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Ice Cube Tub Time

by Marie April 17, 2008

Cold ice mixed with hot water makes for fun in the tub. I just ran across this tub time activity from Rookie Moms that will have your kids begging for a bath twice a day (is that good or bad?). Collect a few toys that can be played with in water. We used toy cars, [...]

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Dance Around with Ribbon Rings

by Marie April 15, 2008

When the music is playing, it’s more fun to dance with something in your hand to wave or spin around. We made these easy Ribbon Rings that are helping us whirl and twirl. Supplies: plastic shower curtain rings, ribbon – I used 5/8 inch ribbon, scissors Cut a length of ribbon. We made some with [...]

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Blowing Bubbles

by Marie April 4, 2008

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When it’s warm out, but still too cold for water balloons and kiddie pools, what are we going to do? Blow Bubbles. My kids can blow bubbles for hours out on the front steps. I sit back in my chair and watch the circular shapes float and pop in the air. Here are a few [...]

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Mini I Spy Quilts

by Marie March 4, 2008

I have finished my Mini I Spy quilts and love them. I love that these quilts are easy for my kids to hold and carry around. My daughter has been sleeping with hers, she loves all the girly fabric. (This is a mini version of this I Spy Quilt.) Each quilt has 30 squares of [...]

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More Playdough Fun

by Marie January 15, 2008

We made playdough! I love to make playdough. It is super soft and last quite a while stored in the fridge. I did a previous post last February with THE best Playdough Recipe. That post also tells how to make some great Playdough Placemats, helping to keep your table playdough-free. For this playdough, I wanted [...]

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Recycled Chunky Crayons

by Marie September 3, 2007

I know you have some crayons that are short, stubby, paper gone or in shreds. Perfect crayons don’t last long. I have a solution for all of those left over and unwanted stubby crayons. Here’s my version of how to make a new Recycled Chunky Crayon! Get out your old crayons. Take off the paper [...]

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