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Outdoor Fun Idea: Sponge Bomb Bucket Toss

May 152013

With our temps at almost 90 in early May, I think it is safe to look for some water activities we can have a bit of fun with! I just love how colorful these sponge bombs are!

Sponge Bomb Bucket Toss found on Inner Child Fun

Need: (All I think can be found at your local Dollar Store too!)

Sponges
Scissors
Zip Ties
Toe Nail Clippers to trim off excess Zip Ties
Buckets

Directions:

The website did not really give much. She did cut each sponge into thirds then used 9 strips per “Bomb”. A reader submitted a suggestion to use toe nail clippers to cut excess zip ties. Just bunch them up (I did three rows wide & three high), and tie them up! Add a little water and have some fun!

We had so much fun yesterday! I had a bit of trouble find Zip Ties at my Dollar Tree so I headed over to Walmart and found them back in the hardware section. We went with the longer clear ones which were a bit long…but the short ones would have been very hard to work with.

Homemade Bubble Solution

Apr 242013

Bubbles are my son’s favorite Spring/Summer activity and I saw this fun little Homemade Bubble Solution all over Facebook the past week and just had to share. If you buy the larger size Laundry Detergent then save it for this great idea. If you do not (like me) any container will work to hold the Homemade Bubbles.

Homemade Bubble Refill Station: from Premier Pediatrics-Dr. Deb Winburn and Dr. Todd Bush

Bubble solution:
12 cups of water
1 cup of dish soap
1 cup of cornstarch
2 Tbsp baking powder
….now go out and make some bubbles!!

Earth Day Crafts

Apr 222013

Image Credit: The Gunny Sack

My little guy just loves to do crafts and make just about anything and I found a few Earth Day Crafts from some great bloggers! Check them all out… I am hoping you can make one or even a few.

Earth Day Crayons and Play-dough from The Gunny Sack (pictured above). Both of these crafts would be great to make with the kids and they will have a lot of fun playing them them after they are done! The melted crayons are so much fun and give you something to do with those broken crayons. Make sure to visit The Gunny Sack for all the details and step by step picture instructions too!

This Earth Day Mobile from Classified: Mom looks like a fun craft for all ages! If you have younger kids you can find Coloring pictures they can color instead of having to draw. Make sure to visit Classified: Mom for all the supplies needed and instructions.

Image Credit: Share and Remember

I just love this simple Earth Day Tissue Paper Craft from Share & Remember. (Note the one on Share & Remember has been updated to 2013). This one is a great skill project for those who need a little help with cutting or for the younger ones developing fine motor skills with tearing! Visit Share & Remember for the printable Earth with poem and instructions.

Image Credit: Kindergarten Rocks

How fun is this Earth Day Necklace found on Kindergarten Rocks? This one is make from Soil and Glue!! Note this project will take a few days since you have to let the Soil/Glue ball dry for a few days. For the color.. Just paint. Visit Kindergarten Rocks for all the instructions.

KOOL-AID Tie-Dye Easter Eggs

Mar 282013

We are always looking to find new ways to dye our Easter Eggs and this one is on my list this year! Bet they will smell great too!

KOOL-AID Tie-Dye Easter Eggs

2 env. (0.13 to 0.16 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any red color (try Cherry, Black Cherry, Strawberry or Tropical Punch flavor)

2 env. (0.14 oz. to 0.15 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any orange color (try Orange, Mango or Peach Mango flavor)

2 env. (0.13 oz. to 0.23 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any yellow or green color (try Lemonade, Piña or Lemon-Lime flavor)

2 env. (0.22 oz. each) KOOL-AID Unsweetened Drink Mix, any blue color (try Mixed Berry or Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade flavor)

1/2 cup water, divided

1-1/2 doz. hard-cooked eggs, cooled

Directions:

MIX contents of 2 (same-flavored) KOOL-AID envelopes with 2 Tbsp. water in 6- to 8-oz. container; stir to dissolve drink mixes. Repeat in 3 separate containers with remaining KOOL-AID envelopes.

PLACE eggs on cooling rack in sink; rinse eggs with tap water.

SPOON KOOL-AID mixtures, 1 at a time, over wet eggs to create tie-dye patterns. Repeat with remaining eggs.

POUR a little tap water over each egg to set colors. Use tongs to transfer eggs to paper towel-covered baking sheet to dry. Rinse sink immediately as needed.

DIY Dr Seuss Hats To Celebrate His Birthday

Mar 012013

Did you know that Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2nd? What a fun way to celebrate by making a hat that matches his! This great craft idea comes from BabbaCo.com! Super easy and you only need a few supplies.

Dr. Seuss Hat from BabbaCo.com

Supplies:

Large White
Construction Paper (used an 11 inch by 17 inch piece) (You can use a smaller sheet but just might have to tape the pieces together like we did!)
Red Construction Paper (8.5 inch by 11 inch is fine) or you can have your kiddo’s color the red stripes
Tape or glue stick
Scissors

Visit BabbaCo.com for the directions with pictures!

Image Credit: Babbaco.com

President’s Day Craft Ideas

Feb 182013

Today is President’s Day so I thought it would be neat to find some crafts you can do with the kiddo’s today to help pass the time if they are home like mine is today.

Red White and Blue Scissor Skills Projects (Ages 2+) from DLTK Kids

Materials:

children’s scissors,
construction paper — you can prechoose the color or let the kids pick their own
glue,
paper and printer

Visit HERE to find out how to complete the project & star pattern

Cherry Tree Paper Craft from DLTK Kids. There are two versions of this craft: one for the younger and one for the older kids. Visit HERE for all the directions and patterns.

Materials:

printer,
paper,
scissors,
glue,
something to colour with (for B&W version and to add grass, sun, etc).
Tissue Paper Version only – you will also need:
- tissue paper in red and green (about 1/2 a standard sheet of green and 1/4 of red).
- standard pencil with an eraser

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Free Printable Thumb/Finger Print Themed Valentine’s

Feb 132013

I know a few of you have been waiting for these valentines so I hope you enjoy! These are the Finger/Thumb Print Themed Valentine’s that are a fun activity for you and you kiddo.

To get started download the Finger/Thumb Print Themed Valentines from the link below. The file will open and you can choose to print or save the PDF off for future use. {Hint- Print on Card stock to help these hold a bit more}

Fingerprint Valentine

Supplies:

Paint

Paint Brush

Markers/Sharpies

Lady Bug Valentine: Paint your Kiddo’s Thumb and press on to paper. Then with a black marker finish the lady bug and make dashes to complete the heart.

Love Valentine: Paint your kiddo’s thumb and press down at an angle to the left. Then paint again and press down to an angle to the right.

Heart Bloom Valentine: Paint your kiddo’s thumb and press down at an angle to the left. Then paint again and press down to an angle to the right. Use green marker to complete flower stem and leaves.

Bee My Valentine: Paint your kiddos Thumb and press down at an angle. Then use a black marker to complete the bee and dash marks too.

Hello Tweet Heart Bird Valentine: Paint your kiddos Thumb and press down at an angle. Use a black marker to add an eye and legs to bird. Then use orange to make the beak.

Butterfly Valentine: Start by painting a thumb with one color and pressing down on the paper. Choose another color and press down thumb two on each side of butterfly’s body. Then use a marker to complete butterfly.