Family Activities

  • Unplugged Play: Upcycled Robot Craft

    Rainy Day?  Snow Day?  Create with things from around the house!   My eldest loves to create things from real parts.  Here is his newest addition:   Keebler the Robot Top to Bottom – things used to make Keebler: camping pot windshield wiper part cracker tin bike pump parts aluminum foil music piece from inside […]

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  • Rainbow Jello

    Rainbow Jello A salute to the 1970’s! I remember my grandmother making this for my family when we would come into town.  One year (pre-kids) I thought I’d make it as a surprise for my family.  Little did I know how long it would take!  I stayed up until 3:00 a.m. making it and it […]

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  • 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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  • The Magic of Christmas Dwells within….. the MOM!

    It wasn’t until I was a mom and had kids old enough to really care about Christmas, that I really realized that Christmas magic comes from the mom!  {thanks mom!} If you’re a mom, I don’t want to stress you with these extra thoughts; however, for the most part the gift wrapping, the planning, Elf […]

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  • Food Allergies

    My eldest son has food allergies and has dealt with them almost his entire life.  Since the time he started leaving our house to go to preschool, he has worn a Medic Alert sports band (cool for boys).We always felt that it was important for him to be able to be independent while dealing with a […]

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