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Start A Little Library Today!
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DIY Harry Potter Magic Wands
I know what I want to be when I grow-up - a wand-maker! Look out, Ollivander - you're going to have some competition! I don't know if I've ever mentioned it, but I'm a total Harry Potter nerd!...
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Recycled Paper Bird's Nest Craft
We recently had the honor of playing host to a robin's nest in our backyard. It was fascinating to watch the babies grow (from a distance, of course) and the protective parents feed them and shoo...
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Toddler Doll Wash Activity
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. When 23-month-old Maddie comes...
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DIY Chalk Paint
I'm not usually big on making our own paint. There's the extra trouble of finding the ingredients, and then the time to make it, when Kay usually wants to paint RIGHT NOW! But after seeing an easy...
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Awesomely Easy Water Sensory Bins
The wonderful thing about water play in the warm weather - it's perfectly fine if the kids end up IN the bin. (In fact, we encourage it!) Set out some spoons, cups and pails (funnels are always a...
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Help Your Favorite Charity From Home
Helping out my favorite causes is something that always makes me feel good. But I don't have time to volunteer regularly or send them a nice big check, well, ever! (I wish!) Good thing there's so...
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DIY Hexagon Bead Keychains
When I saw these awesome colors from DecoArt's Patio Paint series, I wanted to make something...like keychains! For those of you wondering why I would need an outdoor paint for something that...
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DIY Glitter Ornaments
The Halloween candy is out. The Thanksgiving aisle at the craft store is fully decked out. But Kay hasn't even gone back to school yet. Does that mean it's too early to start the Christmas crafts?...
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Dinosaurs at the Playground - A #RandomKindness Activity
I'm so excited to share with you this new project we've been working on. It's all about kindness! Kay and I have been working on focusing our attention on performing random acts of kindness....
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The Funnest Process Art Ideas for Kids
I always tell Kay, "Artists are supposed to be messy." And any artist taking on the following projects are certainly going to follow that maxim. Check out these artsy, fun, and, yes, messy,...
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How to Connect With Your Kids in 10 Minutes A Day
I recently went through a period where I was having some health problems. I was in pain a lot of the time and a many things fell by the wayside as I spent most of my time in bed, not the least of...
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Easy Homemade Card with Bondic
There's only so many times that glue leaves you with sticky fingers before you start looking an alternative. But while Bondic is billed as "not a glue" (in fact, their website is NotaGlue.com;...
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DIY Dog Walking Station
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are, as always, 100% my own. #BestPawForward #CollectiveBias I've never liked the term "pet owner". One...
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Kindness Rocks
I've found a new hobby! I admit, I started thinking up "random acts of kindness" for Kay. I thought it would be a good example for her and hopefully something that would stick with her as she gets...
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Creative Play Ideas for After School
There never seems to be enough time during the school year. Even after school, there's classes and programs, homework and reading assignments. Sometimes free play takes a backseat to more "academic"...
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Wood Blocks Halloween Decor
Apparently my new-found love of crafting is becoming known to my family. My husband brought me home some scrap wood blocks from work, explaining, "I knew you'd find something to make with them." You...
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Autumn Salt Tray
I am always on the lookout for different ways to make learning more fun. I'm not of the belief that kids should learn only, or even primarily, by sitting at a desk and filling out worksheets. That may...
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Boo Bags - A Random Act of Halloween Kindness
Have you ever been "BOO'ed"? (Don't worry, it's a good thing!) We recently gave this random act of kindness a try and I think we have a new Halloween tradition on our hands! I've been seeing these...
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Bottle Caps Caterpillar
Where you may see a random collection of bottle caps, I see...potential caterpillar! This little cutie was inspired by a site that gave me lots of inspiration. It's in French, which I'm trying to...
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