Too often, I try to control Roo’s creativity. I give her a paint brush and paint and tell her to have fun. Then I start with the “Nos.” “No, don’t mix the colors, you’ll make a muddy color.” “No, spread the paint all over, don’t soak one spot.” “No, paint goes on paper, not your […]
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Cheap and Easy Storage Box With Fabric Applique DIY
Most of the posts thus far have been about activities and crafts you can do WITH your kids. Or things your kids can do to give you some space. Here is a project you can do with some of that space! And the bonus? Once it’s done, you’ll have some storage space to help get […]
Marbled Milk Paper Project
This project was almost soothing for me and kept Roo entertained for awhile. Be warned! It is a very messy activity and can get out of hand quickly. Have lots of towels and rags close by and don’t do this before any important events! *TMI Post alert. If talking about bowel movements and potty […]
Keep Kids Entertained All Summer (Screen-Free)
Keeping the kids entertained all Summer screen-free sounds easier until you’ve run through all your ideas in the first week of summer. Just a few days into my oath of keeping summer boredom free, and I’m running out of steam. Sound familiar? Then I realized: I don’t have to be the one to come up […]
Curing Boredom With Creativity Plus–A Butterfly Lifecycle Craft
Curing Boredom This Summer To cure the boredom that inevitably comes with summer, I have a game plan! Each day, we will strive to do everything on this list. Sing A playlist is loaded with our favorite songs to sing. Dancing is likely to occur as well. Write Roo is not writing yet, but I […]