1. Avengers Perler Bead Patterns

    It has been Perler bead summer at our house!  We've made minions and Star Wars characters, and now here are some fun Avengers Perler bead patterns. Captain America Aidan adapted…

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  2. 25+ Crafts and Activities for Kids Using Everyday Materials

    Craft Closet Boredom Busters for Kids!   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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  3. DIY Avengers Wooden Tic Tac Toe Game

    Here's a fun game that the whole family will enjoy - Avengers themed tic tac toe! This game was so simple to put together, and almost any age can play!…

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  4. 25 Awesome Projects for Tween and Teen Boys (Ages 10 and Up)

    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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  5. How to Build a LEGO Toothless (Inspired by How to Train Your Dragon)

    Toothless (Night Fury) LEGO® Building Instructions, Inspired by How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon 2 came out on Netflix this month, which inspired a new round…

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  6. LEGO Minions Building Instructions

    How to Build LEGO® Minions Who doesn't love minions?  We just watched Despicable Me (again) last weekend, and decided to build some minions! There's something irresistible about these silly guys!…

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  7. LEGO Marble Run

    Here's a fun LEGO® building challenge - create a marble run! Aidan built this marble run with different types of moving parts.  Here's a demonstration: Update:  We've added another LEGO…

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  8. Count Down to Christmas with a DIY Lego Advent Calendar

    Christmas is coming!  This year has FLOWN by, and I cannot believe that we are already planning the Christmas season.  Every year, my boys look at the advent calendars in…

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  9. Lego Court: A Mock Trial Lesson with Legos

    Last week, we husband went to jury duty for the first time ever.  He was actually kind of happy to be summoned as he has never received a jury summons.…

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  10. Simple Boredom Busters for Summer Afternoons

    There's nothing like a lazy summer afternoon... Lemonade and a good book on the front porch, playing in the sprinkler, riding bikes to the ice cream shop... Okay, we don't…

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