1. 25 More Homemade Gifts to Make for Boys

    November 8, 2015

    Last year, I shared a post with gifts to make for boys, and I'm back with 25 more homemade gift ideas! Of course these are not meant to be *only*…

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  2. The Exhausted Mom's Christmas Pledge

    December 15, 2014

    I don't know about you, but with 10 days to go until Christmas I'm already worn out! Gone are the days of sitting back, enjoying a couple of weeks off…

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  3. Candy Cane Scented Rice for Sensory Play

    December 10, 2014

    How to dye and scent rice like peppermint candy canes - for play! Yesterday we had a Christmas themed play date, and I made some candy cane rice for the…

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  4. Five Lego Christmas Projects to Build (With Instructions!)

    December 5, 2014

    LEGO® Christmas Projects with Building Instructions Here are some LEGO® Christmas projects to build - instructions included! Hopefully the builders at your house will have these pieces or something similar…

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  5. Turn Toy Dinosaurs into Christmas Ornaments

    December 2, 2014

    Early on in my boy-raising career, I had to embrace the fact that the boys' taste in Christmas ornaments is different than mine. Each year, they get to pick out…

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  6. Gifts to Make for Boys

    November 30, 2014

    Handmade Gift Ideas for Boys Whether you simply enjoy crafting or need to save some cash, it's fun to give something that has a handmade touch rather than buying yet…

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  7. Rainbow Loom Christmas Stocking Ornament (And Other Christmas Loom Projects)

    November 11, 2014

    Do you have LOTS and LOTS of little plastic rubber bands left around the house after the Rainbow Loom craze? Well, it might be fun to dig those looms out…

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  8. Easy Wooden Peg Nativity Sensory Bin

    December 15, 2013

    As we approach Christmas, here is an idea for a simple nativity that preschoolers can touch and explore. This project came together very quickly, and Owen and Jonathan (ages 4.5…

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  9. Parachute Cord (Paracord) Candy Cane Christmas Ornaments

    December 12, 2013

    This summer, Aidan and I got into crafting with parachute cord (paracord) and made several bracelets and keychains. We have plenty of cord left, so we experimented with a way…

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  10. Celebrating a Merry Christmas When Money is Tight

    December 10, 2013

    We never really have a whole lot of money to spend on Christmas gifts, but this year feels especially light. December and January are always slow months at my husband's…

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