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Sparkly Snowflake Slime

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December 13, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Making sparkly snowflake slime gets me to thinking about how much I love snow! We have already had more snow this year then we typically do and I am thrilled about it. Sparkly Snowflake Slime Making snowflake slime is a great snow day activity. Let's face it, anything snow related is loved by kids. This slime comes together in no time and kids can play with it over and over again. Ingredients Needed for Snowflake Slime 1/2 cup clear school glue 1/2 cup water Silver or white glitter, snowflake confetti or other items you choose 1/2 cup Liquid Starch How to Make Sparkly Snowflake Slime Take a large bowl and put the clear glue and water inside. Mix these together until they are well combined. Now it is time to add the glitter and confetti. I like to use fine glitter because it seems to sparkle the brightest. Smaller snowflake confetti also works best. Stir the pretties into the mixture and mix well. Go ahead and add the … [Read more...]

Nativity Color Pages

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December 6, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Christmas season is here and there is a lot going on. It can be hard to keep our focus on the real reason for the season. One simple way is to give our kids activities that are geared towards the story of Christmas. These nativity color pages are the perfect way to get the conversation started! Nativity Color Pages There are some wonderful products out these days that focus on the nativity and birth of Jesus. Of course, this is a very expensive time of year and you may not want to have to buy one more thing! A lot of people are using a Christmas planner to stay organized and to help them keep from overspending this season!! Luckily these nativity color pages are completely FREE! :) My gift to you! Other Fun Nativity Ideas One year we made personalized nativity manger ornaments and they turned out great! These are fun for kids to make and they love seeing their picture on the tree. There are lots of great nativity sets for children out these days. Melissa and … [Read more...]

Free Printable Reindeer Color Pages

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December 3, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Tis the season for REINDEER. How about some free printable reindeer color pages? These are great for classrooms or just at home color time with the kids. Free Printable Reindeer Color Pages I love all things reindeer. When I was a child I remember seeing a real live reindeer in downtown Wichita. We were out looking at Christmas lights and we drove by and couldn't believe that a downtown store had a reindeer in their parking lot! Such a fun memory. We have a list of fun reindeer treats we are going to make this year....reindeer poop cookies are at the top of the list too! If we have time we will also make some easy and cute reindeer crafts! Reindeer Color Pages Here are four fun and sweet reindeer color pages. I love how cute these little reindeer faces are! You can download all four color sheets HERE or by clicking the image below. What Do You Color With? Coloring has become a real passion for people of all ages. All of my kids love to color and … [Read more...]

Playhouse Makeover Stage One

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November 30, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

We bought a wonderful wooden playhouse at a local auction. My girls were over the moon for this adorable playhouse. There are some things that need work though so I am in the middle of big playhouse makeover and I can't wait to see how it turns out! Playhouse Makeover There is a company that builds sheds and playhouses about 2 hours from our home. I have always LOVED their playhouses, but they cost a pretty penny. When we saw there was a Sturdi-Bilt Windsor Playhouse up for auction we knew we were going to be bidding. We had the winning bid and after a little work...we had the playhouse moved to our backyard! Playhouse Details This playhouse is 10'x14'x9.5' and that equals a really nice sized playhouse. The ceiling is peaked and even my 6 foot tall husband can stand up inside! I loved that the siding has a 50 year warranty on it and the roof has a 25 year warranty. Did I mention the windows open and close, there is an adult size back door and a … [Read more...]

Santa Clause Games

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November 26, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Kids love Santa Claus. He is a big part of Christmas festivities. With all the parties and social events during the holidays it is good to have activities ready for the kids! These Santa Claus games will keep kids entertained all month long. Playing Christmas games is a great way to keep the Christmas spirit flowing. Santa Claus Games When I started searching for fun Santa Claus games I found some that you can buy and others that people have come up with on their own! I love to use a combination of games. Ready to Buy Santa Claus Games The Santa Claus Game gets great reviews on Amazon. It is interactive and I love that kids as young as 3 years old can play it. That means the WHOLE family can have fun together. The game is really gears towards young children, but many reviews said that it is very fun for parents to play with their children. Did I mention you get to sing and twirl in this game?? FUN! Santa Claus Go Fish is actually 3 games in one pack. You can … [Read more...]

