Recent Fun Blog | Simple Projects PostsSummer Fun in the Kitchen with Kidsby Michele Cheplic05 Aug 2009 10:40 PMDon't let an afternoon rainstorm put a damper on your summer fun. Rather, you can use the inclement weather to your advantage by gathering the kids in the kitchen to make nutritional snacks that are so festive they won't even know they're eating healthy. Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited About Writingby Michele Cheplic04 Mar 2009 07:50 PMI don't have to cajole my daughter into writing anything. At 4 years old she is only too happy to print her favorite words on everything from construction paper to paper towels. However, if you have a child who would rather pick up the TV remote than a pencil, then this craft is for you. Sweet Treats to Make on a Snow Dayby Michele Cheplic16 Jan 2009 11:54 AMIt's not exactly a snow day, but schools in our area are closed for a second day in a row thanks to -40 windchills. Which means that parents and caregivers of rambunctious kids suffering from cabin fever are likely in desperate need of boredom busters now more than ever. Easy Winter Craft Ideaby Michele Cheplic08 Jan 2009 09:40 PMHere's a simple and affordable craft that will keep your kids busy for hours on a cold winter's day. These cute sock snowmen breathe new life into old stockings and allow your children to utilize their creativity in the decorating process. Safety Pin Jewelryby Lauri Griffin25 Jul 2008 11:05 AMSafety pin jewelry is a quick and easy to make. While it is not the most beautiful jewelry in the world, it is a great rainy afternoon project. There's something very satisfying about how quickly you can make things. You do need to be cautious with the sharp point of the safety pin. Dice Creatures - a Fun Drawing Game to Jumpstart Imaginationsby Lauri Griffin10 Jul 2008 11:03 AMSometimes our imaginations seem stalled. Here's an idea for jumpstarting creativity. All you need are a pair of dice, a mailing label or other blank sticker, and some drawing paper. Cut the mailing label into six small bits that can cover the sides of one of the dice. 3D Picturesby Lauri Griffin09 Jul 2008 07:38 PMOne thing I've learned with collage and altered books is that drawings don't have to be flat. Even kids who are a little bored with regular coloring and painting will get interested in three dimensional pictures. There are so many things you use. Make Your Own Super Ballsby Lauri Griffin26 May 2008 01:12 PMThe craft store had a lot of children's craft kits on sale yesterday. We picked up several for three dollars apiece. All three boys agreed that they wanted to try the super ball kit first. Button Flowersby Lauri Griffin23 Apr 2008 12:47 PMI love this craft. It's very simple, and yet beautiful in a quirky, vintage way. They kind of remind me a Dr. Seuss looking plant. To make your own, all you need are some buttons of varying sizes, wire, and some wire cutters. Bird's Nests - Easy Craft Projectsby Lauri Griffin30 Mar 2008 03:31 PMMy family loves to watch for the return of birds in the spring. We often get a pair of nesting robins in our yard. Here are two ways for your children to make charming bird's nests of their own. Both work for preschool children and up. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "The beach and park are great places to have fun for free, but these ideas were for families who wanted an alternative to traditional cheap spots." Jacob09 says... "There are lots of ways to have fun without cost." |
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