Activities

Enjoy crafts and activities with your kids, regardless of their ages. From younger children to tweens and teens, find tutorials and ideas on how to craft, learn with play, draw, and have fun with each other!

  • Glow Stick Lantern

    I was inspired by the Glow Stick Lantern on Lil Blue Boo and decided to try it with my boys!  Super cool!Directions:  Just cut open (kitchen shears) the tip of your glow stick, dump, seal with lid, and shake.Supplies:Mason Jar, spaghetti jar, or other sealed jarLarge Glow sticks*They are non-toxic go here for more info.*They do contain […]

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  • Better than McDonalds – Bar-b-cups

    I don’t like to cook.  I never make a hot lunch. Never say never, because today I was told that lunch was…. Better than McDonalds! Busy Kid’s Approximate Ingredients (really not much you can mess up):1 pound ground beef2 Grands Flaky Biscuits (the kind you can pull apart)1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or whatever you […]

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  • Mom Spotlight: Starting a Business for Kids

    Name of business:  AL-LA Pet Service  Names(optional) of girls: Allison and Laura Ages:  9 and 12 (started in 2010) Interview with Allison and Laura’s mom – Suzanne!  How did the girls get started?  The girls started their pet business because we got the chance to take care of my sister-in-law’s golden retriever and they loved it.  They […]

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  • Summer Fun on a Budget – good for all ages

    Go mom – you’re halfway through summer and need some activities to fill in the last few days? Use things you already have:Photo Scavenger Hunt click hereMy sister said she did this while waiting for an orchestra to start with her kids – how fun! Camp for Toys click hereThis is awesome!  Reminds me of […]

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