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Build a Powerful Popsicle Stick Catapult
June 25, 2018
STEM challenge for kids - build a catapult out of popsicle sticks! Here's a fun (and effective) catapult to build out of popsicle sticks, hot glue, and a few other…
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How to Make Adorable Wood Slice Owl Ornaments and an Owl Tree
August 28, 2016
Here's an owl craft that is both simple and adorable! And if the kids don't want to help with this one, it's a fun and relaxing mom project. We used…
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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 Build a Water Balloon Launcher
May 28, 2014
A water balloon launcher is a great project for a hot day! For a couple of summers we've been wanting to figure out how to make a really awesome water…
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Two Ways to Build a Lego Catapult
January 27, 2014
LEGO® Building Challenge: Build something that will launch a ping pong ball! For those of you who enjoy participating in our LEGO® Fun Friday building challenges, I apologize that we…
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How to Build a Catapult out of Dowel Rods and Rubber Bands
June 6, 2013
Here's a great summer project for kids - build a catapult out of pre-cut dowel rods and rubber bands! Over the years, we've done a lot of exploring with catapult…
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10 Ways for Kids to Burn off Energy (Without Tearing Down the House!)
March 17, 2013
With four boys, our house has a lot of noise and a lot of energy! (If you want a demonstration, just check out the video in this post!) I would…
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Do Something Unexpected! (Your kids will love it!)
June 20, 2012
I am a fairly color-in-the-lines type of person, and my kids are often, uh, not so much. Why walk down the stairs when you can jump? Why go around the…
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Best of 2011
December 31, 2011
Happy New Year's Eve! 2011 really seemed to fly by for our family! Of course, I spent half the year expecting our fourth son, so that may have something to…
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Build a Tinker Toy Catapult
July 27, 2011
My boys LOVE a good catapult. Last year, we made this marshmallow catapult out of a tissue box, and it was a lot of fun! So when I saw this…