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Movie Review: Liberty’s Kids – Philadelphia to Boston

After watching Episode 1 of Liberty’s Kids, I have to say I was impressed. This is a series that was originally broadcast on PBS 2002-2003, and centers on American Colonial History. Benjamin Franklin,... 

How to Make Your Own Natural Egg Dyes

Natural egg dyes can be made from a variety of foods, flowers and plants. The dye is transferred to the egg either while boiling the eggs or, as with normal dyes, after the eggs have been hard-boiled.... 

How to Make an Easter Tree

In recent years, you may have seen trees decorated with eggs outdoors at Easter time. Here’s how to make your own Easter tree to decorate your home. Find Your Branch You may not want to put an entire... 

How to Make a Paper Plate Easter Bonnet

In days gone by it wasn’t unusual to see women dressed in their finest clothes and Easter bonnets on Easter morning. The habit of wearing hats has seemingly fallen out of vogue. Your child can still... 

Craft: Soapmaking for Kids

Soap making is a fun and useful hobby. But making lye soap can be rather dangerous, so it’s not exactly suitable for children. However, that doesn’t mean that youngsters can’t get in... 

Craft: Mouse out of Walnut Shells

Normally, mice aren’t creatures that we want in our homes. But these little walnut mice are so adorable, and you won’t have to worry about them getting into the cookies! They make a great rainy... 

Craft: Winter Sun Catcher

Winter is most often associated with cold weather and snow. But even though it’s chilly outside, the sun still shines beautifully on some days. This frozen sun catcher takes advantage of both the... 

How to Create a Winter Splatter Painting

Painting is a great way for kids to express themselves. And just like many of the other activities they enjoy it can be quite messy! Splatter painting is especially messy, but it creates a very interesting... 

How to Make a Recycled Plastic Bag Kite

On a windy day, there’s nothing more fun than flying a kite. But have you seen the prices on some of them? Kite flying can be quite an expensive hobby! Even the small, simple ones seem to cost more... 

How to Make a Paper Scarecrow

Scarecrows can be helpful when you want to keep birds out of your garden. They’re also the inspiration for some whimsical fall crafts. Even small children can get in on the scarecrow craze with this... 

How to Make a Nature Bracelet

Nature holds all sorts of treasures just waiting to be discovered. From flowers to pine cones to interesting pebbles, you can find numerous objects of beauty on a single trip out of doors. Simply looking... 

How to Make a Leaf Door Hanger

Among nature’s many beautiful wonders are fall leaves. When the weather starts cooling off, leaves lose their chlorophyl, and with it their green coloring. This causes them to turn various shades... 

How to Decorate a Fall Tree

One of the highlights of the fall season is the beautiful colors of the leaves. They have been the subject of many a photograph, video and painting. And for kids, they provide the inspiration for fun and... 

Movie Crafts for Kids

When our kids find a movie that they love, they like to watch it over and over again. Sometimes tearing them away from the TV screen seems like a lost cause, even though they have already watched the... 

Shoe Crafts for Kids

The right shoes can be the icing on the cake of a great outfit. Funky, embellished shoes are quite popular among the younger set. This provides a great opportunity to bring out kids’ creativity!... 

How to Make a Terra Cotta Clay Bird Bath

For nature lovers, bird watching is a favorite summer pastime. There’s no need to make a trip to an exotic location to see beautiful feathered creatures, or even to a nearby aviary. If you provide a... 

Crafts: How to Make a Seashell Candle

Seashells are a favorite souvenir of beach goers. If you’re willing to look for them along the ocean side, they don’t cost a penny. These beautiful products of nature make great souvenirs and gifts... 

Crafts: How to Make a Takeaway Beach

A trip to the beach can be the highlight of one’s summer. Children are especially captivated by the sand, water and beautiful scenery. When it’s time to go home, they may not want to leave. And for... 

Crafts to Help Teach Your Kids About the Weather

The weather is a fascinating thing, especially for kids. They often enjoy learning about it, and we can encourage that with weather-related crafts. Following are some craft ideas that you can use to... 

Product Review: Craft Club Membership

This month I had the opportunity to review The Mac Rak HIS Kids Bible Craft Club. The Mac Rak “all-inclusive” craft kits are for kids of all ages and delivered monthly right to your mailbox.... 

