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Simple Machines Science Lesson: Lift Water with An Archimedes' Screw
April 28, 2016
This Archimedes' screw is such a neat science lesson about simple machines! We use screws all the time to hold things together, but screws are also used to raise and…
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Engineering for Kids: Build a Changeable Pegboard Marble Run
March 9, 2016
Yes, we love building marble runs over here! We're back with another idea, and this is particularly a good one for kids to build themselves. It's easy to rearrange the…
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The Best Star Wars Costumes to Make for Kids
February 26, 2016
Do you have Star Wars fans at your house? Here are some of the BEST ideas for Star Wars costumes that you can make yourself! These ideas are perfect for…
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10 Ball Games for Kids - Ideas for Active Play Indoors!
February 20, 2016
Here are some active ball games for kids that are perfect for playing indoors! Save these ideas for the next bad weather day! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Back…
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Make Glow-in-the-Dark Arrows for Z Tech Bows!
February 4, 2016
Make your own glow-in-the-dark arrows for shooting in the dark! This activity is almost guaranteed to earn you the title of "Mom of the Year!" The credit for this idea…
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Awesome Ideas for a FUN Holiday Break!
December 21, 2015
If you're looking for things to do with kids over the Christmas break, you've found the right place! While everyone at our house was ready for a break from school,…
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Laundry Basket Skee Ball (With Ball Pit Balls!)
December 8, 2015
We have a fantastic game to share with you - Laundry Basket Skee Ball! I'm especially excited about this game because it's simple to set up and it's something active…
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How to Make a Cardboard Box Race Track for Hot Wheels Cars
October 30, 2015
Convert a cardboard box (we used a Costco diaper box) into simple race lanes for Hot Wheels cars! This simple race track releases four cars at one time. The boys…
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Fun Food Ideas for a Peanuts Birthday Party
October 19, 2015
This is a sponsored post. Gresham turned 9 last week and since this was not a "party year" (we only do parties with friends when the kids turn 5 and…
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Backyard Carnival Games: Spider Launch
October 6, 2015
Here's another simple backyard carnival game - Spider Launch! Launch little plastic spiders with a simple homemade catapult. A cardboard box makes a great target, and we decorated ours with…
