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Fun
Things to do with your kids
Preschool Recipes for Fun
NEW!
All
preschoolers love arts and crafts activities. With a little
preparation, you can save money and have fun by making your own paste,
playdough, and finger paints for all your preschooler's craft
projects. Let your child help you measure and stir for a fun learning
activity!
Good
Things to Do with Your Family on Weekends
Dad's home! And maybe Mom, too, if both parents work outside the
home, as most do these days just to make ends meet. To children,
this is an event in and of itself. They're ready for some family
togetherness time, especially when they're under age 12.
Tooth Fairy Fun!
A while back, I asked
around for fun ideas on making the loss of a tooth a fond memory for
children. Some great ideas started rolling in, so I've compiled
them for your enjoyment and use. Thank you, everyone, who
contributed!
Play Family Trivia
Do you remember the game Trivial Pursuit? Imagine if there was a version made just for your family! How do you think you'd do?
How good were you at the original game?
10
Great Bedtime Stories to Read Aloud
Reading to your children is one of the best things you can do
with them. Spending quality time together while snuggling up
with them at night reading a good bedtime story is a wonderful
way to bond. Below are ten great bedtime stories to read to your
children.
Map
Maker Treasure Hunt
Kids love a treasure hunt...help them create their very
own!
20
Fun Ideas That Won't Break The Bank
When the kids get home from
school, make some of these fun and inexpensive crafts!
The
Making of Monkey Bread
After spending a sleepless Friday night with a stomach
virus, I awoke Saturday morning with about as much energy as a
100-year-old woman who just ran a marathon.
Inexpensive
Meals Kids Love
Here are some tips for
creating great tasting meals! Your kids will ask for more.
Plus, it won't break your budget! They are also quick
& easy to make.
Funny
Putty
A
fun recipe for funny putty to make with your kids!
Blue’s
Clues Joy of Jell-o
Your kids will love these Blue’s Clues themed recipes!
Easy
Treat Gifts for Kids to Give
Teaching
children how to make and give gifts is something they will
always remember and pass down to their own children in the
future. These recipes are a wonderful place to start.
Games
Games Big Kids Can Play with Younger Siblings
Siblings may not always want to
play with each other. But even a few minutes a day can
be a wonderful bonding experience for both of them.
Coin
Exchange Game
A fun game to teach your children how to make change!
Sounds
of Music?
Rhythm, listening, instruments, sound.
Butterfly
Feet
Looking for a fun thing to do with your tots on those
chilly winter days?
Hobbies
and Activities
Ready, Set, Go Wild
If white-water rafting,
camping, and hiking float your family's boat, try one of these
rockin' adventure vacations.
How
to Start a Playgroup
When I begin to feel like I’m failing as a mom, they are
always there to provide support and reassurance. So how can
you find these angels of mercy?
Collecting
Kids
It's become a passion, something she loves
and a hobby that she greatly enjoys. One that
has caused her to want to learn more, has helped her find out
more about who she
is as a person.
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Educational
Games
Making
Cents
Have fun teaching your kids
numbers, money, values, and cards!
Old
Fashioned Kid's Games
What games did kids play in
the 1940's before Gameboy, Pokeman and computers? The 1948
Home Comfort Cookbook from the Wrought Iron Range Company
gives us a peek at what children did for entertainment before
the advent of electronics.
Moving
Through the Alphabet from A to Z
This is a fun and
educational way to have get your kids moving! They can learn
the alphabet, get some exercise, and have a blast with Mom!
Field
Trips? During Summer Vacation?
Don't let the fact that
school's out deter you from doing some education things this
summer. Learning can be fun!
Activities
To Grow On
Ideas for Enjoying the Summertime with your Children
How
Things Work
A fun way to teach your kids "Deduction and
Reasoning"
Post
Office Delivery
Here’s a fun way to teach organization skills to your
little ones, and have fun at the same time!
Crafts
Slippery Snakes
Summer is a great time to talk to your kids about snakes, both
as a learning opportunity and a warning.
Lion
& Lamb Puppets
Kids love puppets, and they love animals.
Have some fun with both!
The
Beanie Pole
Many kids today have so many beanie toys in their
possession, that they take up a lot of space in your house or
in their rooms. Here is a great idea for storing them that
will keep them accessible yet looking neat.
Need
Ideas for Orphaned Socks?
Anyone who has ever done laundry has had an orphan sock or
two. Here are some ways to put them to work!
Nuts and Bolts Paperweights
If your kids love crafts, help them show their love for Dad,
too, with this fun gift idea.
"I'm
Bored!"
Games of
the Past Meet the Present
Recently, our family had the opportunity to care for sisters' children for a
couple days, when she and her husband traveled to a bed and breakfast for
some much need rest and relaxation. They don't have a chance to get
away that often
Maid
Service, Please
Every day is an adventure in our house.
We never know who will come up with what when three kids are involved!
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