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DIY Lava Lamp For KidsSupplies
Directions
Supplies:
Step 1) Put down Newspaper
Tip: You could also do this on a T-shirt!
THANKS so much Clipper Dana for this ADORABLE idea!
ABC Letter Find GameThis costs UNDER $2 to make, and will give you numerous games!
Supplies:
Randomly place alphabet letters on a paper toweling roll and make matching dot stickers with the letters. Once labeled put the sheet of letters and the Paper Toweling roll in a ziploc gallon sized bag and take it along with you in the car. You could also make smaller versions by using Toiler Paper Rolls, those fight perfectly in a sandwich bag.
Some other ideas: numbers, shapes, colors, sight word, etc.
Clipper Brooke’s son Tucker REALLY enjoys playing this as you can see!
Kids Crafts – Indoor Snowman Fun PERFECT way for the kids to have fun building a Snowman on those days it is to cold to go outside and build a real one! This will keep them busy for hours.
Supplies Needed:
Directions:
Clipper Brooke’s son, Tucker had TONS of fun creating his very own snowman!
When it comes to Christmas Family Traditions, my favorite would have to be finding The Christmas Pickle hidden in the Christmas Tree! Below you can read “The legend of the Christmas Pickle”
Oh the fun I remember searching with my siblings Christmas Morning… All three of us hoping to be the first to find that sneaky pickle and hand it to our Mother to get the special Present for doing so. Never anything to big or to fancy, Usually a pair of socks, a bag of candy, something simple like that.
BUT the best part… Being able to claim to the rest of the family, “I FOUND THE PICKLE!”
Our Mom still hides that pickle EVERY YEAR, and now my Son and nieces carry on this tradition! Though I will admit, it is hard for my myself, my sister, and our brother not to jump in and start searching, we let the kids have the fun!
The pickle search starts once the last gift has been opened! It usually does not take real long to find, it just depends on how old the children are and how sneaky it is hidden to blend in. (And let me tell you, as we got older, my mom REALLY buried it deep in the tree!)
If you would like to start this fun tradition in your family, you can find one at most Christmas Stores or you can also find a nice selection HERE on Amazon (Ad/Affiliate Link) (I have recently seen one at my local target store, but it was large and an odd color and had a Christmas hat on. It would not be to easy to hide that in a Christmas Tree and not be seen!)
There are many different rumors if this is German or where this “Tradition” came from, but honestly, that does not matter to me, it is now a tradition in my family and will hopefully continue in our family for generations to come!
The Legend of the Christmas Pickle
“A very old Christmas eve tradition in Germany was to hide a pickle [ornament] deep in the branches of the family Christmas Tree. The parents hung the pickle last after all the other ornaments were in place. In the morning they knew the most observant child would receive an extra gift from St. Nicholas. The first adult who finds the pickle traditionally gets good luck for the whole year.”
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Supplies Needed:
Dollar Store Plate (white – Porcelain)
Sharpie Marker (any color!) – We researched and Sharpies are in fact NON TOXIC.
Oven set at 425* for 30 minutes
I have a 3 (soon to be 4!) year old son that loves doing arts & crafts with me. Recently we were at the dollar store and I passed by the dishware. They have nice, white plates for only $1 each so I thought we would give this a shot!
I purchased one white plate from the Dollar Store. Make sure it’s white so they can draw on it all over! I’m sure you could buy ones that have color & designs on the side also! Also make sure you have a sharpie marker. We used plain black because that’s all my store had and I wanted to see how this worked before using colored ones.
I let my son draw whatever his little heart desired. (I did write his name and the year on it.) While he was working on his masterpiece, I pre-heated my oven to 425*. When he was completely finished, I let the plate sit for about 15 minutes to allow the marker to dry completely. After that, I stuck it in the oven for 30 minutes. Set your kitchen timers! When the 30 minutes is up, turn off your oven and allow your plate to sit in there and cool completely.
His finished project!
Want something fun for your little one to do on a HOT Summer Day that will keep them entertained for hours? Send them on a Treasure Hunt! Thanks to our little clipper Gabby for helping us out.
Items You Will Need:
Concrete mixing tub (About $12)
Couple of inches of play sand
Water
Little Sieves (Dollar Store)
Treasures (Make sure you do AGE APPROPRIATE) Some Ideas…
Directions to start the FUN:
Fill tub with a couple of inches of Play Sand.
Add water about half way up the Mixing Tub. (This will be HEAVY so make sure you have it where you want it)
Choose which buried Treasure you would like to hide and place them in the sand. (Some on Top and Most Buried)
Let your little one start the HUNT! You may want to have an extra bucket with clean water next to them to clean their treasures off as they find them!
(Photo Credit Ancika konyhája)
Pin It on Pinterest HERE: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/420101471466826640/
Tip: If you are in a time crunch, you can also use Pillsbury refrigerated breadsticks. MAKE SURE to round out ears before baking so you do not get devil horns. I also recommend brushing with an egg wash right before baking and after when they come out of the oven and are still hot!
