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Tips and Tricks for Taking the Kids Grocery Shopping

by Marie March 17, 2011

I’m sure we could all use a few tips and tricks when it comes to taking our kids grocery shopping. I’ve just discovered this darling Grocery Shopping Book from over at Spotlight. She Wears Flowers created this perfect little felt book for her daughter to take with her to the store and help “pick” out [...]

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Fun with Homemade Bubbles

by Marie April 13, 2009

It’s bubble season at our house. The snow clothes are put away, yet it’s not quite warm enough for the pool, so out comes the bubbles. We recently made homemade bubbles, then found household items to blow the bubbles through. Recipe for Homemade Bubbles: 4 cups Water 1 cup Dish Soap – we had Palmolive, [...]

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Color Theory for Toddlers

by Marie August 4, 2008

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Today’s post is part of a Guest Post Swap. Jessica, from Zakka Life is guest posting here on Make and Takes and I’m lucky enough to be guest posting over at Zakka Life. Read here about introducing colors to children, then click over to read about The Magic of Music. This project was inspired by [...]

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Bugalug Hair Candy

by Marie July 15, 2008

I’m tired of putting my daughters hair barrettes and headbands in 20 times a day. Well, Bugalug has solved that problem! Bugalug makes and sells “stay put” hair bows and clips for kids. Every little girl needs a pair of these darling barrettes or their super cute headbands. As a lucky owner of Bugulag Barrettes, [...]

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Flash Card Rings

by Marie July 14, 2008

When my kids need something extra to do, we get out a set of flash cards. They are especially great for the car. All types of flash cards are available, usually found in the office section of the store. You can make your own, but their fairly inexpensive, so I tend to buy them pre-made [...]

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Crayola Fun

by Marie March 27, 2008

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I have been loving the invention of this Crayola product for years. The kids love it and I am always tempted to color my own bath water!! I think these color dotz are a great alternative to bath toys that get grimey and all ridden with bacteria. They aren’t that spendy, $5 for 30 baths. [...]

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Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My

by Marie February 16, 2008

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Animals are always amazing to look at. How they eat, how they sleep, how they poop. My kids love to look at books about animals and learn new facts about them. Another great place for learning about animals is Magazines. Ranger Rick and Zoobooks are two great magazines that engage children in learning fascinating things [...]

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Crayola Color Wonder

by Marie September 28, 2007

Hail Crayola! Thank you for continuing to come up with fabulous products for my kids and their creativity. My children’s clothing has been saved by this fantastic coloring book. The Color Wonder Coloring Book with markers is mess free!! Here is what my daughters face, arms, shirt, or mouth looks like when they are not [...]

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