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9 May

Kids in Quarantine. . .(Part 2)

25 ideas for family fun and activities to do during quarantine! Each activity has a Bible verse included with it. Day 15:Create an Obstacle course. Create an obstacle course together with your children. Use simple objects like the table, chairs, cushions, books, stuffed toys, etc. Show or explain the path they are supposed to follow. […]

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8 May

Easy Homemade Playdough!

This easy recipe is non-toxic: perfect for the littlest of hands! Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups of All purpose Flour 3/4 cup Salt 4 teaspoons Cream of Tartar 2 cups Lukewarm Water 2 Tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil) 4 drops of peppermint (optional) Food Coloring Begin by mixing your dry ingredients into a large saucepan. […]

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4 May

Cupcake Liner Flowers for Mom

Homemade Mother’s Day cards are the best! I love the sweet notes that my kids write me. It blesses me more than any breakfast in bed. . .although that would be nice too!! LOL My youngest and I worked on these adorable cupcake liner flowers for Mother’s day cards for a few sweet Mammas in […]

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3 May

Kids in Quarantine. . .(Part 1)

25 ideas for family fun and activities to do during quarantine! Each activity has a Bible verse included with it. Day 1Go outside in your yard or on your porch or balcony. Count 10 things that God created (swallows, sun, etc.). Make a drawing or a painting of one of the beautiful things that God […]

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30 Apr

Making art with our hands!

Fingerprint and handprint art are fun to make and the perfect way to capture your little guys hands, while creating a work of art at the same time! There hands only stay little so long… In fact, it just goes by way too quickly! That is why I love fingerprint and handprint art. Kids love […]

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25 Apr

Easy Paper Mache Creations

These creations are easy and fun to make with older children! And you need few supplies that you likely have laying around the house! Material: White School Glue Paper towels or tissue paper Aluminum Foil Acrylic Paint Other decorations to add to your creations (glitter, construction paper, tissue paper, googley eyes, pom poms, etc). Begin […]

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23 Apr

A Mother’s Day Gift

This mother’s day, use salt dough to make an extra special ornament for Mom! There are two different ways to make these adorable keepsake ornaments: a fingerprint family, and a fingerprint heart. Both are adorable and will capture Mom’s heart! If you want to surprise Mom completely then the fingerprint heart is the way to […]

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17 Apr

Easy Activities for Quarantine Life

Here are a few of my favorite activities to do while in quarantine! Make Putty or Snow These alternatives to slime is a little less messy! Follow the links to read the directions for how to make your own play snow or putty! It is fun to make, and keeps little hands busy for a […]

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14 Apr

Fun with Feelings

Today we are going to use Emojis to create a craft and to help our kiddos to talk about how they feel. The other day when my children learned that we would be stuck another month at home, there were a lot of sighs and groans. Children and young adults are flexible and adapt easily […]

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12 Apr

Mother’s Day 2020

Want a super easy and extra sweet idea for Mother’s day this year?!.This craft couldn’t be easier but is a sweet memory of your little family!  All you need is: White Paper, Paint, and a frame!!. Paint your hands (1 at a time) Start with Dad’s hand, then Mom’s, then the kids hands in birth […]

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