1. How to Play Sticks (A Finger Counting Game for Kids!)

    How to play "Sticks" - A Finger Counting Game for Kids Aidan is in school for the first time this semester, and he brought home this simple game that he…

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  2. 20 Awesome Nerf Games to Make and Play

    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:…

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  3. Spinning Nerf Targets - DIY Cardboard Toy

     Here's a new spin (ha!) on a Nerf target game for kids! We transformed a cardboard trifold display board into a spinning target shooting gallery for Nerf.  It's not necessary…

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  4. 30+ Ideas for (Indoor) Family Fun

    Here are more than 30 ideas for indoor family fun!  Whether the weather is bad or you just need to stay inside, there's something for everyone on this list! Fun…

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  5. Simple Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions

    Popsicle/Craft Stick Chain Reactions - Herringbone and Clever Levers Of all the craft materials we have ever purchased, I have to say that we have gotten the most bang for…

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  6. Ping Pong Ball Nerf Targets

    You know what makes a simple and fun Nerf target? An empty plastic bottle and a ping pong ball! Ready, aim, fire! We covered the bottles with duct tape (just…

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  7. Swinging Nerf Targets

    Plastic cups make awesome Nerf targets, and when the cups are swinging, they're even more fun! We have LOTS of random PVC pipe pieces in our house and garage from…

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  8. Family Game Night: Minute to Win It One Minute Challenges

    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…

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  9. Craft Stick People

    Last week the two oldest boys went to VBS, leaving me with time with just the younger three.  While Jonathan and Janie were napping, Owen and I decided to do…

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  10. Make a PVC Pipe Water Shooter Toy

    Here's a fun idea for a water shooter toy that can be made out of PVC pipe! We have had SO much fun playing with this homemade water shooter.  It's…

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