1. Exploring Nature with Kids by Observing and Sketching

    After being more or less at home for 11 days in a row with sick children (we got out a few times to get library books and buy more tissues!)…

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  2. Make a Silly Character Turkey

    We had some leftover blank turkeys from our Nerf Turkey Targets, and the other day I had the idea of turning them into funny characters! Aidan thought it was a…

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  3. Nerf Turkey Targets (for a Thanksgiving Shoot-out!)

    Today we used file folders to make turkey targets for use with Nerf guns, and the boys had SO much fun! I found some printable turkeys and the boys colored…

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  4. Crazy Sock Ideas

    Does your child's school or Awana club do crazy sock day (or night)? We have crazy sock night at Awana once each year, and I never have any good ideas.…

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  5. Angry Birds Beanbags and Activities

    Much to my children's chagrin, we don't spend very much time on video games at our house. This spring, however, I got my first smart phone and we downloaded Angry…

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  6. Pool Noodle Marble Run

    We had extra pool noodle ends left over from our pool noodle light sabers, so I thought the boys would have fun making marble runs with them. I've seen several…

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  7. Do Something Unexpected! (Your kids will love it!)

    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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  8. Science Fun: A Mentos and Diet Soda Fountain!

    Get ready for your children to name you "Mom of the Year" after this activity! Aidan was amazed when I announced after dinner that we were going to create a…

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  9. Roly Poly (Pill Bug) Races

    When I saw this idea for roly poly races on Shared From Way Over Here, I knew it would be right up my boys' alley! All three of them love…

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  10. Make Your Own Wooden Blocks

    Owen's birthday is coming up next week (He'll be 2!), and Aidan worked with us to make him a set of wooden blocks! Aidan has been learning some beginning woodworking…

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