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Fun at Home

Ideas, activities and projects that would make life in my home just a titch more playful!

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Making plans for May Day. This idea makes me smile.

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one of these days I'm going to do something with Bakerella!

by Bakerella

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celebrate Earth Day with Play Doh!

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Looks easier than it probably is, but sure is CUTE.

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cut apart candy necklaces and then connect them together to create a long "sugary swag" --- cute.

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how to dress your hard-boiled eggs.

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Oh Charity Too cute!

how to make a cup sphere from Honest to Nod!

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love this list of "old-fashioned" outdoor games!

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How to make a punch box game for a family gathering or party.

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How to make a Lorax out of polymer clay. (think summer)

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I'm rather sure my Lego party days are over, but never say never!

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Weather: Fill the cup with water. Put shaving cream on top for a cloud. Explain that when clouds get really heavy with water, it rains! Then put blue food coloring on top of the cloud, and watch it rain.

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This would be fun to do an "a" with addie!

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Maureen Mathis I'd like to cut this as a negative, and switch out different patterned papers with the seasons!

Trace your child's hand to make a pull apart card with message. Send to Grandparents!!

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Rebekah Eyler I gave this to my son this year for his 5th birthday. It said," U R 5, we(heart) U." inside- "THIS MUCH,"

bubble painting...mix food coloring in with bubbles...blow on page...let them pop.

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Dawn Jones I did this last summer with 5 boys...they had a blast, even the 11 year old. I recommend doing it outside, they can't help but get carried away!

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Susan Mannecke we did this using a straw instead with great results.

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Rebekah Eyler I use to do this with my preschoolers. I am not sure who had the most fun.;)

LOVE the site Children Inspire Design and all the good they are creating in our world!

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10 ways to make a garland!

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Before Addie gets too big ...

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Rhonda Hurford OMQ...way too cute!

How to blow a bubble-- writing and math activity. Free download!

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My friend Nancy showed me this idea and we LOVE it. Wrap two rubber bands around a roll of toilet paper and let your kids use it when they paint with watercolors!

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White rice + food coloring + rubbing alcohol = Rainbow rice! great as change up to colored sand

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Jen Day This also works on elbow noodles- my kids have played, scooped and measured these for years!

Another variation of a popscicle matching game.

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Fill your ice cube trays with water, adding a drop of food coloring to each section. When frozen, these can be popped out and put in bath water. They’ll have fun “chasing” them around in the tub and trying to grab them before they melt.

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Play dough filled balloons

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When's the first no-school day again?

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Upside down snowman -- oh yeah!

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what do you bet I've already pinned these!!

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more toilet paper rolls!

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remember this for next time Addie is the "snack helper" (LOVE)

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I adore this idea from Nic Howard. When you travel, leave a visual countdown (with candy) for your kids. When the candy is gone, mom is home!

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Abi @Anastasia Henry - great for the kids next week- who can miss mommy with a lollipop in their mouth?

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Catherine The last square is left blank until the dental appointment is confirmed..

laugh out loud hilarious--I would totally do this!

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Melissa Kaiserman {A Time for Everything} Cheryl Overton made a wooden sign with that saying for her laundry room. Cracks me up!

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Polly Maly @Claire Maly I couldn't help myself. I laughed so hard!

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Chris H Love it! Does it work?

For Thanksgiving: Each person submits a thing they are grateful for. Type them up and roll into the dinner rolls. It is fun to find them all - even more fun to guess who they belonged to.

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Instructions for Harry potter wands... save for Taft!

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I guess I better get this book for Addie, so I can then plan a party and make invites like these!

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now this is what I call reinvent!

by cottoncandycastle

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Chris H This makes me wish I still had a little girl!

Outdoor Chalkboard: Get a 4 x 8 plywood sheet and mix a chalkboard-colored outdoor paint with unsanded tile grout: 1. Pour 1 cup of paint into a container. Add 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Mix with a paint stirrer, carefully breaking up clumps. 2. Apply paint with a roller or a sponge paintbrush to a primed or painted surface. Work in small sections, going over the same spot several times to ensure full, even coverage. Let dry. 3. Smooth area with 150-grit sandpaper, and wipe off dust. 4. To condition: Rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface. Wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge.

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pretty sure I'm getting this for Addie for Christmas!

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This is my favorite "roadtrip" snack. Celery always tastes better in the car and PB satisfies! I usually pack them separate, but this is pretty dang clever.

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Re-purpose those swim noodles!

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Sabrina Poole This is so clever!!!

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Rosa Nissenbaum ooh, yes, very clever!

Very cool idea that I want to remember from Red Bird Crafts. The how-to is HERE: www.redbirdcrafts...

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Want to remember this tutorial for sure -- thanks How About Orange!

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um, yes. we will definitely be painting some TOMS for summer. super-cool idea.

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Ladybugs on Ritz. Or is it Ritzy ladybugs?

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o"fish"ally cute.

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what's for lunch?

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Cool memory/concentration game. Think I can find a used Jenga game at Goodwill?

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How to dress up a paper lantern -- so dang cute (via @jennydoh)

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