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Spiderweb Felt Toys to Throw Just Like Spidey

Emily — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

What is more fun than chasing your kids around and throwing things at them? While not normally something that is OK to do, these spiderweb felt toys make it not only OK, but a lot of fun for everyone. My kids (4 & 2) have lots of fun putting on their felt Spin and Ghost […]

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A Pretend Zoo Made From a Cardboard Box

Emily — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Is your house a zoo? I mean, does your house need a zoo? My two kids (1.5 & 3.5) both love zoos and making things, so I was confident they would love making a pretend zoo. It was so simple and fun to make and it is also simple and fun to play with. And […]

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Make a Train Craft Using Only Coffee Stirrers and Glue

Emily — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:33:01 +0000

A couple of months ago, I was nursing my baby when I heard the clatter of over a hundred coffee stirrers hit the ground. Our hall closet turned pantry is always an overstuffed mess and my husband had knocked off our package of coffee stirrers. I didn’t want to just throw them away, but I […]

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Make a Toy Fishing Net in Under 30 Minutes

Emily — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:02:19 +0000

OOPS! I think I got my toddler addicted to making crafts. Several times a day she asks for another thing, which is her way of saying she wants to make a craft. The other day, after just making bubble wrap octopuses, she started asking to make another thing. I asked her what she wanted to […]

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Laminated Paper Doll Made to Look Like a Lovey

Emily — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:15:41 +0000

How did you spend your morning? I spent mine sneaking around our downstairs feeling like a fugitive. I started out in the laundry room. When I heard my daughter coming down the stairs, I frantically came out and tried to distract her. After I finally convinced her to go upstairs, I ran to the couch […]

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DIY Baby Toy That is Easy, Fun, and Crinkly

Emily — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:05:28 +0000

What are you doing right now? Obviously you are at least considering making a DIY baby toy. But if I had to take a guess, you are doing something else as well. Are you watching a movie, eating a snack, hiding from your kids in the bathroom? As adults we often need multiple stimuli to keep […]

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