Crafting With Your Toddler

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Fun and Frugal Activites for Kids

It’s often the case that kids are bored at home with nothing to do and mom can’t face another costly activity. But your children’s activities don’t have to cost much and they certainly don’t... 

Lapbooking 101: Layered Lapbook

Here is a video tutorial on how to make a layered lapbook. Layered lapbooks are great for adding drawings or cut out pictures that are centered around the theme of your lapbook: SHARETHIS.addEntry({... 

Family Fun in the Summer Ideas

We are well into summer and some Moms may be losing their minds and wondering WHAT to do to keep the kids busy and their sanity in tact! Well, here are a few family fun in the summer ideas to do as a family. Splash... 

Lapbooking 101: Pocket Lapbook

Here is a video tutorial on how to create a pocket lapbook. A pocket lapbook is great for carrying worksheets, lacing cards, flash cards, etc. I actually made one for my little ones and then I just glued... 

Getting Your Workout While Spending Time With Your Small Children

Few things in life are more rewarding than that look of adoration in your little one’s face. As a mom, you’ve made it your business to love, protect, and care for your children, better than anyone... 

Lapbooking 101: Your Basic Lapbook

Below is a video showing you how to create the basic base for your lapbook. Later we will be featuring special lapbooks you can place inside the base manilla folder lapbook. Enjoy! SHARETHIS.addEntry({... 

Tuesday Tips: Summer Movie Fun!

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Lap booking 101: What is lap booking?

In the last post I talked about the essential starter supplies you will need to start your lap booking journey, but after I made the post I thought to myself, “Maybe I should have talked about what... 

Lap Booking 101: Essential Supplies

Recently I came across this new thing called lap booking. Now I had seen it before and quite honestly I was a bit overwhelmed because I was trying to think of a way to incorporate it into an unschooling... 

Scripture Garland by www.LittleBlots.com

I found this really great video on YouTube showing a really great craft you can do with the little ones to teach them about being thankful. This is actually a great craft for fall and Thanksgiving but... 

Fun and Educational Activities for Toddlers

Toddlers, ever going, never tiring and ultimately chaotic… so just how do you find enough activities to keep them entertained? Toddlers aren’t old enough to entertain themselves or get involved in... 

Craft Party Invitations

Why spend the money on those boring party invitations that everyone uses when you can make your own! Scrapbook stores are the perfect place to go when you want to make your own party invitations. All you... 

Crafts Education Through Fun

Creating crafts with your kids can be a fun, yet educational process. There are so many ways that crafting can help your kids to learn things they didn’t know. Here are just a few ways your kids can... 

Crafts a Great Way to Bond with Your Kids

Crafting has long been a great way to bond with kids. These days kids are so consumed with technology that they often don’t even know what making crafts means. Make a connection – If you are having... 

Easy Spring Craft Ideas

EGG CARTON CREATIONS Empty, clean egg cartons Cut along the bottom of three connected cups of an egg carton. Set cups bottom up. Make a face on the end cup with a felt pen or crayon. To make an antennae,... 

Easy Craft Ideas Part #3

GELATIN CRITTERS 2 env. unflavored gelatin 1 pkg. (4 – 1/2 c. servings) sugar free strawberry-banana flavor gelatin 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 c. boiling water In a medium bowl, stir gelatins... 

Easy Craft Ideas Part #2

HOMEMADE MODELING CLAY 1 c. flour 1 c. salt 1 tbsp. powdered alum (opt.) Water Mix just enough water to make it smooth and workable. If clay gets dry, mix in a little more water. Store tightly covered. CHRISTMAS... 

Easy Craft Ides Part #1

Soap Bubbles 1 c. of soap flakes or 1/4 c. of liquid dish soap 1 c. of water 1/2 tsp. of cooking oil Mix in cup or old juice can. This makes a good outdoor or bath tub play idea! No Cook Paste A handful... 

Play Dough Recipe

Play Dough 1 c. of salt 1 1/2 c. of Flour 1/2 c. of water 2 tbsp. of oil Few drops of food coloring (optional) Mix thoroughly and store in plastic bag or covered jar. Children can pull and pound and cut... 

Crafts for Kids of All Ages

Kids of all ages love to craft. If you have younger kids, here are some really fun craft ideas to try with them: Finger Painting All small kids love the messy feeling of finger painting. Put an old shirt... 

Craft Education Through Fun

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