Making crowns is a time-honored arts and crafts project. There are many different ways that you can do this. Here is a simple method: Materials needed: White poster board-longScissorsCrayons, markersGlue/Glitter (optional)Scotch Tape Instructions Cut a strip of poster paper approx. 1-1/2″ wide, and about 28″ long. Wrap the strip around child’s head to make a Read More
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Coffee Filter Art
Materials: Disposable coffee filters, bleached whiteWatercolor paints, brushes and cups for water OR markers and spray bottles filled with water or wet paintbrushes. Method 1: Method 2: Read More
Have Fun With Music
Music is a great way to bring your family together and create lasting memories. Here are some ways your family can bond over music: Start a rock band: Bring out the pots and pans and make some noise! You can also make guitars out of rubber bands and flutes out of plastic bottles (see below) Read More
Snow Dough
Add paint and sparkles to your average play dough recipe and voila! Snow Dough! Materials Needed 1 cup flour½ cup salt1/3 cup white powdered tempera paint1/3 cup silver glitter1 cup hot water2 Tbsp. oil1 Tbsp. cream of tartar Directions Mix together the above ingredients in a big bowl. Let your imagination run wild and begin Read More
Ten Fun Things
10 Fun Things to Do with your family Read More
Road Trips
Tips for road trips with children Travel Goodies: Give each child a travel bag of goodies with each item in the bag individually gift-wrapped. Include things like a small box of crayons with coloring book, plastic toys, rubber stamps, etc. For older kids you can include puzzles, magazines, crazy sunglasses, hats, etc. They can open Read More