Growing A Jeweled Rose

Rainbow Craft for Kids

2021-03-09T09:59:00.000-05:00

Here is a simple and fun rainbow craft the kids are sure to love. I remember making this craft when I was little, and it was really special to get to re-create it with my own children.LET'S MAKE IT!

Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for Kids

2021-03-08T10:14:00.000-05:00

Are you looking to up your Easter game this year? Here are 33 fun & creative egg hunt ideas for kids that the whole family will love! I can't wait to try the confetti egg game with my family! How many of these will you try this year?

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Leprechaun Trap for Kids

2021-03-05T14:39:00.000-05:00

Have you ever tried to catch a leprechaun? We have yet to catch one, but we absolutely love trying! Read on to see how you can easily make a leprechaun trap at home with your kids.
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Gardening Activities for Kids

2021-02-26T12:44:00.002-05:00

We can not wait to get outside & do as many activities as possible! If that is also your goal then this list of gardening activities for kids will surely prove to be a great resource. There are so many fun ideas here deciding where to start might be the only challenge.

GARDENING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Up-cycle plastic bottles into adorable planters.
Use eggshells to make a mini garden.
Make eggheads.
Turn a toy truck into a mobile garden.
Grow a magic beanstalk.

Grow a garden using an egg carton.
Make Lego planters.
Turn rain boots into a garden.
Make an egg carton greenhouse.
Grow grass animals.

Make newspaper pots.
Make garden art from recycled cans.
Convert an old sandbox into a kids garden.
Turn play dough containers into planters.
Create a hideout while exploring how things grow with this DIY bean teepee.

Use recycled cans to make an herb garden.
Use ice-cream cones as planters.
Grow grass houses using sponges.
Make garden markers.
Grow grass heads.

Grow a colorful tin can garden.
Make & plant seed bombs.
Make a butterfly garden.
Make a hungry caterpillar from rocks.

Turn two-liter bottles into self watering planters.
Up-cycle favorite toys into planters.
Make hand-print garden stones.
Learn about how plants thrive with this water movement experiment.
Give your little one a place of their own with this adorable kids garden space.

Grow a seeded caterpillar.
Explore the science of plants with this seed sprouting activity.
Make seed mosaics.
Make a nature suncatcher box.

Label your garden with kid-made garden markers.
Make a grass growing pet.
Let kids make their own watering can.
Make bird feeders and then hang them in your garden. You can find over 20 kid-made bird feeders here.

Try the flower experiment for kids.
Win coolest parent award & grow a sunflower fort.
Make a magical fairy garden.

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Rain Clouds Experiment

2021-02-25T13:49:00.004-05:00

Have your kids ever asked you why it rains? Making a rain cloud in a jar is a great way to teach them about the weather system and how rain forms. My girls love this science experiment and ask to do it often, especially on rainy days.

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Flower Crafts for Kids

2021-02-23T10:15:00.000-05:00

We can't wait to plant and craft this Spring! Are you excited, too? Here are 50 fun and creative flower crafts to help you make the most of the warm days ahead.

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Snowman Slime Recipe

2021-02-19T09:14:00.005-05:00

Slime, slime, slime! It's been all the rage in our home for quite some time. Today, we are sharing a new slime recipe using only two ingredients! This slime is icy-cold like real snow and makes fantastic snowmen. Are you ready to make your own snowman slime?

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HOW TO MAKE SNOWMAN SLIME FOR KIDS

Materials

2 cups of chilled white school glue
1-2 cups of chilled liquid starch
Bowls/container

Optional additions:

Iridescent glitter
Snowflake gems
Craft foam

A Tip: To make this slime icy-cold I recommend refrigerating the glue and liquid starch overnight. Just be sure to set them on the counter for fifteen minutes before mixing the slime.

Method

Begin by pouring 2 cups of white school glue into a large mixing bowl.
Slowly begin to add liquid starch, slowly adding more starch and mixing until the desired consistency is reached.

Once the slime is formed remove it from the bowl and continue to knead it with clean, dry hands. After a bit of mixing and kneading you will have delightfully fun, icy-cold snow slime!

Rosie added a bit more starch to her bowl than Jewel, but that was ok!

Less starch will give you a more oozy slime, and more starch will give you a rubber-like slime.

Don't worry about exact measurements. Just be sure to slowly add the liquid starch & mix well before adding more. Playing with the ingredients is all part of the fun of making slime at home.

Extend the Fun

Cut shapes from craft foam so that kids can make oozing snowmen.

Add cookie cutters to make slime snowflakes.
Add cars and trucks.
Add winter play animals.
Add Frozen figurines.

Make snowman farts! To do this squeeze some of your snow slime into a small jar or container. We used baby food jars. As the slime is squeezed into the jar you will hear a "fart". Hahahaha! :)

Any way they play kids are sure to have a blast as they stretch and pull this icy-cold slime!

SLIME PARTY FAVORS

Are you in need of a fun holiday party favor? Make this wintry slime, and then place it into containers like these. Then, use a Sharpie to draw snowman faces on the containers.

You are now all set with a party favor to please!

Tips & Troubleshooting:

If your snowman slime is too sticky add a bit more starch and knead it in.
If the slime becomes too rubbery add a touch more glue and mix it in.
Store the slime in a zip-seal bag between play times, and it can be used again & again!

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Winter Activities for Kids

2021-02-16T12:10:00.000-05:00

Being stuck inside during the colder months always seems to bring on the boredom. Read on for lots of fun ways to keep the entire family creating and crafting this winter.

