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Bead Bunnies

Bead Bunnies

These would be a fun decoration or favor for an Easter lunch. They are easy enough for kids to make. Materials Round wooden beads in different sizes (the holes need to be large enough for double pipe cleaners to fit through) Pipe cleaners Acrylic paint Mini pom-pom...

Message Boards

Message Boards

This is a great idea from The Katie Brown Workshop. She just took a bunch of frames, put corkboard inside, labeled them with the days of the week, and wha la you have a place to keep all your important information. They would be great in a family room, kitchen, or...

Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This spurred a bus boycott lasting more than a year and sparked the civil right movement. I was only 5 years old when this event took place but I have great...

No Bake Truffles

No Bake Truffles

These are easy for kids to make. No-Bake Truffles 1 cup smooth peanut butter ½ cup dark corn syrup 1 cup crisped-rice cereal 8 ounces milk chocolate, broken into pieces ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts, coconut or sprinkles 1. Beat peanut butter and corn syrup until well...

Munchkin Radio

Munchkin Radio

Munchkin Radio is an online radio station for kids 8 and younger. They play great kid's music including lullabies. They have a birthday club and lots of other fun things and it's free. Check it out. Go to Munchkin Radio

Listening Game

Listening Game

This is a fun and easy game to play with children and all you need is a paper bag. When your child is not looking, put an object in a bag. Have them listen carefully while you give five clues about the item. After guessing what is in the bag based on the clues have...

Cranberry Fluff

Cranberry Fluff

This is a great recipe for children to help with because it's mostly hand mixing and the ingredients are easy to measure. It's fun for a Valentine's party. You will need: 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 3 cups miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups finely...

Healthy Kids

Healthy Kids

It seems with every new year people make resolutions to get more exercise and eat healthier. This website is great for everyone but it's especially geared toward 8 - 18 year olds. You can play games, watch the short videos and find lots of information about how to...