Grinch Cookies

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November 12, 2018 by Jamie 1 Comment

I never get sick of watching the Grinch at Christmas time. With a new Grinch movie out this year it is a great time to make some easy Grinch Cookies. These are made with Nutter Butter cookies or something similar and are super tasty! Grinch Cookies Grinch cookies are something the kids will want to help make. These are also a wonderful treat for class Christmas parties at school. You could even get really creative and throw a Grinch party during December...or have a Grinch movie night! So many fun ideas to make Christmas a little merrier! How to Make Grinch Cookies With Nutter Butter Cookies First line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. In a small microwave safe bowl, melt 2 cups of the green candy melts. It is best to warm these on 50% power in your microwave. It typically takes 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or so until melted and smooth. Place a Nutter Butter cookie into the melted green chocolate. Make sure all sides are … [Read more...]

Santa’s Address & Printable Letter to Santa

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November 8, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat! Did you sing that song when you were a kid in elementary school? We sang it every year and even did it as a round, LOL. The fact remains that Christmas is right around the corner and you need to get Santa's address now and grab this free printable letter to Santa! There are deadlines for sending letter's to the big guy! Santa's Address Kids love writing to Santa, but what can make it even more special is when Santa writes BACK. It is possible to get a letter back that is post-marked from the North Pole, AK. The smile on your child's face will be priceless when they get that letter back and all you need are a few instructions and Santa's address! How to Get a Letter Back From Santa Obviously, the parent is going to have to do a little work to make this magic happen. Here are the instructions from the USPS website to help parents work this little Christmas miracle! Have the child write a … [Read more...]

Free Thanksgiving Color Pages

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November 6, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Hanging sweet pages colored by our kids around the house is just what parents do, right? I do like to try and hang seasonal color pages when I can. It is even better when I can find free color pages for my daughter to color!! Well...I have some free Thanksgiving color pages to share with you. Free Thanksgiving Color Pages These five free Thanksgiving color pages will keep your little ones busy while you bake, cook and clean. OR they can color while you relax in a tub with some lavender bath bombs!! :lol: I am hosting Thanksgiving this year for the first time and am already planning to make some pumpkin pie tarts and a healthier version of turkey stuffing! Coloring Contest Anyone? You can always keep your kids occupied even longer by getting a little competition going. How about a simple coloring contest. You can have them each color one page with colored pencils, another page with markers, another page with neon crayons! It will be fun to … [Read more...]

Easy Alien Jello Cup Snacks

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October 11, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

Halloween is approaching and I am always looking for cute treats to send to school for kid's parties. These Easy Alien Jello Cup Snacks are perfect! Easy Alien Jello Cup Snacks Boys and girls both love aliens and Halloween is a time when aliens are even more popular. There are so many fun ideas if you are throwing an alien themed party. Snacks are a requirement at any kids party and these easy alien jello cup snacks are perfect! Supplies Needed for Alien Jello Cup Snacks Green Jello (I prefer to use Jolly Rancher Jello in green apple) Plastic Dessert Cups with Lids Lime Green Pipe Cleaners Super Glue or Hot Glue Candy Eyesballs Light Green Pom Poms How to Make Alien Jello Cup Snacks Start off by cutting the green pipe cleaners into thirds. Glue a pom onto the end of each piece of pipe cleaner. You can use super glue or even hot glue. If kids are helping don't let them use hot glue guns due to the risk of burns! This will be the alien … [Read more...]

How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip for Your Family

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July 11, 2018 by Jamie Leave a Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WinWinSnacks #CollectiveBias Summer is the perfect time of year for a day trip. The kids are already out of school and may need a distraction. To make the day a big success it takes a little pre-planning. Find out how to plan the perfect day trip for your family and make some great memories in the process! How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip for Your Family The perfect day trip is going to be different for every family. Some families like their day to include a lot of outdoor adventure. Other families will want a day filled with sports activities. Then you will have those families who want to explore new places. It really doesn't matter what kind of day trip you are planning...the key is to do a little planning! :lol: Pick a Location This is one of the hardest parts of planning the perfect day trip in my opinion. There are SO many things we can do … [Read more...]