Category Archives: Crafts

Valentine’s Day Crafts & Gifts Kids Can Make

February 7, 2011 – 6:00 am

You can teach your children five ways to say, “I heart you” this year with these ideas for kid-friendly Valentine’s Day crafts and gifts. One way to show your children how to make their own crafts is to walk them through it, step-by-step: making your own designs while they make theirs. Or, you could choose to present the idea and the supplies and then stand back and watch the incredible creations that your children make. Each one of these projects is a great inspiration to get your children’s mind in creativity mode. A few of these ideas are also excellent gift ideas for teachers or grandparents, as well.

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What to do with Kids on a Rainy Day

November 1, 2010 – 6:00 am

Rainy days means no outside time, and for kids and parents, this might pose as a major problem! Kids start to get in the “inside horrors” and become almost unbearable by the end of the day, let alone a whole rainy weekend. The good news is: it doesn’t have to be this way! There are hundreds of activities that you and your children can do together – and you’ll never even notice the rain! So, keep your eyes on the weather and look forward to the next rainy day, keeping the following ideas in mind.

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Halloween Crafts

October 25, 2010 – 6:00 am

Halloween is just around the corner and soon you will be dressing your kids up as their favorite super hero, animal, princess or spooky monster.

Have fun and show off your child’s Halloween costume with this easy to make Halloween Pumpkin Fridge Magnet. Just follow these instructions.

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Play dough Recipe

July 12, 2010 – 11:29 am

When my children were little we used to love making this recipe. The best part is watching the mixture change from a goo to a solid ball of play dough. The kids played with it right out of the pot and enjoyed the warmth on their hands as they kneaded it out. Give them some [...]

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