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Salt Vibrations: Sounds You Can SEE!
July 10, 2015
It's easy enough to tell kids that sounds are caused by vibrations, but that can be a tough concept for them to really grasp! Here are two simple demonstrations that…
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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. One is…
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Star Wars Perler Beads Patterns
June 18, 2015
Last year was the summer of the Rainbow Loom. This year, it has been Perler beads! Well, at our house anyway. They're not any kind of fad that I know…
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25 Awesome Projects for Tween and Teen Boys (Ages 10 and Up)
May 21, 2015
Need craft or project ideas for older boys? My 11 year old (almost 12) helped me choose this collection of projects, so these are things that are "boy approved." When…
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How to Make a Guitar Pick Necklace
May 20, 2015
How to Make a Guitar Pick Necklace This simple project was all Aidan's idea, and it turned out great! We bought some leather cord on clearance at Hobby Lobby once…
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How to Make a Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter out of Office Supplies
May 10, 2015
Here is a fun Star Wars craft for kids that you probably have all the materials for. Make an X-Wing Starfighter out of office supplies! Aidan and I saw this…
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Star Wars Paper Crafts to Make
May 3, 2015
All of our boys love Star Wars, and with the new movie coming out this year, we've been in a Star Wars mood! CUBE STAR WARS PAPER CRAFTS Aren't these…
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How to Train Your Dragon Rainbow Loom
March 18, 2015
Aidan has been making dragons from How to Train Your Dragon 2 on his Rainbow Loom! Aidan found a series called "How to Loom Your Dragon" on Youtube. These are…
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How to Make a PVC Pipe Xylophone Instrument
March 18, 2015
This week, we have been exploring the mathematics of music with a homemade PVC pipe xylophone! This was one of those projects that sort of evolved. The boys have been…
