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THANKFUL BANNER

November is a great month to recognize what you are thankful for especially since “Thanks”giving is this month. Create a banner to display in your house to show what you are thankful for! The process of making is just as important as the finished… Continue Reading “THANKFUL BANNER”

ELF ON THE SHELF COUNTDOWN

Who else is excited for Elf on the Shelf to come? Make a countdown until the big day he/she arrives! We are Elf on the Shelf crazy at our house. The anticipation of him coming has my daughter full of excitement. Instead of her… Continue Reading “ELF ON THE SHELF COUNTDOWN”

LEAF MAN NATURE WALK & ACTIVITIES

When the leaves start to fall off the trees- it’s fall! . That also means it’s time to read the book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. A wonderful book about a pile of leaves that look like a man. Hence, the title “Leaf man”.… Continue Reading “LEAF MAN NATURE WALK & ACTIVITIES”

POST HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT

Why let trick or treating be only one day? Take advantage of all the candy you have and trick or treat again and again. The fun doesn’t have to end. My daughter was so upset that Halloween was over and she couldn’t trick or… Continue Reading “POST HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT”

HALLOWEEN TIC TAC TOE

Tic tac toe is a hit with kids of all ages! Win the game and you get to eat a piece of candy! Once the game is over everyone wins and gets to eat all of the candy! Great Halloween treat for little friends!… Continue Reading “HALLOWEEN TIC TAC TOE”

HOMEMADE WINDOW CLINGS

Why buy window clings- when you can make your own? It’s a fun and inexpensive project with easily found materials. Soon your windows will be personalized by your kids. Materials: To Create: Ahead of time I printed out simple outlines of images my daughter… Continue Reading “HOMEMADE WINDOW CLINGS”

CANDY COTTAGE

Why only make a gingerbread house/candy cottage at Christmas time, when you can make one at other holidays too? This is a great family tradition to start and the whole family can participate. This activity reviews fine motor skills, patterns, color mixing (icing), story… Continue Reading “CANDY COTTAGE”

JACK-O-LANTERN PRINTS

Time to get festive! Make simple jack-o-lantern prints with an apple. Fun and cute craft to decorate your home or share with others! Materials: To Create: 1.) Cut apple. Begin by cutting an apple in half (down the center). Spread out orange paint on… Continue Reading “JACK-O-LANTERN PRINTS”

“BEE”GINNING OF THE YEAR TEACHER GIFT

It’s back to school time! Show your child’s teacher you appreciate all of the hard work they have done before school started and in the first few weeks by a little pampering gift. Make a quick and simple gift they can enjoy at home.… Continue Reading ““BEE”GINNING OF THE YEAR TEACHER GIFT”

MOMMY & ME BRACELETS

Make a special gift for your daughter or son who is off to school! Something as simple as a bracelet to wear will be a fun surprise! I was inspired to make these bracelets because of what my mother did when I was a… Continue Reading “MOMMY & ME BRACELETS”