Before Christmas it was cold, but there was no snow! So we created our own indoor snowball fight with something we could all handle being hit with...Toilet Paper!!! I bet you already have this supply on hand, right?:-) Luckily, I had some individually wrapped toilet paper. If I had not, I would … [Read more...]
Santa Gift Tags
While visiting family my sister-in-law showed me how to make these cute Santa Christmas Tags. You can also make them into cards. They are really easy and quick to make and oh, so cute! What You Need: Red, white, yellow and black card stock Tape or glue Hole punch Ribbon Razor … [Read more...]
Christmas Lists – Keep Them Busy!
We are visiting family and my sister-in-law (I have many!) is the best at entertaining groups of children! This very simple and very inexpensive activity kept a group of 3-5 year olds busy for at least 45 minutes. My daughter is just 3 years old and even though she had a harder time cutting by … [Read more...]
Be The Star of Your Own Show
Who doesn't like to be the star of their own show? Most children I have met love to watch themselves "on film" over and over and over. A great activity is to create a short film and let them be the stars. With the wide availability of digital cameras and their video capabilities this can be … [Read more...]
Indoor Fun with Fishing
My son has been begging to go fishing for months! I saw "Counting Felt Fish" on Counting Coconuts and decided today was a perfect day to go fishing inside. The weather has not been agreeing with his intense want and we needed a fun inside activity to keep the kids busy while it snowed outside … [Read more...]
Toilet Paper Run…or is it a Drop?
You may be looking at this picture thinking, "What is that? And why do those kids look so happy about it?" I have seen this invention at many places like a children's science museum or at a family member's house. Usually the others are made out of piping and plastic, but my friend created one of … [Read more...]
A lot of Snowmen and a Winner
We had many creative Snowman entries and many from warmer climates. Here are a few of them...The Citrus SnowmanClassic Snowman, pipe and all!The World's Smallest Snowman. Only 3 inches tall!Trashy Snowman (they named it, not me!)Az Snowman made from backyard toys!The Snack Snowman. Very … [Read more...]
