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Simple DIY Train Toy Free Printable

Emily — Thu, 29 May 2025 14:10:47 +0000

We are always looking for ways to keep my three year old son quiet during Bible class. He likes playing with toy cars and other things with wheels. But, do you know how much noise one stubborn three year old can make with a Hot Wheels car on a table? A lot! So, I came […]

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Paw Patrol Badge Necklaces: Simple Fun for Your Pup Fan

Emily — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

I have always said that I have a lot more creativity than I do skill. So, when my daughter decided she wanted a Paw Patrol themed 4th birthday party, I knew I was going to need to be creative. Making things for a character themed birthday can be tricky. Since I don’t have the skill […]

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Pawsome Paw Patrol Hats That Are Perfect for a Party

Emily — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000

I don’t know about your kids, but mine love dressing up as part of their pretend play. My daughter will use blankets, scarves, and other random items as costumes. She has convinced her 2 year old brother that it is fun to dance around the kitchen singing while wearing blankets. So, I knew she would […]

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Job Jar: A Fun and Simple Spin on Chores for Kids

Emily — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:11:52 +0000

When my daughter was really young, I went to a really cool and weird book sale. A man had bought a lot of books from local thrift stores to sell for really cheap while the libraries were closed. And when I say a lot of books, I mean 3 foot tall boxes of books that […]

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Simple Magnetic Alphabet Activity for Preschoolers

Emily — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000

My three year old daughter is very interested in letters and what letters are in each word. She loves when my husband and I help her spell words with her magnets on the fridge. I made these colorful word mats to stick on the fridge as a simple alphabet activity for her. Now she can […]

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Simple and Versatile DIY Busy Book for a Toddler

Emily — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Keeping a toddler quiet and still during church is one of the hardest things. So, when we forgot the kids’ quiet bags at home, my husband and I considered ourselves doomed. The silver lining was I hadn’t removed my toddler’s and preschooler’s entertainment out of the car from our recent road trip. I quickly went […]

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The Ultimate Road Trip Hack for Kids: Activity Currency

Emily — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

While trying to limit my three year old daughter’s ability to drive us crazy on a road trip, I accidentally made a really fun toy. To prepare for our trip, I made her a bunch of fun activities to keep her busy in the car. But, I worried she would want to try a new […]

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Free Firefighter Playmat Printable for a Busy Bag or Quiet Time

Emily — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:24:46 +0000

It can be so hard to keep a kid entertained when they need to sit still or even worse be quiet. Whether it is for a road trip, church, or just waiting on dinner, some special toys can help a great deal. My three year old daughter loves pretending to be a firefighter and put […]

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How to Make Reusable Bible Sequencing Cards for Kids

Emily — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

There are few things my three year old daughter enjoys more than Bible class. She loves it so much that she is constantly telling her stuffed animals, my husband, and I to sit down for Bible class. My daughter will hand us all “Bibles” made from books, blocks, etc. and we will sing her Bible […]

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Fun Water Gun Target Game for the Whole Family

Emily — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Playing outside and games involving water are summer staples. We have been going outside so much lately and both my kids love playing with water while they are outside. My husband recently bought them water guns and we have already had a water gun fight. I think my one year old was mostly confused, but […]

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