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Wooden Bead Name Bracelet

  I have been going over big brothers name with him.  Helping him learn to recognize it and spell it.  When I saw these wooden beads at the store I thought it would be fun to make both boys name bracelets.  It would be a fun activity for the

Beach and Ocean Themed Kid Activities

  We had so much fun last year exploring bugs for a Bug Themed Activities for Kids post.  The Beach and Ocean Themed Kid Activities were put together to inspire and help plan a summer camp week at home, school, or church…  This year Sugar

Snowman Ball Toss Game

My kids never sit still for long.  I am always looking for simple yet fun ways to keep them busy.  Gross motor activities are great to keep them moving and improving their large muscle groups.  This snowman ball toss game was a great gross

Wooden Toys for Toddlers

I love wooden toys!  Wooden toys seem to last forever.  There is such an amazing variety of toys out there.  I wanted to put a few on my toddler’s wish list so I went searching for the best ones around.  I saw some favorite classics,

Rainbow Straw Scissor Skills

All 3 of my kids LOVE bendy straws.  We keep them handy.  And of course bright colored bendy straws are even better. My 3.5yr is all about using scissors right now.  It is still a bit new to him and he always wants to

Children Books About Bugs

We love books, that is no secret.  We have a growing home library of childrens books.  We are always look for new books to enjoy and add to our collection.  Summer is here for us and we have been outside enjoying the sunshine and

Egg Painting

We had Jelly Bean Paints left and a bunch of hard boiled eggs we had decorated.  I had held on to them a few days too many and knew it was time for them to go to the trash.  We had a lot of

Super Fun Candy Games

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Color and Shape Match Up Activity

I love sharing fun themed busy activities each month with you all.  It is a great reason for me to put something simple yet fun together for the kids.  And since it is a busy activity I get a few minutes to prep dinner

Easy Hazelnut Coffee Playdough Recipe

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Math Facts with Jingle Bells

My oldest is learning math facts this year at school.  I love to try and find fun hands on ways for him to practice during the week.  That is how the Math Facts with Jingle Bells came to be.  The kids have had the

Book Inspired Activities and Crafts

When I found out I was expecting my first child my mother brought over children’s books and told me to start reading to that baby now. I ready to all 3 of my children while pregnant and while they were so young they could not

Toothpick and Marshmallow Building

My oldest loves to build and tinker.  I keep saying to myself that I will give him a few more activities to do just that.  Building with toothpicks and marshmallows was on my mental summer bucket list.  I always have more on this list

On the Go Kid’s Snacks

As the mom of 3, we are always on the go.  And summer can be just as busy as when the kids are in school.  No school gives us free time to do lots of fun things.  Playdates, swim class, and more park time