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Rekindling Back to School Friendships

Check out these cool friendship bracelet crafts and video from guest editor Carrie Anne Badov from EverythingMom.com. My kids are still at the age where they love school. They aren’t fans of waking up...

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Kid Made Gifts for Grandparents

Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories, and love. ~Author Unknown Grandparents fill a special role in a family. They help establish lifelong traditions, teach...

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Glowing Fairy Bottle

Learn how to make a glowing fairy bottle, from guest blogger Sara of Bitz & Giggles. My kids are getting so excited about Halloween. Cora, my four-year-old loves playing dress-up. I hang all of her...

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Travel Printable for Kids!

Traveling in the winter can mean packing different clothes, shoes and accessories than during the summer time. Help kids have fun preparing for wintertime travel with this handy printable! Simply click...

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Crafting in Clay: Handmade Christmas Ornaments

This handmade Christmas ornaments craft is shared by our guest blogger Julie Kieras of HappyStrongHome! My boys love the tactile experience of play dough, and since this was our get-the-tree weekend, I...

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Simple Tips for Keeping Kids Busy at Family Gatherings

These tips for family gathering fun are brought to us by our guest blogger, Dayna, of Lemon Lime Adventures. The holidays are an exciting time full of family, friends and gatherings. Almost every...

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Playing Together When You’re Stuck Inside

This indoor play guide is brought to us by our guest blogger Dayna at Lemon Lime Adventures. Some of the best memories I have are the times when my family and I played together. Although winter can...

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New Year’s Resolutions for Family Fun!

It’s easy to keep New Year’s resolutions that are packed with fun! We think adding a dash of fun to a New Year’s resolution makes achieving that goal a whole lot more likely… and more enjoyable! Check...

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Springtime Decor with Spin Art Crafts

Our home is a revolving door of handmade decor – sometimes from my own crafty trials and sometimes from the kids. I love when the kids artwork adorns our walls and fridge. Sometimes I string smaller...

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Bright and Cheerful Springtime Garden Crafts For Kids

There’s just something magical about gardening with your kids. Planting seeds, nurturing new life, digging your fingers in the soil and creating food you can feed your family. The cherry tomatoes we...

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DIY Craft: Make an Origami Paper Flower for Mother’s Day

An easy DIY craft: Kids can make a Mother’s Day origami paper flower! When our Blog Ambassador Amy of TeachMama asked friends what their children wished they could do for Mom, it’s no surprise that...

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DIY Father’s Day Treasure Chest Craft

For Father’s Day this year, the boys and I mixed our craft time with a literacy activity. I just love when the two go hand in hand like that! My two boys love pirate anything these days, so of course,...

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Gifts Kids Can Make: Stained Glass Solar Lights

There’s just something about a handmade gift that speaks straight to the heart. Don’t believe me? Give one to your Grandma and watch her entire face light up the room. From the joy a child gets making...

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Sand Casting – Capture Beach Memories with Kids

A family trip to the beach is a prime moment for enjoying and gathering family memories. There are shells to collect, sand castles to build, beach walks to take, sunsets to soak in. At the end of the...

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