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Easter Bunny Suckers
Directions: http://wp.me/p1T1oF-1hyH
Pin It: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/420101471478273553/
Easy Easter Carrot Snack Bags
Directions: http://wp.me/p1T1oF-1gl8
Easter Egg Wreath
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Pin It: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/420101471478247136/
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Easy Crock Pot Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Cheesecake Recipe – Yellow Cake Crust
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My family and I went to the Harlem Globetrotters Game when they were here in Texas. The game was scheduled to begin at 7:00pm, but we got there about 6:45 and the pregame had already started. On the floor was “Globbie” the team mascot was on the floor with a group of kids. They then played musical chairs, but with Globbie running off and hiding chairs. It was so much fun! Then after that they did a dance contest. I wish we would have been there sooner because the pre-game show was just as entertaining as the game itself. When the game started they introduced the players and teams along with the announcers and referees. The referees are just as much a part of the show as the basketball players. The main player “Special K” took one of the security wands that they use in an airport to check the referee for any weapons “for our safety”. The wand would be and then started making other noises depending on what area the wand was at. It was so funny my 11 year old had tears!
When the game started the first set of rules that was chosen was “4 point Shot”. If you see the green circles in the photos, that is where the 4 point area was. It was amazing because it is almost 1/2 court where they were shooting from. The game itself was lots of fun because you just never knew what the HG Trotters would do to keep the opposing team from scoring. We saw everything from them pulling a uniform off one player (down to boxers) to climbing on top of the basketball net and kicking the ball as the other team shot! Of course it wouldn’t be a HG Trotters game without them including the audience. They regularly sat down next to people who had court side seats, took a lady’s purse, shared popcorn, and hid by the people. It was great!
After the game they did stay and sign autographs and take pictures on the court. It was great! You really don’t realize how tall they are until you are standing next to them. “Tiny” (who is listed in the roster at 7’8″) didn’t even have to jump to dunk the ball! It was an awesome experience for our whole family! I can’t wait to see them again next year!
“The Harlem Globetrotters love seeing families laugh together during our games, and would love to see your family when we come to a city near you. If you’re looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy, get your tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters “You Write the Rules” tour. Your family’s smiles will start before you even get to the game because this year, your family can vote at harlemglobetrotters.com, and decide rules for the game like two balls in play at the same time that could affect the final outcome. After the game, Globetrotters will stay on court to sign autographs and take photographs with your kids. The only thing better than finding an event the whole family will enjoy, is getting a great deal on it. Save $7 per ticket* by using the promo code “TOGETHER“. Get ready to experience a show your family will remember for a lifetime! ”
*Discount available on select ticket levels
Disclosure: I am part of the Harlem Globetrotters Blogger program. In exchange for this post, I will receive tickets to a show. I have always been a fan of the Harlem Globetrotters since I was a child, and am sharing this with my followers because I feel this is something you all would be interested in and will be a GREAT night out with your family! Watch for my review after the game in my city!
★★ Harlem Globetrotters “You Write the Rules Tour” ★★
Coming to a City near you SOON!
My family consists of me, my husband and two boys an 11 year old and a 2 year old. Trying to find something to do together can be a challenge to say the least. We don’t go to the movies very often in my family. First due to the expense, and second due to having the 11 year old agree to go to a movie that is age appropriate for a 2 year old doesn’t hold much interest for him. What usually happens is my husband takes one son and I take the other. So while we are doing something with the kids, we are not all together.
Quality time as a family builds memories that will last a lifetime.
The Harlem Globetrotters are something that we can all agree on. They entertain all ages! My 2 year old will be fascinated by their showmanship, while the 11 year old (and husband) will appreciate their athleticism and humor. I love the fact that with this tour specifically we can go online to vote for the rules we want in play! This will be fun because we will get to see what has the most votes when we go to the game!
I can’t wait to share their smiles with all of you!!!
So are you excited?!?! If you are check out some links below to see when the tour will be near you AND also look for a special discount code!
**Also for an additional fee (per ticket) you can get a “Magic Pass” where you can meet the players and get autographs!**
“The Harlem Globetrotters love seeing families laugh together during our games, and would love to see your family when we come to a city near you. If you’re looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy, get your tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters “You Write the Rules” tour. Your family’s smiles will start before you even get to the game because this year, your family can vote at harlemglobetrotters.com, and decide rules for the game like two balls in play at the same time that could affect the final outcome. After the game, Globetrotters will stay on court to sign autographs and take photographs with your kids. The only thing better than finding an event the whole family will enjoy, is getting a great deal on it. Save $7 per ticket* by using the promo code “TOGETHER“. Get ready to experience a show your family will remember for a lifetime! ”
*Discount available on select ticket levels
Disclosure: I am part of the Harlem Globetrotters Blogger program. In exchange for this post, I will receive tickets to a show. I have always been a fan of the Harlem Globetrotters since I was a child, and am sharing this with my followers because I feel this is something you all would be interested in and will be a GREAT night out with your family! Watch for my review after the game in my city!
