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Celebrate Elmo’s Birthday & Win!

January 31, 2013 11 Comments

Elmo – the loveable, furry red friend to millions of kids (and adults) is celebrating his birthday on Sunday, February 3rd. We love Elmo so much we are going to celebrate his birthday with you!

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Easy Valentine’s Heart Door Wreath

January 30, 2013 1 Comment

We love decorating our homes for different holidays and Valentine’s Day is no exception! We wanted to find a nice door wreath, but all we came across were expensive and rather tacky Valentine’s Day wreaths so we we set out to make our own.

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5 Activities To Keep Your Kids From Getting Bored After the Holidays

January 8, 2013 No Comments

After the excitement, adventures and parties during the holidays, kids can experience a bit of a holiday let down as life gets back to “normal”. With a little planning, you can ward off the boredom with fun, inexpensive activities and crafts. A few we love:

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3 Easy Holiday Crafts for Kids

December 19, 2012 13 Comments

There are still a few more days until the holidays and these 3 simple, fun holiday crafts are perfect for your children as they start school break.

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Yummy Kid Friendly Holiday Tree Craft

December 12, 2012 3 Comments

Help your kids join in the holiday fun with this yummy kid friendly holiday tree craft that is also a colorful holiday decoration!

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Creative Art for Kids

November 28, 2012 8 Comments

Art can unlock wonderful places of imagination. We love this interactive art project that brings out your child’s inner Picasso as well as stimulates imagination.

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Easy Gratitude Turkey Child Craft for Thanksgiving

November 21, 2012 7 Comments

This easy craft is a great way to teach your child about gratitude while making a cute Thanksgiving table decoration. One of our two-year-old Kolcraft Kids had fun making the Gratitude Turkey in the photo above. :)

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Thanksgiving Crafts and Games To Keep Kids Happy

November 15, 2012 12 Comments

Thanksgiving Tic Tac Toe

Thanksgiving day is full of fun, food and football, but for a toddler that may not be her idea of fun. To keep your toddlers and other small children from getting bored while the bird is baking, here are some fun things to do with them.

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Easy Activity To Teach Your Child About Election Day

November 5, 2012 5 Comments

Election Day can be a confusing day for children, but with this fun, easy activity you can teach your child a little about our Presidential elections and why it is such a privilege for us to be able to vote.

 

What you need:

  • Poster Board
  • Non-toxic markers
  • Blanket
  • Favorite toy
  • Paper for Ballots
  • Big spoon
  • Tupperware or a box for the secret ballot box. You can decorate the box to make it more fun and festive.
  • Optional – Balloons, tissue paper or newspaper cut up in squares (scissors for adult use only) for the party.
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Easy Owl Art and Activities for Kids

November 2, 2012 32 Comments

 

Owls may be a Halloween icon, but they aren’t just for Halloween or Harry Potter fans! This fun activity and craft can help your kids learn more about owls & nature while having fun.

What you need:

  • Non-toxic paint, markers or crayons
  • 2 Paper plates (the cheap ones, not the nice “china” ones)
  • Non-toxic glue
  • Scissors (adult use only)
  • Orange construction paper
  • Book on owls (we love Owl Babies by Martin Waddell)
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