So its been a little snowy outside and Henry has yet to actually get out in it and PLAY. He’s been outside, but it’s usually to help Dad shovel the driveway. And he doesn’t last too long. He’s a smart boy – 
Marshmallow Snowman Craft
December 12, 2012 by 4 Comments
Toddler Craft: Wrapping Paper Stocking
December 11, 2012 by 2 Comments
This is another activity that I did a couple of years ago with Henry after Christmas with wrapping paper scraps. The idea for the activity came from No Time For Flash Cards, once again.
After
Tape Resist Candy Cane Painting
December 10, 2012 by 4 Comments
The boys made gorgeous candy canes together. Each taking a part in the creating process.
I’m not sure if its good to have one of my boys do one part of a project, and the other one finish it… but it seems to
Christmas Tree Window Decorations!
December 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
Foam sheets can be so versatile. They can be cut down to any shape or size that you’d like to make whatever you like!
However, I have had these sticky foam sheets forever and I wasn’t
Christmas Tree & Presents Matching
December 3, 2012 by 4 Comments
I did this activity a couple years ago at Christmas with Henry. I found it on No Time for Flash Cards.
I reused some scrap wrapping paper pieces and cut out a Christmas tree shape in four different wrapping paper patterns. I
Countdown to Christmas: Wrapping Paper Chain
November 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
The boys are super excited for Christmas this year. So to keep their excitement contained and still keep them excited… we created one of the most timeless, old-fashioned, activity countdowns that there is… the paper chain.
Instead of the usual paper or card
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12 Halloween Activities for Kids
October 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
For Halloween not being one of the ‘major’ holidays like Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving [you know, where you get the entire family together for a feast], it sure does bring out some awesome activities to do with the kids!
There’s
Halloween Pumpkins: Monster Style
October 22, 2012 by 4 Comments
When we went pumpkin picking at my brother’s, the boys couldn’t help but pick a bunch of unripe, green pumpkins.
When I asked if they’d like to decorate some pumpkins for inside, Henry said only the green ones.
So we decorated those.
And they ended
How to Make Kid Size Scarecrows
October 15, 2012 by 4 Comments
Let the kids take part this Autumn and make their very own scarecrows, kid size!
Sugarsnips shows us how to make these easy scarecrows for the season!
So a few weeks ago we had multiple plumbing “issues” which resulted in not 1
Halloween Activity: A Sticky Spider Web
October 9, 2012 by 24 Comments
This sticky spider web activity can be done in any doorway, hallway or other somewhat narrow place that you have.
I have pocket doors that are about six feet wide and it worked perfectly.
I used painter’s tape and
Halloween Shaving Cream Sensory Activity
October 2, 2012 by 14 Comments
A little sensory activity for George while Henry was at school!
Simply just shaving cream on a baking sheet.
I added food coloring in orange, red and yellow to add some color for Halloween!
George was very hesitant to
Sticky Foam: A Birthday Cake in the Window
October 1, 2012 by 5 Comments
To celebrate the week before George’s birthday, Henry made a birthday cake right on the front window.
We received these foam platters from Michael’s Creatology line, that come in a brightly colored shapes one, as well as a sports edition
Happy Birthday Sensory Bin
September 25, 2012 by 9 Comments
It was George’s Birthday over the weekend! George turned 2!
This Happy Birthday Sensory Bin, that No Twiddle Twaddle is sharing today, would have been a perfect activity during the party, and may
Large Tube Gravity Experiment
September 18, 2012 by 6 Comments
While fixing up George’s new big boy room, we got new carpet for the room and ended up with this large carpet tube.
This was such a treat for the boys! And I think you could go to any carpet store and they’d
Lots of Busy Play Ideas to Keep Kids Busy
September 11, 2012 by 1 Comment
These materials and activity ideas will definitely come in handy to keep kids busy when I just gotta get something done!
I have been trying my best to prepare myself and the kids for when the baby gets here in a couple of
A Clean Up Method: Blocks Transport
September 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Does this look familiar to you? A tub of blocks, dumped out all over the floor?
This constantly happens in our house. Any tub of toys gets dumped out in its entirety. Blocks are very common to be strewn about the floor.
And this
A Busy Play Activity: Styrofoam Destruction
September 6, 2012 by 5 Comments
Who knew Styrofoam packaging from a ceiling fan could provide such entertainment to two little boys?
Add some tools [real tools!] to some good old Styrofoam and let the boys have a blast destructing it.
Or is that all they’re doing?
At one point Henry
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