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Creative Halloween Craft with Glow Sticks

October 20, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment

Glow Stick Craft Recently the kids have wanted to do crafts outside since the weather has been cooling off, so we took some glow sticks and turned them into spiders for Halloween. What you need Glow Sticks you can get 100+ glow sticks HERE Styrofoam … [Read more...]

Halloween Inspired After School Snack

October 10, 2014 by Michelle Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. My kiddos love ANY opportunity to get creative and I have actually discovered that letting them get their imaginations going actually keeps them calm. It is awesome! So, for a fun … [Read more...]

General Conference Ideas for Little Ones And Women’s Conference Free Printable Quotes

October 4, 2014 by Shannon 2 Comments

General Conference with little ones can be fun yet stressful if you aren't prepared, so to make sure everyone is happy we try to have items prepped and ready to go to make it go as smooth as possible! Roll of Art Paper We have used the fun Ikea art paper (but if you don't live near Ikea you … [Read more...]

General Conference Entertainment Ideas for Children

September 30, 2014 by Michelle 5 Comments

General Conference Activities for Kids Twice a year we get the opportunity to get ready for General Conference Weekend and this is that week! There are ALOT of free resources to help our children to be entertained (and hopefully quiet enough that they can listen, too) while the General Conference … [Read more...]

My Favorite Playdough

September 12, 2014 by Michelle 2 Comments

This is my favorite playdough recipe. It is really easy to work with and best of all it doesn't smell like salt playdough. I can not stand the smell and texture of other salt dough recipes I have worked with. I love the idea of adding a little scented oil. The first time I made it, I didn't have any … [Read more...]

After School Book Club For Kids

September 10, 2014 by Shannon Leave a Comment

I am super excited to introduce our new contributor, Shannon! This is her first post of many more to come! We are so excited for this addition to the Fun On a Dime Team! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A friend and I decided to get our kids together for a reading group! We want our kids to learn to … [Read more...]

Rainbow Art

August 21, 2014 by Michelle Leave a Comment

I love it when we can come up with a craft for our kiddos that helps reinforce a skill they are trying to practice. Since it is monsoon season here we are seeing some gorgeous rainbows, so this activity is perfect! Courtney reminded me previously in her Let Them Cut Paper post that I need to let my … [Read more...]