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Making a Story with Digital Photos
September 14, 2010
One thing that my boys enjoy doing (and that we really should do more often) is using their toys to make a story. We pose the toys and take pictures…
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Bubble Target Practice
September 13, 2010
This idea came from a friend who also has three boys! Her youngest is the same age as my oldest, so I asked her what she used to entertain her…
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Fishing for ABC's
September 10, 2010
This super-easy activity has been a favorite for my boys! It always holds their interest longer than I expect it to. We use a dowel rod to be our fishing…
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Helping Kids (and Parents!) Deal with Anger
September 8, 2010
We did not work on any fun projects in the frugal house today... :( We had some character issues and "training moments" come up today that delayed everything! Actually, I…
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Feeding Boys: Pumpkin Bread
September 7, 2010
My older two boys are only 7 and almost 4, but we are already feeling like they "eat us out of house and home!" The third son hates to eat,…
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$80 for a pet gate? We'll make our own!
September 7, 2010
It's a goooood thing this puppy is so cute. This morning, his crate was dry when we went it to get him, but I could tell by the smell that…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
September 6, 2010
We are doing Apologia science for my second grader this year, and we absolutely LOVE it! With these books, you can teach multiple children of different ages at one time,…
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Easy-to-Make Accessories for Cowboys and Indians
September 4, 2010
Our family really loves Schleich figures. Schleich is a German company that makes realistic plastic animals and people. They are a little on the expensive side, but we have found…
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Homemade Cleaner that Neutralizes Boy Bathroom Stink!
September 2, 2010
For months, I have been embarrassed by the smell of our hall bathroom. It's the only bathroom that the boys use, and the only bathroom that we have to offer…
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Make Your Own "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" Book
August 31, 2010
Today's idea is courtesy of a college professor who really impacted my development as a teacher, Dr. Jimmie Russell. Dr. Russell taught future teachers at OBU until she lost her…
