Family Activities

  • Creative Kids: Valentines Painting Tutorial

    Introducing my crafty niece Lauren! Name: Lauren  Age: 8 Likes: Art and Ballet Dislikes: Soccer Be when you get older: Ballerina or Artist What’s the best thing about your aunt: That she’s crafty! (love that girl!) How I made the owl by Lauren Step 1 I painted the whole canvas pink and let it dry. Step […]

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  • Food Allergy Party Labels

    I LOVE this!  Ces at Lollipops and Paper created these dessert tags.  These would work out great at a party or a potluck!  Thank you Ces for supporting food allergy families! Two other things to note for party planners:1.  Have labels available from prepackaged food to share with food allergic friends.2.  Desserts are the hardest […]

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  • 25 Rules for Moms with Sons

    Are you a mom of a boy?  Stop by and see Tabitha’s post of 25 rules for Moms with Sons. I always see ideas and posts for moms of girls, but this one from Tabitha and the 7 Rules for Dating my son are two personal favorites.

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  • Kid Friendly Mild Chili

    We love chili!  I never thought I’d be able to turn my kids onto chili.  It always seemed so spicy or the beans were too big.  I accidentally found the secret that worked for our whole family.  This is our go-to food for winter, rainy weather, and all trips.  It’s our stick-to-your-ribs, no one complains, […]

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  • Kid Approved Bird Feeder Wreath

    Bridget wasn’t about to be outdone by her sister, Maggie’s, awesome geoboard post, so her mom designed a super simple bird feeder for her to make. Supplies:  pipe cleaner, Cheerios  Directions:  string the cereal, eat a little, string, eat a little, tie into a wreath, eat the rest! Adorn your tree and wait for the birds! […]

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  • Creative Kids: DIY Geoboard for Kids

      M for her name and 10 for her age.  Clever! I was stopped as soon as I entered my friend’s house today… Maggie had made her own geoboard! When I was a classroom teacher, the kids loved them!  They could come up with the most creative ideas. Click here for some great activities on Dr. […]

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