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Giant Ornament Decoration

This idea can be used to make a charming table topper or to make a fun decoration for your child’s room. This holiday decoration will look adorable on top of your child’s dresser or desk, and it’s fun to make! What you will need: Rubber ball Glue Ribbon Glitter Picks, pinecones, or other decorative items Artificial spruce or pine boughs (or a small wreath) Paint (gold or silver) Paintbrush Large jar lid Gold or silver chenille stems (pipe cleaners) What you will need to do: Spread out some newspaper or other protective material over your work surface. Crumple some paper … Continue reading →

Fun Fall Activities for Families: A-maizing Fun Amongst the Corn Stalks

Never underestimate the power of a determined preschooler. It’s a lesson I learned last weekend when our family visited our local corn maze. Rather than get happily lost amongst the stalks in the Kiddie Corn Maze my daughter wanted to roam through the real deal-—more than 3 acres and 2 miles of trails. Did I say roam? I meant lead. The 4-year-old insisted on leading our group of friends (the most good natured friends who possess the patience of saints) through an Amazing Maize maze, carved out of corn stalks five times her height. It took us a while, but … Continue reading →

Kids’ Crafts Week in Review: December 3 – 9

I’m really getting excited about Christmas, aren’t you? My kids are going to have their Christmas play next week, and then they’ll be off school for Christmas vacation. I bet your Christmas vacation will be starting soon too! I hope the crafts in this section will help you keep busy and have fun while you’re off school. There are some things to do just for fun and there are also some ideas for making gifts and holiday decorations. I hope you like them. Here is the list of this week’s ideas, just in case you missed anything: Easy Candy Cane … Continue reading →

Outdoor Décor: Decorate Your Yard for Christmas

It’s that time of year and it’s starting to get exciting! If you’re looking for ways to add some Christmas spirit to your yard, you might like some of these: Christmas Candy Pick up some round stepping-stones and paint them with red and white swirls to look like peppermint disk candies. Form a pool noodle into the shape of a candy cane and paint it to look like one. This makes a good decoration for the exterior front door or it can be hung from an exterior wall. Just tie a ribbon around it, make a big bow, and hang … Continue reading →