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How to Make Floam (Foam + Slime)
July 8, 2015
Have you ever played with floam? Â The first time I saw this bizarre toy was in the 1980's - my brother got some Nickelodeon brand floam somewhere, maybe as a…
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Engineering for Kids: Build a LEGO Water Wheel
July 7, 2015
Here's a fun STEM project for kids that is perfect for warm weather - build a LEGO® water wheel and experiment with fluid dynamics. It was actually not shockingly hot…
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Wooden Crate Toy Storage
June 29, 2015
When we made our Wooden Crate Hot Wheels Parking Garage last month, the family member that loved it the most was Janie! Â She is 14 months old, and the crate…
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More LEGO Minions to Build!
June 28, 2015
We are back with more LEGO® minions to build!  And these are some dressed up minions! If you missed our original LEGO minions post, you might want to start there.…
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Four Awesome Tricks to Do with a Penny
June 26, 2015
For the final day of our Craft Closet Boredom Busters series, here are four fun tricks to do with a penny and just a few other household supplies. Â One is…
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Craft Stick Marble Run
June 24, 2015
Engineering for Kids - Build a marble run out of craft sticks! Last year, we showed you three marble projects to build with craft sticks and a cardboard box (maze,…
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Car Race Counting Game!
June 23, 2015
Here's a game that preschoolers will love - Car Race Counting! My husband built this game out of a piece of poster board and a little bit of white duct…
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Paper Roll Animals
June 22, 2015
Get crafty with paper towel/toilet paper rolls and make some adorable animals! Â Just add scissors, paint, googly eyes, and hot glue. Â This is the perfect boredom buster for a rainy…
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25+ Crafts and Activities for Kids Using Everyday Materials
June 22, 2015
Craft Closet Boredom Busters for Kids! Â A Week Long Blog Series Whether you're looking for an activity for a group of kids, or just something to do at home…
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Why it's Good for Parents to Require Kids to Obey
June 22, 2015
I have noticed a trend in parenting advice in the last couple of years. Â The word "obedience" seems to have become a bad word in modern parenting. I have seen…
