I call this a Toddler Sensory Activity because I made it for George [who's 18 months].
But don’t limit it to your toddlers. Babies and even preschoolers will enjoy this as well.
I filled up some old peanut butter jars halfway with water. 
Toddler Sensory Activity: Soapy Jars
March 9, 2012 by 21 Comments
What to do with Crayons: 35 Uses for Crayons
March 6, 2012 by 45 Comments
What to do with crayons? How about 35 kids activities for them, other than coloring!
Everyone has at least one pack of crayons, right?
We seem to have them all over.
What to do with crayons, besides color?
My kids don’t like to color. [Seriously,
Sponge Painting Rainbow Art
February 21, 2012 by 38 Comments
Paint a rainbow with a sponge.
I wish I could claim the idea of rainbow sponge painting, but I saw it last year over at Strong Start.
While this is a kid-friendly idea, a lot of the prep needs to be done
Fine Motor Skills: 30 Materials & Activities
January 25, 2012 by
Fine Motor Skills have always been put on a back burner in this house, until recently.
What a difference a year makes!
Last year, Henry wouldn’t sit still, or have any desire to do anything that didn’t involve a lot
10 Simple Ways to Slow Down & Make Your Child’s Day
December 23, 2011 by 49 Comments
Today’s post is written and shared by Joyce of Childhood Beckons.
10 wonderful ways to slow down and savor the moments with your kids!
We all need to take time to do these!
Life can be hectic and busy.
Parenting can sometimes seem
A Challenge : 30 Days to Hands on Play
November 1, 2011 by 26 Comments
I’ve got a challenge for myself.
And for you too, if you’d like to join us!
Us?
Yep! Anna from The Imagination Tree and I have put together a 30 day challenge!
A challenge to play more hands on with your kids.
30 DAYS TO
Kids Experiment : Colored Vinegar & Baking Soda
September 6, 2011 by 22 Comments
Henry was fascinated by the reactions the colored vinegar made when it hit the baking soda in this activity.
Shh… it was really a science experiment!
This science experiment [that I found at The Adventures of the Smith Family while I was browsing the
Make Your Own Puzzles with Blocks!
August 26, 2011 by 22 Comments
On ‘one of those days’ I needed something to have Henry do to get out of his slump
I started putting painters tape down on the floor…
Not really sure what to do with it though.
I made squares.
Henry decided they were fields.
Henry harvested these
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Art : Tape Resist Letters with Homemade Edible Finger Paint Recipe
August 24, 2011 by 41 Comments
As George is getting older, it’s getting more interesting to keep him entertained during activities with Henry. Especially art activities.
To solve this, I included George in the activity this time. I made my own Edible Finger Paint [recipe found At the
Outdoor Music : DIY Windchimes
June 14, 2011 by 78 Comments
A DIY upcycled windchime.
Henry and I rummaged through our recycling bins to find some tin cans in various shapes and sizes, including some lids. Believe me, there’s a lot you can do with stuff from your recycling bin! Upcycle whatever
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Homemade Fizzy Sidewalk Paint
June 1, 2011 by 47 Comments
Inspired by Quirky Momma’s fizzing sidewalk paint, I made some of our own sidewalk paint and Henry and I painted the driveway.
Using his green paintbrush, Henry started to paint the driveway.
At first, he let the paint drip and run off
