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DIY Cardboard Box Skee Ball Game
July 8, 2013
After we built our jump for hot wheels cars out of a diaper box, my husband had the idea to use the same basic design to make a homemade skee…
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DIY Rainstick Toy for Sensory Play
July 7, 2013
A couple years ago, we made some really awesome rainsticks out of cardboard mailing tubes and a LOT of nails. Â They were fun to make, and we still have them…
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Make Your Own "The Lone Ranger" Face Mask (with a free printable pattern)
July 1, 2013
The boys decided this weekend that they needed Lone Ranger masks! Â We made some out of black craft fleece and black elastic, and the boys have been playing with them…
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Creating Patterns with Paint Stamps
June 17, 2013
The boys and I had a great time stamping with paint. Â This is always a favorite activity! For our stamps we used: Lego bricks Lego wheels - they make either…
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How to Build a Catapult out of Dowel Rods and Rubber Bands
June 6, 2013
Here's a great summer project for kids - build a catapult out of pre-cut dowel rods and rubber bands! Over the years, we've done a lot of exploring with catapult…
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Make a Duct Tape Sheath for Toy Swords
June 5, 2013
When I made Owen's duct tape belt, I also made a sheath for his toy swords that can go off and on the belt. Â This is so easy to make,…
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How to Make a Duct Tape Belt
June 3, 2013
What do you do when your 4 year old has the tiniest waist ever and doesn't fit any belt? Â You make your own belt out of duct tape! I used…
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Turn a Cardboard Box into a Jump for Hot Wheels Cars
May 28, 2013
For several years, Aidan has been trying to figure out how to make a jump for Hot Wheels cars. Â He's tried various methods, such as using books as a ramp,…
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How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet
May 20, 2013
How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet - Step-by-Step Instructions! We've been really into duct tape at our house lately! Â First it was velcro duct tape bracelets, and now Aidan…
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Make a Water Scope for Viewing Pond Life
May 15, 2013
A couple weeks ago, we found a book at the library called "The Kids Summer Handbook."Â (Amazon Affiliate Link) Aidan was really excited about the ideas in this book! Â I…
