet and cinnamon-y scent to it! You have to work…

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Magnifying Glass Valentines: I’ve Got My Eye on You, Valentine

I know some people are not big fans of Valentine’s Day, but I don’t see how anyone can dislike a holiday that is all about love. We love Valentine’s Day around here…and we love giving out valentines! Little Brother…

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You are a Blast Rocket Launcher Valentine

Rocket Valentine For Boys

I love making valentines for my boys to hand out each year. I enjoy the challenge of trying to come up with a creative boys Valentine that fits their current interests/personality while still being cute and affordable. I especially appreciate…

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Experience Gift Idea: 12 Months of Pre-Planned “Dates” with Your Kids

Update: For Families with 3 or 4 Children, I created a printable “Experience Gift Schedule” that makes scheduling one-on-one time more manageable for larger families. Go here to learn more! When thinking about Christmas gifts for our oldest…

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Grandparent Gift: Art of the Month Club

Post by Contributing Writer Amy Grandparents and great-grandparents are such a treasure. I really want to give them something special for Christmas. Handmade gifts from their favorite little people always seem like the perfect way to go. However, their tree…

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DIY Pokemon Ornament

Last year was the year of Pokemon in our house. Thanks to a good friend of theirs from church, my boys became obsessed with collecting these overpriced cards (many of which inevitably ended up being washed in the washing machine…

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Teepee Dirt Cups

These Teepee Dirt Cups are a super fun snack for kids at Thanksgiving and also a great way to introduce children to the various types of shelters used by nomadic Native American tribes! Our Pumpkin Patch dirt cups over on my…

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Shaving Cream Fireworks

Post by Contributing Writer Amy These Shaving Cream Fireworks paintings were just as fun to make as they are to display! From a toddler to preschoolers, all my kids loved this cool process art project. It’s messy fun and doesn’t need very…

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Peter Rabbit Paper Plate Pop Up Garden

Happy March! This month’s Virtual Book Club for Kids is Beatrix Potter’s classic The Tale of Peter Rabbit. We had so much fun reading this book! Little Brother was especially intrigued with Peter Rabbit…maybe because he would have done…

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Valentine Station

Post by Contributing Writer Amy “It’s kind of sad now.” That’s what one of my little ones said when we took down the Christmas tree. It really was. So we replaced our Christmas tree with a fun, easy way…

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Our Favorite Valentine’s Day Countdown Tradition

Post by Contributing Writer Kristen Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays; it always has been. I mean, what is there not to love about a holiday that is all about love???? In the spirit of the holiday…

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Birthday Cupcake Pretend Play

Post by Contributing Writer Kristen Pretend play is such a fun and important part of the early years. It is tied to every aspect of a child’s development, helping them learn about the world around them as they…

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Reading Sensory Bin

Post by contributing writer Kim of Life Over C’s My daughter has been very reluctant to admit that she enjoys reading. Mostly due to being a perfectionist and not wanting to admit that she needs help. Because of this we work…

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Heart Sensory Matching

I was planning on this being an activity for the boys, as I wasn’t sure Little Sister (almost 2 years old) could comprehend the concept of matching textures quite yet. But I was wrong…she is obsessed with this heart…

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Jingle Bell Painted Thank You Notes

Post by Contributing Writer Amy After the flurry of ripped wrapping paper is cleaned up and the toys are released from their remarkably complicated packages, it’s time to say thank you. We started by making a list together…

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Peek-a-Boo Christmas Tree

We have been having so much fun with this Peek-a-Boo Christmas Tree! It is a cross between our Peek-a-Boo House and Toddler Approved’s Photo Christmas Tree. Little Sister has loved peeking under the ornaments to see our special pictures!…

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