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Spring Fling Activities

One minute I’m blogging about spring break and the next thing I know Old Man Winter decides to come out of hibernation and dump 14 inches of snow on my neck of the woods. So, instead of featuring more fun boredom busters I planned to unveil during my kid’s spring break, I’m scrambling to find additional projects to use as snow day fodder. Here’s what we worked on today: Bird Feeders: I didn’t have spare pine cones to coat with peanut butter and bird seed, so we used stale bagels instead. If you have a younger child, the bagel works … Continue reading →

Spring Boredom Busters

Spring break is right around the corner. For parents, this means finding ways to keep the kids busy and your sanity intact while school is out for an extended period of time. Instead of turning to the TV to occupy your little ones, consider the following spring-themed projects that will keep your kids entertained and your home filled with new decor: Fancy Flower Pots: This project is suitable for kids of all ages. All you need is an inexpensive terra cot pot and some embellishments. Children can paint the pot or decorate it with markers, and then glue on sequins, … Continue reading →

Spring Break Survival Tips

Did you watch the news tonight? All three major networks led their shows with the scary news that we’ll likely be paying $5 per gallon for gas by the time Memorial Day weekend rolls around. If you are planning to take a road trip this year, now is the time to do it. Spring break is an ideal time to load up the family and hit the road to explore our great nation; however, if you don’t plan properly the adventure could turn into vacation purgatory. To help you survive what could be a very, very long trip, consider stocking … Continue reading →

Unique Spring Flower Crafts

Spring has not exactly sprung here in the Upper Midwest, which means it is highly unlikely that we will be seeing tulips or daffodils blossoming in time for Easter. However, instead of lamenting about our lack of flowers I’ve decided to make my own to use as decorations for the upcoming holiday. These candy floral creations are simple to craft, and best of all, they last a lot longer than real flowers. CANDY SUNFLOWERS Materials: 1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup 1 package Reese’s Pieces Candy or M&Ms 2 yards of 1 1/2-inch wide wired yellow ribbon 1-12-inch length of heavy-duty … Continue reading →

More Spring Break Boredom Busters for Kids

As long as the kids are home from school this week (or next) you might as well keep them busy with crafts you can give away at Easter. The following holiday-themed activities are simple, fun and yield exquisite homemade decorations, just in time for grandma and grandpa’s Easter visit. FINGER PAINT EGGS This craft requires blown out eggs. If you’ve never blown out the inside of an egg prior to decorating it, the instructions are as follows: First, use a needle to create two small holes in your egg (one on the top and one on the bottom). It’s a … Continue reading →

Spring Break Boredom Busters

Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are looking for ways to keep your kids entertained during their time off from school, then you’ve come to the right place. This project is sure to get your kids in the holiday spirit. What’s more, it will keep them busy for at least a couple of hours. Older children will be able to create this Easter egg candle with little adult supervision, but if you have younger children you will need to monitor them very closely as hot wax can lead to serious injuries. EASTER EGG CANDLE Materials: Tweezers … Continue reading →

Egg-citing Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Spring Break

My parent’s neighborhood is alive with the sound of kids on spring break. If your children attend year-round school, then they’ll likely be at home for the next couple weeks, and by day three you’ll be scrambling for ways to keep them busy. Easter may be three weeks away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jumpstart on the preparations with a little help from your spring breakers. The following simple Easter egg decorating projects are ideal for children ages 8 and up. Not only are the crafts great boredom busters, but also at the end of the day … Continue reading →

Fun for Kids on the High Seas

Pint-sized SpongeBob SquarePants fans don’t have to travel to a pineapple under the sea to get up close and personal with their favorite Nickelodeon character. Thanks to Norwegian Cruise Line, kids can have a blast with SpongeBob and the rest of his watery friends while floating on the open sea. Earlier this month the cruise line announced that it will be partnering with Nickelodeon to bring SpongeBob and other well-known Nickelodeon characters to at least two of its ships in time for Spring Break 2010. The first Nick and Friends cruise will depart in April on the Norwegian Jewel. It … Continue reading →

Easter Fun for the Whole Family

Kids are wired on Easter even when they haven’t devoured a basket full of chocolate, so make sure you are prepared with a variety of activities to keep them entertained. Here are some Easter games and projects to keep the fun going on Easter Sunday: EASTER EGG GAMES If the weather is nice, head outdoors to play Easter egg games. Use several colored eggs (hard boiled) and one white one. Roll the white egg in the center of the yard (or large living room). Next, take turns to see who can roll their colored egg closest to the white egg. … Continue reading →

More Easter Fun for Kids

It’s a rare year that our Easter weather is actually spring-like. Typically, April in Wisconsin is not the time to be putting away winter jackets and boots (that doesn’t come until July). However, this Easter might just be decent after all. If the Weather Channel is right, we should be waking up to chocolate bunnies, sunny skies, and temps in the 50s on Easter morning. If Mother Nature cooperates we will be celebrating with an outdoor Easter egg hunt. If not, we’ll be indoors executing Plan B. We won’t be letting nasty spring weather put a damper on our Easter … Continue reading →