1. How to Build Popsicle Stick Bombs

    Here's another fun thing to do with popsicle sticks - build them into stick bombs! Popsicle stick bombs are quick to make and fun to throw. The boys thought it…

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  2. 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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  3. Lego Court: A Mock Trial Lesson with Legos

    Last week, we husband went to jury duty for the first time ever. He was actually kind of happy to be summoned as he has never received a jury summons.…

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  4. 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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  5. Farm Sensory Play Activity for Preschoolers

    Create a farm sensory bin with a corn silo that really loads a tractor! Fall (and spring) are such fun times to learn about farms. We have had fun this…

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  6. 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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  7. IKEA Hack Lego Table

    There are SO many awesome ideas for LEGO® tables out there, and yet despite all the Legomaniacs in our house we have never had one! The boys mostly build with…

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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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