How to Make a Pool Noodle Rocket Flinger
April 18, 2015
Rocket Flingers - Turn a pool noodle into a fun DIY toy! The other night, the boys found a fun flinger toy at the park. I wouldn't let them bring…
20 Awesome Nerf Games to Make and Play
February 16, 2015
At our house, we LOVE Nerf guns! Here are a collection of the most awesome Nerf games to make and play. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Favorite Nerf Gear:…
LEGO Duplo Mini Golf
February 7, 2015
Here's a fun way for preschoolers to expend some excess energy on a day stuck indoors - Duple LEGO® Mini Golf! We used a ping pong ball for our golf…
Family Game Night: Minute to Win It One Minute Challenges
August 13, 2014
Several months ago, I ran across these fun posts on Housing a Forest about "Minute to Win It" style family games. We have actually never watched the Minute to Win…
Sand Box Play on a Budget
April 14, 2014
I must confess, I have a love/hate relationship with sand boxes. My boys LOVE to dig. It's one of the main things that they want to do outside, and they…
Flying Turkey Nerf Targets
November 25, 2013
Last year, we used file folders to make turkey targets for Nerf guns that pop back up after you shoot them. Today I realized why. It was our first day…
Game for Kids: Racing Pom Pom Balls
June 19, 2013
Racing pom pom balls is a great activity for a bad weather day, or a day that's just too hot to play outside! Today, I made two race tracks out…
Build a Chain Reaction with Popsicle or Craft Sticks
May 13, 2013
Did you know that you can build an exploding chain reaction by weaving together popsicle sticks or craft sticks? I saw this post on Pinterest from Mom Trusted, and I…
Ninja Bubbles
April 26, 2013
Ninja Bubbles: Blow bubbles for your kids to hit with foam swords. They burn off energy, and you can sit in a patio chair while you blow the bubbles. It's…
Recipe for Giant Bubble Solution
April 17, 2013
Many years ago, I mixed up a recipe for giant bubble solution that I saw on the PBS Zoom TV show. I was teaching science to homeschoolers at the time,…