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Winter Science for Kids

2021-02-15T18:32:00.002-05:00

If you are looking for winter science experiments you are in the right spot! Here, you will find an amazing collection of experiments that kids of all ages are sure to LOVE!

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Snow Paint for Kids

2021-02-15T11:04:00.012-05:00

We have found lots of fun ways to paint the snow over the years. Rosie and Jewel love using the snow as a giant canvas to make art. Today, we made our own snow paint using Kool-Aid. Read on for the easy recipe tutorial.

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HOW TO MAKE SNOW PAINT USING KOOL-AID

Materials

Kool-aid packets
Squirt bottles/spray bottles
Water

Note: If you don't have Kool-Aid packets you can use food coloring for this activity!

Method

Add one flavor packet of Kool-Aid to an empty squirt bottle, using one bottle for each color of snow paint that you wish to make. You can also use spray bottles.
Fill the bottles with warm water.
Secure the lids onto the bottles, and then have kids shake them until the Kool-Aid is dissolved.

That's it! Now, It's time to paint the snow!

My girls had a blast painting the huge canvas of snow, and they even used the paint to embellish their snowmen. The kool-aid makes the snow paint super vibrant, and it adds a fruity scent that makes it even more fun for kids!

Extend the Fun

Make a snow storm in-a-jar.
Make snow candy.
Make snow ice cream.
Make snow paint that dries puffy.
Use snow to make paint!
Make a snow volcano.
Make glowing snow.
Make foaming snow.
Give these snow activities for kids a try!

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Snow Ice Cream

2021-02-13T13:28:00.000-05:00

One of our favorite things to do when it snows is to make snow ice cream. It is very easy and so delicious! If you have snow where you are try turning some into a yummy treat. Read on to see how you can easily make snow ice cream at home.

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Snow Play Activities

2021-02-11T15:09:00.000-05:00

There are so many fun ways for kids to play in the snow. We have gotten quite a bit of the white stuff this Winter and have really tried to make the most of it. Here 25 unique and FUN ways for kids to play in the snow!

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No Candy Valentines

2021-02-07T11:19:00.000-05:00

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and the kids are sure to get enough candy. Here are 20 adorably cute NO CANDY Valentines that are easy & fun.

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Valentine Activities for Kids

2021-02-06T12:40:00.002-05:00

Are you looking for Valentine's Day themed activities for kids? Well, look no further- here are tons of fun valentines ideas including art, science, games, and more!LET'S MAKE IT!

Cardboard Tube Crafts

2021-02-03T13:50:00.000-05:00

With two little girls in the house we go through a ton of toilet paper and paper towels! And as a result of that we always have an abundance of cardboard tubes on hand to use for crafts. What can you craft with those tubes you ask? Here are 50 incredible creations that your kids will love!LET'S MAKE IT!

Tube Craft for Kids

2021-02-03T11:37:00.000-05:00

We have found so many fun and creative ways to use cardboard tubes over the years. Today, I am sharing a simple tube craft that kids of all ages are sure to love. First, kids get to make a person. Then, they get to cut and style their hair! Sounds fun, right? Strengthen fine-motor-skills while playing, and give this simple activity a try! Read on for the easy craft tutorial.LET'S MAKE IT!

Winter Science for Kids

2021-02-02T19:20:00.000-05:00

Explore science in the winter with these simple and fun experiments for kids. These experiments explore cold temperatures, ice, and snow.LET'S MAKE IT!

Snowman Crafts for Kids

2021-02-02T17:44:00.000-05:00

Do you want to build a snowman? Here are 65 fun and creative snowman crafts for kids to make this winter.LET'S MAKE IT!

Scented Water Beads

2021-01-29T12:33:00.002-05:00

Have your little ones ever explored with water beads? They are so incredibly fun! Rosie and Jewel love them and even I can't keep my hands out of them when we make them. The other day we made a fresh batch of water beads and scented them for some super sensory FUN! Read on for the full tutorial.LET'S MAKE IT!

Heart Stamp Craft

2021-01-28T16:49:00.005-05:00

Did you know that you can turn potatoes and other root vegetables into super fun stampers for kids. Today, we used heart-shaped cookie cutters to make heart stamps. Then, we used the stamps to make wrapping paper for Valentine's Day.

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Valentines Rice Recipe

2021-01-28T14:39:00.000-05:00

Dyed rice makes a great play material for kids of all ages. It is less messy than play sand. It is easy to color, and there are tons of fun ways to use it in sensory bins! Today, we are sharing a simple rice recipe perfect for valentines themed play. LET'S MAKE IT!

Valentines Day with Kids

2021-01-28T13:14:00.001-05:00

There are so many fun ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with kids! Here are 30 simple ideas to show your little loves just how special they are.

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Valentines Science for Kids

2021-01-28T12:27:00.000-05:00

Fall in love with science with these fun Valentine's Day themed experiments for kids!

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Grow Heart Pops

2021-01-28T11:33:00.000-05:00

Wow kids of all ages with this fun & creative valentines craft! Did you know that you can grow lollipops? All you need are "seeds" and a bit of imagination. Read on to see how we turned tiny heart candies into a fun activity!LET'S MAKE IT!

Printable Valentines for Kids

2021-01-28T11:05:00.001-05:00

Why buy what you can make, or in this case- print? Here are thirty FREE printable valentines for kids that they are sure to love!

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