1. Paper Plate Easter Basket Craft for Kids

    Here's a fun Easter craft for kids!  And you probably have all of the supplies on hand. We had fun creating paper plate Easter baskets this week.  We filled them…

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  2. Non-Mushy Valentine's Day Card Ideas

    Are your kids looking to avoid lots of love and hearts and mushy stuff this Valentine's Day?  Here are some ideas for Valentines to make or print that have a…

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  3. "You're the Bomb!" Handmade Valentines

    Here's a fun idea for a homemade Valentine to make and give - "You're the Bomb!" candy Valentines! Aidan and I enjoyed making these for his friends at school. We…

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  4. "Toad-ally Awesome" Boy Approved Valentines

    Toad-ally Awesome Frog Valentines - Boy Approved! My boys are not into Valentine's Day in the slightest, but when we saw these frog Valentines on Pinterest, Gresham wanted to make…

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  5. The Exhausted Mom's Christmas Pledge

    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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  6. Candy Cane Scented Rice for Sensory Play

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

    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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  8. Turn Toy Dinosaurs into Christmas Ornaments

    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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  9. Gifts to Make for Boys

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

    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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